Those happy with Michigan’s recovery from the Great Recession like to proclaim that we are in the Top 10 again. Governor Rick Snyder said so a few days ago during a speech at the State of the State event in the Detroit Regional Chamber. “We’re back,” an upbeat Snyder told his audience at the chamber …
Michigan’s economy in the Top 10? Depends on the metric you are using Read More »
Michigan is all about manufacturing, farming, and tourism, isn’t it? Think again. A close look at Michigan’s 14 metropolitan areas offers many surprises, including the growth of mining in Southeast Michigan, construction in Kalamazoo, and information technology in Ann Arbor. Here are 10 things you might not know about Michigan’s economy. Related: Michigan’s economy is …
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The major challenge of our time is to find how to reverse what is called the Great Decoupling. Where even when the economy is growing, as has been the case in Michigan since the end of the Great Recession, only those at the top are benefiting from that growth. To meet this challenge, state economic …
Michigan’s economy is down. And neither side offers real solutions. Read More »
Mason, 58 years old, was confirmed this month as CEO of MEDC by the agency’s executive committee, headed by Rothwell, who also held the post. Mason worked for the MEDC under two governors from 1999 to 2009, notably as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Bridge/ Crain’s recently spoke with Mason about his vision for …
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