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Trent Shaw
Feb 29, 20243 min read
The Benefits of Target Practice
With limited time and resources, the need to be objective in our work is constant. As an economic developer, whether your community has...
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Bethany J. Miller, CEcD
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Site Positioning vs. Site Certification - Which yields better results?
Many economic developers will be familiar with site certification programs. Through such efforts, a designated authority evaluates and...
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Bethany J. Miller, CEcD
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Equitable Economic Development: A Blueprint for Inclusive Prosperity
Hickey Global works with a variety of clients from diverse communities. Priorities for plans and strategies change based on local values...
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Bethany J. Miller, CEcD
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Driving Sustainable Growth: How ESGReadyˢᵐ Shapes Future Economic Development
Explore how ESG principles carve pathways for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic development, fortifying global competitiveness
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The HICKEY Team
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Unleash Innovation with Hickey Global and the Tech Hubs Program
Ignite Innovation with the Tech Hubs Program and Hickey Global Welcome to the exciting world of the Tech Hubs Program, a catalyst for...
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The HICKEY Team
May 9, 20231 min read
Celebrating Economic Development Week with Hickey Global
As we celebrate Economic Development Week, it’s essential to understand what economic development means to us at Hickey Global. We...
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The HICKEY Team
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Canada’s Record FDI Inflow in 2023: Boosting Economic Recovery and Job Creation
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic growth and job creation. In 2023, Canada is expected to attract a record...
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The HICKEY Team
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Circular Economy: The Path to Net Zero Carbon and Economic Diversification
As the race to net zero carbon is now going ahead at full steam around the world, one strategy will be able to make that possibility a...
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The HICKEY Team
Oct 26, 20221 min read
Deadline for Canadian FDI Grants on November 9th
A critical application deadline is rapidly approaching for Canadian communities to pursue grants for foreign direct investment (FDI) from...
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The HICKEY Team
Sep 9, 20221 min read
2022 Global Innovation Hubs Report
By rigorously assessing billions of data points across nearly 400 markets, Hickey’s international team of analysts and consultants has...
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The HICKEY Team
Jun 6, 20224 min read
How to Survive Your First 90 Days in Economic Development
By Elijah Cleary When you think about the words “Economic Development” what comes to mind? Before I was in this industry most people,...
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The HICKEY Team
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Elijah Cleary Joins Growing Hickey Global Team
Hickey Global is pleased to welcome Elijah Z. Cleary to the team as Engagement Manager within Hickey Global’s economic development...
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The HICKEY Team
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Hickey Institute releases new report on incentives
Latest edition covers the major legislative changes, policy shifts, and economic development proposals across North America This latest...
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The HICKEY Team
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Mark James, CEcD Joins Growing Hickey Global Team
Hickey Global is pleased to welcome Mark J James, CEcD to the team as Principal within Hickey Global’s economic development consultancy....
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The HICKEY Team
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Location Decision Assessment Guide
An Economic Developer’s Resource for Understanding Your Competitive Advantage The ability to comprehend, assess, and develop a...
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The HICKEY Team
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Economic Development Ecosystem Stakeholders
Who are they and how do I engage them? Identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders within a given economic development ecosystem...
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The HICKEY Team
Aug 25, 20212 min read
How to Develop a Collaborative Economic Development Ecosystem
What is a collaborative economic development ecosystem? Economic outcomes greatly improve by developing a collaborative ecosystem. To...
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The HICKEY Team
Aug 11, 20212 min read
What is an Economic Development Ecosystem?
An ecosystem in nature consists of a community of interacting organisms within a physical location. Similarly, an economic development...
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The HICKEY Team
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Hickey Global Insights – Are we starting to see positive momentum in European FDI?
Guest Contributor: Guy Douetil – Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Hickey & Associates European Foreign Direct...
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The HICKEY Team
May 6, 20213 min read
Hickey Global Leadership Corner – Interview with the Hickey Brothers
Blog Contributor: Barry Matherly, President & CEO, Hickey Global Economic Development Consulting In the dynamic world of site selection,...
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