Millier Dickinson Blais in the media
Find out more about our people and work in some of our recent media coverage:
The Globe and Mail – August 30, 2011
“Arts and culture can put a city on the map”
Greg Baeker discusses cultural development with the Globe and Mail.
The Globe and Mail – June 20, 2011
“Can decaying buildings lure top talent?”
Brock Dickinson discusses the creative class and economic development with the Globe and Mail.
EcDevJournal.com – 2011 Issue
“Creativity in the Rural Economy: Opportunities in Rural Areas & Smaller Centres”
A look at the Canada’s Creative Corridor: Connecting Creative Urban & Rural Economies within Eastern Ontario and the Mega Region report done by Millier Dickinson Blais, AuthentiCity, Dr. Greg Spencer and the Martin Prosperity Institute.
The Kingtson Whig Standard – Oct 15, 2010
“It’s cool to be hot”
Paul Blais discusses Millier Dickinson Blais’ Profit Hot 50 success in the Kingston Whig Standard.
The Giant (CKTB Thunder Bay) – Sept 30, 2010
“Northern communities need to rethink economic development”
Brock Dickinson comments on the need for northern Ontario communities to rethink their approach to economic development.
The St. Catharines Standard – Sept 16, 2010
“Company of local business partner earns top ranking”
Brock Dickinson discusses Millier Dickinson Blais’ Profit Hot 50 success with the St. Catharines Standard.
The Saugeen Times – Sept 2010
“Seniors’ needs study held in Kincardine”
Millier Dickinson Blais conducts a seniors’ needs study in Kincardine with the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation.
Innisfil Scope - Aug 31, 2010
“Economic and tourism strategy in development”
Millier Dickinson Blais is working with Simcoe County to create a comprehensive five-year regional economic development and tourism plan.
The Review – July 22, 2010
“$165,000 economic development survey will address the future of Prescott-Russell”
Millier Dickinson Blais is working with Prescott-Russell to create an economic development strategic plan for the region.
Trentonian – July 2010
“Downtown can be an entertainment hub: George”
Millier Dickinson Blais conducts a study to help revitalize downtown Trenton and Frankford in Quinte West, ON.
Telegraph-Journal – June 28, 2010
“Saint John officials hope new municipal plan will help city deal with declining population”
Brock Dickinson provides insight into the issue of a declining population in Saint John, NB.
Inport News – April 9, 2010
“Turning into a true port city”
Millier Dickinson Blais is working with Port Colborne, ON, to create an economic development plan for the city.
Welland Tribune – April 2010
“Lakeside city told to look beyond factories”
Brock Dickinson and Paul Blais on a new economic development plan for Port Colborne, ON.
Exchange – September 24, 2009
“Creativity in the Rural Economy: Opportunities in Rural Areas & Smaller Centres”
Millier Dickinson Blais, AuthentiCity, Dr. Greg Spencer and the Martin Prosperity Institute release a new report on the creative rural economy.
New Brunswick Business Journal – July 11, 2009
“McKenna’s approach set the bar”
Brock Dickinson on how innovative approaches to economic development can help propel New Brunswick into the future.
Your Wardsville News – February 5, 2009
“Elgin’s new brand and logo wins big award”
Elgin County wins EDCO marketing awards for the “Progressive By Nature” brand and attraction package developed as a result of the economic development marketing strategy executed by Millier Dickinson Blais and Yfactor.
Municipal World – February 2009
“Investing in Economic Development”
Paul Blais on the important key indicators municipalities should assess when considering investing in economic development.
