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Big data is finally starting to hit the world of economic development, with new data sources and tools emerging on a regular basis.  That's a great thing, but the big
Over the past few years, there’s been something of a research backlash against occupational licenses, such as those earned by people working in hair or nail salons, plumbers, dental assistants
It’s vacation time and, if you’re lucky, you’re heading off for vacation at your second home or vacation rental at the beach or in the mountains somewhere.   These homes can
When I find the time, I'm a big fan of hiking and kayaking.  When paddling, one of the my biggest peeves is the Jet Ski, which is loud, intrusive, and
Yesterday, I braved DC's heat to attend a Capitol Hill briefing on an excellent new MForesight report, Ensuring American Manufacturing Leadership through Next-Generation Supply Chains. The report is well done,
I'm a member of my local workforce development board, the Alexandria-Arlington Regional Workforce Council.  I'm biased, but I think we do a pretty good job.   We've recently "upped our
I'll be hitting the road to do a few training programs over the next couple of months.   Here's where you can find me: July 27-Chapel Hill, NC:  North Carolina
Connecting Workforce & Business Development for Rural Entrepreneurs If I had a trademark on the phrase “workforce development is economic development,” I’d likely be a wealthy person.  But, like many
The latest issue of our quarterly e-newsletter, EntreWorks Insights, is now available.  This issue offers suggestions for how workforce developers could do more to support local entrepreneurs and promote economic
I keep waiting for the big data revolution to hit us in the world of economic development.   While the wait continues, I’ve recently been seeing some cool and intriguing uses