by Janet Ady | Jun 4, 2019 | Economic Development
The world of economic development is not going through the usual incremental changes it’s always gone through; it’s going through massive step-changes. The sooner that EDOs and their Boards realize this, the sooner they can take stock of their own...
by Janet Ady | Mar 6, 2019 | Economic Development
It’s no longer enough for a utility to provide safe, affordable, and reliable energy. With unprecedented challenges – and opportunities – before them, utilities today need to craft strategies to drive load growth, protect their reputation, and continue to improve...
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 Mark Knickelbine | Oct 29, 2018 | Economic Development
A brand. Your organization has one, whether you know it or not, and whether or not you’ve ever thought about it or tried to do anything about it. You may not have a logo, a slogan, or other elements that we typically associate with branding, but you still have a...
by Ashley Scray | Oct 16, 2018 | Economic Development
According to the World Economic Forum, as of 2016, it was estimated that 65 percent of children will end up in careers that don’t even exist yet. This is not a new phenomenon. Think 20, 15 or even 10 years back. Job titles, such as social media manager, app developer,...