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Juli Anne Patty

Juli Anne Patty

Juli Anne Patty is a freelance writer based in Portland, ME, and is also contributing editor to Trade and Industry Development magazine. Before becoming a writer, she spent several years teaching middle and high school English. She still believes passionately in the power of public education, spending many of her out-of-work hours tutoring at nonprofit organizations to help students develop their creative and expository writing skills. Juli is currently completing her first novel while continuing her work as a marketing and public relations copywriter.


Article | January 9, 2012
The Road to Recovery: Stories from Tuscaloosa & Joplin   

By: Juli Anne Patty

The New Year is an auspicious time for everyone, our resolutions giving shape and intention to how we will make 2012 an even better year than the one...more >>


Case study | November 14, 2011
The Florida Space Coast: Ready for Takeoff   

By: Juli Anne Patty

There is perhaps no better metaphor for business success than a space shuttle, against all odds, through only human determination, skill and...more >>


Case study | September 9, 2011
Success in the Heart of the Heartland: Missouri CORE   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Central Missouri is not just at the heart of Missouri; it’s at the heart of America. That position has motivated hundreds of businesses to locate...more >>


Case study | July 19, 2011
Idaho: The (Low) Cost of Doing Business   

By: Juli Anne Patty

The list of reasons to bring your business to Idaho is long, but can be summed up with a simple equation: great location + low business costs =...more >>


Case study | May 11, 2011
In the Best Company: Savannah, Ga.   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Savannah is a city with a lot of things to offer: grand oak trees, distinguished historic homes, cobblestone streets... and a growing list of...more >>


Case study | May 11, 2011
The Right Stuff: Jackson, Mississippi   

By: Juli Anne Patty

With a vibrant economy and a commitment to creating a prime environment for industry success, Mississippi has become a leader in the aviation and...more >>


Case study | May 11, 2011
FL: Hernando - The Place to Grow   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Trade in smog for sunshine. Ditch traffic for tranquility. Is there really a place where practical meets paradise? Just ask Steve Thompson, president...more >>


Case study | June 30, 2010
Trinidad and Tobago: Be at the Forefront of Progress in Paradise   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Take everything you might expect from a world-class business and technology park—exceptional facilities, eco-friendly construction, convenient...more >>


Article | April 30, 2009
Turning a Negative Economy into a Positive Result   

By: Juli Anne Patty

When scanning the headlines these days, it's easy to get the impression that America’s economic situation is growing ever darker, but that...more >>


Case study | February 28, 2009
Joplin - Where the Past is Present   

By: Juli Anne Patty

There are some towns in America that truly remember the heritage that made them the vibrant cities they are today. They shape their own futures with...more >>