Author: David Ekrut Ph.D

Season: Tranquility and Traffic

Living near the coast has many benefits. According to a study of more than 1.3 million participants by the journal of Environmental Health Perspectives, residing close to a large body of water reports an overall reduction in mortality by 12…

Trading in a Digital Market

Global Demand for Digital CurrencyCryptocurrencies are growing in popularity as a decentralized global currency. The current global market cap is roughly $2.73 trillion, with an increasing number of merchants accepting cryptocurrencies as legal tender. Unlike physical monies, which can always…

The Business of Banking

Beyond having a great business model, products, goods, and services, all businesses require stable financial and asset management. With approximately 92 percent of global trade conducted electronically, there is a growing need for innovative solutions to banking needs. We briefly…

The Free Market

I have recently spoken with business owners and entrepreneurs concerned over the rising costs of imported raw materials—many of which, such as precious minerals, cannot be easily obtained domestically. This issue’s letter is a response to these worries—an opening volley…

Magazines in the Digital Age

Evolution is a necessary aspect of business. With a landscape of ever-changing technological advancements and innovative ways to conduct business, companies must adapt to survive to reach and retain clients and customers. Though this notion is far from new, forecasting…

Higher Than Education

Glen McDonald, president of Gulf Coast State College, has a keen mind for science, the heart of an educator and the acumen of an entrepreneur. But his greatest strength is his compassion for people.  McDonald received a bachelor’s degree in…