Actively Pursuing BRE

By Jami Gibson Of all the services Whittaker Associates offers, one of my favorites on which to collaborate is BRE services. We’ve partnered with many EDOs and chambers of commerce over the years to provide assistance for communities’ retention and expansion efforts....

A Moment for Gratitude

By Dean Whittaker Thanksgiving is perhaps one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time to reflect on all that we have been given and to express our appreciation. At the end of our team meeting each week, we ask each person to say what they are feeling grateful...

Why What You Do Matters!

By Dean Whittaker While visiting the small (1,500 pop) Illinois farm town in which I spent the first 18 years of my life, I was reminded the importance of economic development. Earlville was a thriving Midwest farm town in the 1950-60’s. Located 75 miles west of...