Speed dates between economic developers and consultants never really stopped, but the in-person versions are coming back in a big way. It’s only natural that we’d all be tempted to use that time to exchange “how’s...
Here is an idea for you economic developers to share with your hospitality sector. Some big-city hotels and beachfront resorts are swapping room nights for day rates aimed at people whose work from home or study from...
As we open our interactions with one another, if you are moved to exercise caution, don’t let anyone shame you out of the wisdom of your instincts by labeling them as fears. While you are at it though, don’t assume...
I can only imagine the challenge of suddenly working at home, and maybe home-schooling too. On top of that, now you have to figure out how to convey the same messages as many other organizations, and with great...
You’ve heard it before, let it guide you now. It’s getting noisy out there, so be mindful of who you communicate to and what messages you send. With breathtaking speed, the deluge of “what...
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to deliver a presentation entitled “Places I Remember” to MAEDC’s Competitiveness Conference. It is part memoir, part guidebook, and part thank you...