Bright Ideas News & Insights
Tourism as an Economic Engine: A Practical Industry Analysis
Tourism has a credibility problem in economic development circles. It gets treated as a consolation prize. It is something you pursue while you’re waiting for
Manufacturing in Transition: A Regional Industry Analysis for EDOs
What replaces a high-wage mining job? It’s the question that keeps economic developers in post-industrial communities up at night, and there’s no easy answer. Healthcare
Growing Local Economies: Agriculture’s Impact on Regional Development
When most people think about economic development in rural Appalachia, they picture infrastructure projects, industrial parks, or workforce pipelines into healthcare and manufacturing. Agriculture rarely
Announcement: Shaun Donovan Appointed to IEDC Emerging Trends Advisory Council
We are thrilled to announce that Shaun Donovan, Executive Partner at Bright Ideas Consulting, has been appointed to serve on the Emerging Trends Advisory Committee
Bright Ideas Consulting Empowers McDowell County Chamber with AI Insights for Small Businesses
Bright Ideas Consulting was honored to support the McDowell County, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce at this year’s Annual Business Meeting. Shaun, Executive Partner at
Shaun Donovan Earns Prestigious CEcD Designation: A Milestone for Bright Ideas Consulting LLC
Bright Ideas Consulting LLC is proud to announce that Executive Partner Shaun Donovan has been awarded the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation by the International