Workforce and economic development professionals must be able to anticipate changes in hiring and employment patterns in order to make strategic decisions for their communities. That's why it’s

Early adopters of new ideas are often seen as risk takers, and not always rewarded for their belief in the potential of something new. In the realm of economic and workforce development, where the

Tourism HR Canada recently partnered with MDB Insight to take an in-depth look at the systemic issues facing the tourism sector’s labour force and the effect of COVID-19. We examined several key

Tourism is one of the most important economic drivers in our country -- and highly impacted sectors due to pandemic travel restrictions, labour shortages, and other challenges. Tourism supports our

Canada’s tourism sector has been impacted by the pandemic like no other. With the resiliency and resolve of our regional tourism operators, this sector will once again evolve from surviving to

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