Economic Development Profession: The Key to International Competitiveness

I’m a big believer in creating strategies at the state and local level that create new industries and new wealth. States and regions find it far easier to overcome the ideological warfare that cripples the federal government’s efforts in this regard. So I’m pleased to have collaborated with Rick Weddle, one of the economic development […]…

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Driving Technology: The Future Is Now

Repost of author’s article as seen in Chief Executive Magazine | May 25, 2015 Posted by: William J. Holstein and John O’Dell Whether you’re into safety, sustainability, sporty performance or all three, you’re likely to find one of the many new automotive technologies compelling. Read on for a look at three cutting-edge technologies and a preview […]…

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How to Bite the ERP Bullet

Repost of author’s article from Chief Executive | January 9, 2015 by: William J. Holstein CEOs need to merge their disparate IT systems to keep growing—but must do so carefully. The cloud can help. WHEN JANNA RONERT, ORIGINALLY A FARM GIRL FROM NEBRASKA, founded Image Skin Care company 11 years ago in Palm Beach, Florida, […]…

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Materials Get a Makeover

Computer modeling accelerates development of substances with special properties Researchers are using advanced modeling software to manipulate materials at the molecular level, giving them properties that enable once-unthinkable products. By accelerating the rate at which new materials are developed, simulation is reshaping the modern world. By William J. Holstein Materials are the building blocks of […]…

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The Scientific Method

This package of stories about the future of scientific innovation for Compass magazine challenged me, but I hope all of you find it informative. To see the complete package of stories, go to compassmag.3ds.com. This is the lead story and it has just been published.   THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD New technology is changing how research […]…

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