Every economic development professional builds a private mythology around the yes: the signed retainer, the board vote that went our way, the prospect that finally called back. We talk less about the no, which actually fills more of the calendar. I had a clean one...
Summer is in full swing, and many families take advantage of the school break and pleasant weather to travel to destinations both near and far. Whether it’s to visit friends or family, explore a new area, or simply for pleasure, travel offers so many benefits in...
When we first moved from our house in the suburbs to a condominium in town, I worried about losing easy access to nature including the beach and Lake Michigan. At our old home we lived within four blocks of the lake, a county park, and a state park. The poorer air...
It’s finally summertime! With long days and balmy nights, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy all the season has to offer. As adults, it’s easy to convince ourselves that play is something we outgrow. We fill our calendars with work, errands, appointments,...
One of the projects I set for myself this month was to learn how to publish a book on Amazon. Like most of us when we want to learn something new, I did what comes naturally, I dove into a series of YouTube videos on the subject. I also had the good fortune of talking...
