by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Sharad KC Talent shortage is an existing problem for businesses, site selection consultants, and economic development agencies, especially with growing economies and an aging population like that of the U.S. According to a recent Talent Shortage Survey from... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Saurav Rajbhandari Since the early 90s, call centers have been shifting facilities to countries like India, China, and Philippines. The main reason for call centers being attracted to developing countries are the cheaper labor rates, availability of workforce, and... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month I had the privilege of facilitating a 3-hour workshop for the Utility Economic Development Association to explore the trends impacting economic development in the context of the utility industry. We used an environmental scanning process... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson Mobile apps and online purchasing are making it easier than ever to acquire the goods we want and need. However, once we submit our orders, it turns into a waiting game. Retailers are now competing based on delivery time, with many attempting... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Saurav Rajbhandari The United States, with GDP of $16 trillion in 2013, has had its share of ups and downs, but has become one of the leading countries in advanced technology. The Great Recession plunged the economy into a sliding curve with 8.7 million jobs shed...