2017 was a wild ride on many fronts in the U.S. Between natural disasters, political upheaval and the ongoing influence of, and discourse about, social media there were days when it seemed the very landscape of the country was wobbling under our feet. But, in the midst of this, the economy did well -- as [...]
This is the season of giving. Gifts pile up under trees, are exchanged during Hanukkah celebrations and given to close friends and family over the feasts of Diwali. Anyone who’s ever given a gift to a loved one, and seen that person light up with joy, knows that it’s as rewarding to give as it [...]
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, the times are changing, and fast. In light of economic disruption, such as the Great Recession of 2008 and the rapid growth of startups in unlikely places, it’s easy to think that the economic center of gravity has shifted from the coastal metropolises of the United States to inland cities. It’s [...]