Blog Posts

It’s been a tough few months here in the Washington DC metro area, which locals refer to as the DMV (for DC, MD, and VA).  The Trump Administration’s many purges
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If you work in workforce development today, you’re operating in the midst of some major turmoil.  Most places in the US face significant talent shortages, so building a more robust
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While many economic developers are focused on supporting high-growth entrepreneurs, non-employer businesses (or sole proprietorships) are also an essential part of any region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This is especially true in
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Like many of us, I’ve become a little obsessed with AI and trying to understand when, where, and how it will affect people and communities around the world.  While I
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It’s been a tough few months if you work in government at any level.  Let me further depress you with another concerning deadline that arrives at the end of next
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I’ve long been a fan of innovation vouchers, and have written often about them, wondering why they are not more common here in the US.  For those new to this
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One of the best parts of being an economic development consultant is the inspiration that I get from communities around the US.  That’s how I feel about our current partners
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This blog post highlights two of my favorite economic development-related things here in Virgina.  First is Cardinal News, an invaluable local news source covering Southern and Southwestern Virginia. Second is
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When a company achieves $1 million in revenues, that accomplishment is often a sign that the firm has real potential and could be poised for major growth and success.  In
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