By Don A. Holbrook Today everyone is so immersed in technology, and it is so interwoven into our lives that most of us can barely remember the pre-technology existence of our parents (the Greatest Generation). Our children at least those…
Crosscurrents and Conflicting Priorities: Warehouse-Distribution Site Selection Challenges Today
By Dennis J. Donovan and Larry Moretti, WDGC Read the trade publications or your local news source – these are a sampling of typical headlines. Let us face it…we, as consumers, love quick access and delivery of products with the…
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce
By Jim Damicis, Senior Vice President, Camoin Associates and Mara Klaunig, Senior Analyst, Camoin Associates Introduction As we write this article, the May jobs report has been released showing the economy added 390,000 new jobs and 330,000 new workers to…
Ag World Getting More High-Tech, Greener
By Mark R. Smith, Contributing Writer Among the most common themes heard in agricultural circles today concern robotics and sustainability. Or perhaps a combination of those two disciplines, among other industry bullet points. Charlie Walker explained the relationship. “One of…
Despite Issues, Leisure Travel Rises Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
By Mark R. Smith, Contributing Writer It’s an anomalous time in the tourism industry. On one hand, the leisure market has picked up to a point that the numbers are just about back to where they were pre-COVID-19, despite the…
Wanted: Wet Lab Space, Investment, Patience
By Mark R. Smith, Contributing Writer Attracting biotech companies and startups can be a hot addition to an economic development mix. Its benefits are vast and span the human experience. The industry is crucial to many sectors, including healthcare, personalized…