Whittaker SmartLeads Trends

By Leigh Howe Our main research focus at Whittaker Associates continues to be predicting which companies are likely to relocate or expand by asking the question what causes companies to relocate and expand?  This helps our clients get the best bang for their marketing...

2004 Outlook

By Pete Julius What does 2004 have in store for us? If we can continue to build on the momentum of the latter part of 2003, we should experience a prosperous 2004.  However, major backlashes resulting from the war in the Middle East, significant changes in...

The Outsourcing Rebound

By Leigh Howe I think a story is published every day about thousands of jobs being outsourced to India, China, or Taiwan.  The writer typically laments that foreign companies continue to take jobs away from Americans.  These jobs include call center positions as well...

Food Industry Trends

By Jeff Vedders Although the food industry does not draw the same attention or press as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and even high-end electronics, it is still an important target for many communities.  If you are targeting food companies, there are a few trends you...