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AI in Economic Development – Issue 1.0
This marks the beginning of a series of articles exploring the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in economic development. My aim is to provide you with regular updates on the latest advancements in the field of AI, particularly as they pertain to economic...
Recent Podcasts
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 26 an Interview with Kate Engel, Executive Director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus
Apr 26, 2024 • 00:17:26
In this episode we hear from Kate Engel, Managing Director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus. Kate Engel. Kate is the interim executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation owned by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Kate’s primary responsibility is to supervise NICDC staff, direct business operations…
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 25 - An Interview with Dr. Donald T. Iannone.
Jan 14, 2024 • 00:35:49
In this episode we hear from Dr. Donald T. Iannone, a poet, author, philosopher, and professor of theology. Don shares with us his view of the future of Economic Development and trends impacting the profession. He discusses the longterm impace of COVID on our mind, body and spirit. Do has…
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 24 An Interview with Mark James, CEcD, Utility Practice Lead, Hickey Global
Dec 14, 2023 • 00:37:11
In this episode, Mark James discusses the electric utility industry role in site selection, current trends within the industry, electrical capacity, supply chain issues and the need to dramatically invest in the expansion of the grid. Mark also shares with us the future of economic development as seen from his…
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 23 - An Interview with Karl Dye, President/CEO of TRIDEC
Nov 24, 2023 • 00:28:59
In this episode, we have a conversation with Karl Dye, President/CEO of TRIDEC (Tri Cities Development Council) serving Benton and Franklin Counties in Washington State. Karl discusses the opportunities for economic development organizations in decarbonization, climate change, and the electric power shortage. He also describers where he sees the economic…
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 22 - An Interview with Lee Crume, President & CEO of BE NKY
Jul 20, 2023 • 00:19:11
Learn about BE NKY, a regional economic development organization and hear from Lee Crume, President & CEO of the organization as he describes the success they are having and his view of the changing nature of economic development.
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 21 - An Interview with Alia Abbas, Founder and President of Alia Consulting
May 20, 2023 • 01:13:15
In Episode 21, Alia Abbas shares with us her experience as a first-time attendee at the Select USA Conference, an investment summit in Washington DC annually. It provides an opportunity for economic development organization to meet with potential international investors considering establishing business operations in the United States. Alia Abbas…
Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 20 - An Interview with Nathan Ohle, President/CEO of the International Economic Development Council
Mar 24, 2023 • 00:30:13
Nathan Ohle has been recently appointed as the President/CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Under his leadership, several initiatives are underway, including a comprehensive strategic plan that involves a thorough review of all IEDC membership services. Nathan emphasizes the importance of collaboration in economic development as opposed to…
Whittaker Associates Podcast Episode 19 - An Interview with Andy Bass, CEO NetNerd Ventures
Jan 14, 2023 • 00:40:07
Andy Bass is a long-time tech entrepreneur in West Michigan, having founded a variety of companies in the e-commerce and supply chain space over the past 30 years. He is the CEO of NetNerd Ventures, providing startup and technology strategy and software development services throughout Michigan. With a background in…
Whittaker Associates Podcast Episode 18 - An Interview with Matt McQuade, Managing Director, Business Development One Columbus
Oct 30, 2022 • 00:25:51
Matt McQuade, Managing Director, Business Development One Columbus shares with us his view of the future of economic development. As a millennial (born between 1981 and 1996) Matt brings a perspective on the future of economic development from a younger generation than several of our previous guests. With 12 years…
Whittaker Associates Podcast Episode 17 - An Interview with Julie Curtin, President Economic Development Practice, Development Counsellors International
Jul 8, 2022 • 00:21:32
Julie Curtin, President of the Economic Development Practice of Development Counsellors International (DCI) shares with us her insight into the future of economic development. In her role as a board member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), she worked directly with IEDC to support the launch of the Diversity…
Recent Posts
Book Recommendation: Noah’s Town – Where Animals Reign, By Maury Forman
In Maury’s usual use of humor and a billion puns, he tells us a 21st Century fable to remind us of the need for disaster preparation and recovery. He also points out the importance of creating the tools and the relationships to “weather the storm” and, more...
The Future of Mobility
By Dean Whittaker Mobility – the movement of people and goods from place-to-place. Earlier this month I heard a presentation by Jeff Stout, Executive Director, APDS at Yanfeng, a global automobile interiors manufacturer. In his message he described the autonomous...
Slower Pace of Life
By Brittany Gebben Last month, I visited the country of Thailand with my husband and some friends of ours. Since our return, I’ve really been thinking about something we noticed while visiting and that is- a slower pace of life. Overall, the Thai atmosphere is much...
Self Care
By Sambridhi Shrestha Sometimes we tend to lose ourselves in order to keep someone or something in our life. But the peace that we have with ourselves is obstructed by this attempt, destroying our self-confidence because nothing can bring back the happiness. We care...
Social Entrepreneurship – An Answer to Global Problems
By Ayush Dev Pant Every business era is dominated by a certain business trend. The trends are set by the response of the market towards various product and service. A trend taking huge leaps in the business domain is Social Entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurship...
Alexander Hamilton and Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Dean Whittaker While in Chicago recently I had the opportunity to experience the Rap musical, Hamilton, which is about the founding of the United States. It stirred in me a renewed interest in the history of our country and the people that helped bring it about....
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