Written by Dave Wegge
During this pandemic I have been watching a great deal of old shows on YouTube. Recently I saw bits by Rodney Dangerfield. He would always open his act by coming on stage, adjusting his tie, and saying “What a crowd, what a crowd.” I would revise that for this message as “What a year, what a year!”
(more…)Click January 2021 BACC to read newsletter. Highlighted content is “High Tech Advancements and Job Growth (Phil Hauck); Retain your Retirees (Dave Wegge).
Written by Dave Wegge
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives,” President John F. Kennedy
As we approach the end of 2020, this quote from President Kennedy captures my deep gratitude for the people who have contributed to the Bay Area Community Council’s (BACC) accomplishments over the past year.
(more…)Click December 2020 BACC to read newsletter. Highlighted content is “We Can Play in the AI Arena (Phil Hauck); Vince Zehren, Rest in Peace (Woessner)
Written by Phil Hauck
While our area has fallen behind on efforts toward economic transformation, the signals tell us we’re in a great position now to be a real player – even in the area of artificial intelligence. The first way to take advantage of technology, though, isn’t technological. It’s knowing your customer’s opportunities for greater effectiveness in your area of expertise! Or, put another way, it’s knowing your customer’s customer. [Link to full article We Can Play in the AI Arena]
Written by Dave Wegge
The Bay Area Community Council (BACC) is experiencing an exciting and productive 2020. BACC is walking-the-talk of our role in strategic foresight. For the past three years, BACC has trained leaders in nonprofits, business, education, and government to use the tools of foresight analysis to guide their organizations into the future. For the past three months, BACC has used a foresight tool, the Three Horizons model, to guide the future of BACC.
(more…)Click November 2020 BACC to read newsletter. Highlighted content is “Diane Roundy and Gratzia Villarroel honored; We Can’t Buy It – Let’s Build It (Randall Lawton).”
Written by Randall Lawton
In the drive to create economic dynamism, our community clearly missed the early technology and start-up entrepreneurial thrust. As we watched early technology innovators on the West and East coasts, it became obvious we were missing opportunities, and our local economy was falling behind. However, when the right infrastructure components are put in place and executed effectively, the economic dynamism of communities thrives. Greater Green Bay now has the infrastructure and the mental model to take some giant steps. [Link to full article We Can’t Buy It – Let’s Build It]
Click October 2020 BACC to read newsletter. Highlighted content is “John Katers honored; The Critical Importance of Voter Participation (Dave Wegge).”
Click September 2020 BACC to read newsletter. Highlighted content is “Women Leaders Fuel Diversity and Innovation (Nan Nelson).”