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The Whittaker Report Episode 31 An Interview with Vern Schultz

Vern Schultz, SIOR, has been active in Chicago-area commercial real estate for more than 35 years. He joined Colliers in 1977 and currently serves as an Executive Vice President in the Industrial Advisory Group, representing tenants and owners throughout the Chicago...

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 30 – An Interview with Ashley & Eric Canada of Blane Canada AI

Eric has been a pioneer in applying technology to economic development for over 30 years, and together with Ashley—who brings deep expertise in sales and marketing—they’ve transformed Blane Canada into a leader in AI and automation for business development. In this...

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 29 An Interview with Dennis Pruitt, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce

Dennis Pruitt, SVP, is the Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. He leads the Chamber’s business recruitment and expansion efforts, economic research, industry sector development, and destination retail initiatives. He...

Grieving

The loss of a dear, old friend this past week has drawn me into a period of grieving. Grief is an interesting companion at times like these—uninvited, persistent, and quietly reflective. Yet it also has a way of slowing us down, inviting us to pay attention to what...

AI in Economic Development – Issue 25.0

AI for Seniors: A Pilot Program In the rush to educate business leaders, government officials, educators, and entrepreneurs about artificial intelligence, one important group is often overlooked: senior citizens. You know the group. We gather at senior centers not...

Theme of the Month: Being Intentional

The start of a new year is the perfect time to hit reset, choose goals, and set your intentions for the year. Being intentional is the quiet discipline of choosing how you live instead of letting life choose for you. It’s the difference between reacting on autopilot...