by Jason Vangalis | Dec 6, 2018 | Economic Development
Amazon made a splash last year when it announced its search for a second headquarters in a grand and public setting. The project, dubbed HQ2, challenged traditional economic development perceptions and forced states, cities, and regional groups to think outside of the...
by Jason Vangalis | Jul 24, 2018 | Economic Development
The recent tariffs announced are certainly influencing the decisions of many employers, and while it doesn’t always feel like we see the impact of geopolitical shifts and decisions made in Washington in our own backyard, this particular shift is having an...
by Jason Vangalis | Jun 5, 2018 | Economic Development
Today’s economic development has been redefined. The convergence of people, place, and politics has created the need for a new approach to economic development. An approach that works to include more stakeholders, develop a community’s culture, and respond to a more...
by Jason Vangalis | Apr 3, 2018 | Economic Development
Economic Development has had an exciting few years. The announcement of the Amazon HQ2 RFP enticed hundreds of communities across North America to submit their version of Amazon HQ2. Foxconn produced one of the largest economic development incentives valued at over $3...
by Jason Vangalis | Mar 15, 2018 | Economic Development
We often take stock of what needs to change in our lives at this time of year. We are rummaging through our homes and habits, choosing which items to get rid of that are not useful, or which goals to keep that will newly enrich our lives. The same should be true of...