I work upstream of strategy development to help communities and organizations achieve clarity.
SUCCESS in the New Economy
I work with communities, institutions, and businesses to help them understand the new economic forces shaping their future (and how to make better decisions because of that understanding).
November 18, 2025
Kids, Character, and Workforce Economics
There is no better workforce investment than my wife. My wife is a counselor at a small, rural, Title I elementary school in South Carolina. How much money is being spent to address the soft-skills crisis in the US right now? How many billions of dollars? How many employers report that workers struggle with communication, teamwork, adaptability, conflict management, and self-regulation? Working with adults is triage. We must invest in the future of our workforce.
June 16, 2025
Individual Economic Health
Economic Developers have traditionally focused on business recruitment and real estate development. Now we find ourselves in workforce development, skills training, soft-skills, even transportation and childcare. We need a new perspective on what it means to serve a community in Economic Development.
OTNW – Exploring Film, Music, and Creativity with Chris Walldorf
We sat down with multidisciplinary creative Chris Walldorf to discuss his path through filmmaking, music, and editing.
OTNW – Championing Local Creativity with Melanie Cooper
We talked with Melanie Cooper, Executive Director of the Arts Council of York County, about the role of creativity in shaping the community.
OTNW – Community Care and Compassion with Gordon Bell
We talked with Gordon Bell, president of HOPE of Rock Hill, about how the organization supports local families through food distribution, emergency aid, and compassionate care.