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4 Tips for Hybrid Work Models
Since the pandemic, remote and hybrid work is on the rise, and it’s here to stay. Employees value the flexibility and work-life balance that remote and/or hybrid work offer, but as employers and employees adapt to this evolving work model, best practices have emerged...
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
The Benefits of Waking Up Early
By Saurav Rajbhandari As a child, waking up early in the morning for school was always a struggle for me. School started at 6:45am, and by 6:00am I had to reach the bus stop. Even during my undergraduate studies classes began at 7:00am, so there was a lot of effort to...
Aid versus Trade: Context of Nepal
By Sambridhi Shrestha Nepal is a landlocked country sandwiched between India and China; two of the top developing countries in the world. However, Nepal has not been able to use potential economic benefits from its neighbors. The country is highly dependent on imports...
The Times They Are A Changin’
By Dean Whittaker The Poem, “If,” by Rudyard Kipling comes to mind as I reflect on the times. Here's a section from it as a reminder and a link to the entire poem: "If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust...
The Professional & Personal Benefits of Journaling
By Jami Gibson I came home on New Year’s Eve afternoon to a brightly-colored present waiting on my front porch. Inside was a beautiful journal and a card from a close friend with a challenge to keep daily entries for 2017. Now for just over a month, I’ve been spending...
What three things are you thankful for?
By Sharad KC Every week our team in Michigan and Kathmandu meet online for a weekly update. While most of our conversation is about the work we do, we also spend a few minutes talking about three things we’re grateful for over the previous week. This is by far the...
The Shale Oil and Gas Industry
By Saurav Rajbhandari Extracting oil and natural gas from shale started from The Barnett Shale located in Texas more than a decade ago. The Barnett shale in Texas and Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania are two of the largest producers of Shale oil and gas. Apart from...
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There’s no doubt that, unless you were considered an essential worker, you spent much of your days working from home during 2020. Yet, even with vaccine availability and better safety measures in place, many offices are still opting for remote work as we’re nearing...
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