300 Million: Good or Bad?

by Jami Miedema Recently, the U.S. population finally reached 300 million. While some might consider this a strain on our resources, others believe this growth is beneficial to our economy. Many countries overseas are struggling to find population-control strategies...

Attracting Corporate Headquarters

By Leigh Howe What features and environmental factors do corporate headquarters consider and need in a business location?   To answer this question, we look at the location factors important to any headquarters, and current trends in relocation.  Then you can evaluate...

PDA Technology on the Go…

by Cory Koch Who out there has heard that the PDA is dead? The polls are in, and the traditional PDA market is moving to smartphones. The PDA’s reign is over. Or is it? Smarter cell phones do a fine job of handling calendar and contact information. Some of these...

The Plummeting Dollar

by Pete Julius The U.S dollar has been deflating in value for over three years. Many economists and analysts expect that the dollar will continue to fall. At best, many expect the dollar to become stagnant, mostly due to the U.S. trade and budget deficits. However,...

Trends for 2003 and Beyond

By Leigh Howe  Which trends will be influencing our lives, our communities, and our businesses in the coming years? Boom, Baby, Boom.  Nothing new here.  We’ve all heard about the changes that are coming as the Baby Boomers age, and the first Baby Boomers turned 55 in...