by Whittaker Associates | Oct 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
by Rebecca Rooy Monday morning, coffee in hand, I instinctively reach for my student schedule planner. The familiar texture of paper, comforting straight lines, and dependable pencil markings vitally assist in dictating my day. Today, however, my planner is absent.... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development professionals are well aware of how valuable creativity and innovation are to corporations and communities. In the global economy, a company’s commitment to innovation gives it the competitive edge, and the creative workers such... by Jami Gibson | Sep 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius Since September 11, 2001, our country has endured many hardships. In addition to the terrorist attacks, an economic recession and accounting scandals have created daunting challenges. The September 16, 2002 edition of Business Week focuses on the... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker We all have to choose how we react to the tsunami of changes taking place in our lives. Not only are we facing significant changes, but we are experiencing them at increasing velocities. Plus, we create them! As economic development practitioners,... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
by Terry L. “Skip” Nagelvoort We listened as they went around the room reporting on the decimation and post Katrina problems of health care, housing, dealing with the “feds” and myriad other topics critical to life in New Orleans; none of these...