What Would Google Do?

By Dean Whittaker While attending the International Economic Development Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH I sat in on a panel discussion based upon the book “What Would Google Do.”  The panel was to address the question, what would Google do if it was in...

Mega Projects in the First Half of 2011

By Vidhan Rana In a slow economy, many may wonder where all the projects are happening. Or maybe, they wonder if there are even any big ones out there – projects that create hundreds of jobs, take millions in investment dollars, or fill the large warehouse...

Does Place Matter?

By Dean Whittaker As representatives of place, economic development professions are challenged by a“New Economy” that is global, knowledge based, and networked.  Does place offer a competitive advantage? This is a question asked by Michael Porter in his article...