Ten things you might not know about the economy
Crosscut
Washington State just had some encouraging news – the unemployment rate is decreasing. But another example of today’s economy is student debt in the U.S. is now greater than credit-card debt. There are some more possible surprises, and economic signs to keep watching.
Waterfront Park: courted by Corner
Crosscut
The lead designer for Seattle’s central waterfront park, James Corner, provides a seductive first look at his concepts. He proposes nothing less than to “re-center” the region around Elliott Bay. “We do indeed have the opportunity to reshape our waterfront into a truly green place – in all the dimensions that “green” implies, working with water and energy, creating habitat, and nurturing our economy and our culture in the process,” said Corner.
The new rules of building customer loyalty
Inc.
Do you want your customers to stick to you like glue? Today it takes more than a punch-card or priority line. Take a look at some helpful tips for building customer loyalty for your brand.
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