Opinion

Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact

$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last year in new spending, according to a recent third-party economic impact report from Sports Facilities Companies. Are you familiar with Prospect Meadows? It’s a dedicated…

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By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial I had planned to write this month about echoes…

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By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column The executive session, or a meeting of the board…

How innovators trump innovations

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column “Great business people are more important than great ideas,”…

Predict the future with strategic planning

By Nancy Garberson / Guest Column Any organization that wants sustained growth needs to conduct…

Make your contribution to happiness

By Gale Mote / Guest Column Last week, while I was fueling my car, I…

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By Tim Charles / Guest Column Cancer is a frightening diagnosis. The State Health Registry…