Guest blog by Kevin Casmiro Moraes, LEG’23 As a transplant from a major urban center – Toronto – Prince Rupert was a culture shock. A small, northern community, located on an island just a 40-minute ferry ride from Alaska. This was a big change for a guy who spent his whole life in the big…Continue Reading Supporting Local Economic Development in Western Canada
Guest blog by Wendy Lopez, LEG’23 In 1885, my great-great-grandfather, with his wife and children, left Minnesota for the great territory of Wyoming. After a tough journey, they settled on Sage Creek, in the northwestern part of Wyoming, not far from what would become the town of Cody, only about 50 miles from Yellowstone National…Continue Reading Exploring the Lack of Economic Diversity in Wyoming
We are offering Leading Economic Growth online again from October 2 – December 8th 2023. Application deadline is September 20th, 2023. Stimulating growth is the top economic priority for many countries and localities around the world. Yet many are trapped, lacking the productive capability to solve problems and expand to new industries to drive development. New growth strategies…Continue Reading Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!
Guest blog by Christi Bell, LEG’23 Having spent my career as an economic development practitioner, I’ve taken many courses, have a certificate in economic development, and have worked well beyond 10,000 hours on complex challenges. The Harvard – Leading Economic Growth (LEG) class, reinvigorated by spirit, helped wash the rust from some tools and repackaged…Continue Reading Leading Economic Growth: and my journey of continuous learning!
