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By Vidhan Rana When I first joined Whittaker’s team in January 2008, I had little clue about what economic development really meant. It was a vague term I read in text books, something to do with increasing the economic base of a region. Soon, I learned that job... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The world’s consumption patterns continue to be a major issue today as population growth climbs and resources become scarce. Often, when referring to consumption levels, the topic of sustainable development arises, and it forces us to think about the... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee On a recent family vacation, my family visited some Mayan ruins, consisting of a 30-acre walled site containing a series of very impressive structures. Several of these structures were designed as sun calendars to help farmers time the planting of... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Since the Ronald Reagan and Margret Thatcher days, we have been moving toward a shift in risk from the employer to the employee. Neo-libertarian free trade and globalization have become our mantras, with the accompanying cultural change. Free trade... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month I’ve been reminded of the frailty of existing technology, the value of friendship, and the importance of saying thank you. Let’s just say it has been an interesting time to learn new things (and to remember things I learned long ago)....