We are pleased to welcome Schaun Goodeve, MES. MCIP, RPP, to the MDB Insight team as a Consultant.

MDB Insight recently welcomed Natasha Apollonova, Research Analyst,  to our team. Natasha will be working from our Toronto office when protocols allow. It's unusual to welcome a new team member

Several communities in New York State along the old Erie Canal system have been working on community revitalization along the more than 350 miles of the former industrial shipping channel. 

Strategic planning for economic development is not a new thing. But for many smaller communities it hasn’t been a huge priority until recent years. So where do you start with creating a strategic

As with many places in the world, tourism is a critical part of Alaska’s economy. The state is a popular tourist destination, and up to one third of visitors to the state are returning visitors who

As 2020 comes to a close, the MDB Insight team extends our best wishes for the new year ahead.

Sustainable energy is a hot topic; it's also an industry quickly creating a wide range of jobs that could come to your community. Besides the obvious things that companies invest in, like research

Wherever you are this holiday season, in a small gathering or joined with loved ones from afar, all of us at MDB Insight wish you peace and happiness.

The auto industry restructure in the ‘80s was a massive blow to the Rust Belt, particularly to Michigan and especially to the city of Detroit. But the state has worked hard to reinvent itself since

Affordable housing can be a tricky topic to discuss in many communities. Economically, there are some solid arguments for an investment in affordable housing programs. Statistics consistently show

Most North American cities have been collecting recyclable material for many years. The majority of these items were sold to China for reprocessing, to be manufactured into new goods. But in 2017,

This week our #WednesdayswithMDBinsight post highlights a recent project that stood out for Trudy Parsons, EVP, and brought success to London area participants.