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Importance of Recognizing Excellence in our Community

Who makes a difference in our community?  Haven’t thought about it?  Look around; these individuals walk among us silently every day.  They don’t do it to seek notoriety; they do it because it is the right thing to do.  They are passionate about their causes and make valuable contributions…

Getting Michigan Competitive

“Getting Michigan Competitive” was the theme of the most recent Business Leaders for Michigan Leadership Summit series in Lansing on June 20.  The keynote for the event was Ron Starner, General Manager of Site Selection Magazine and Conway Data Inc.  His presentation on how businesses make site selection decisions,…

Mackinac Policy Conference

“Reenergize, reinvent, rebuild.” The theme of this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference, sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber, did not disappoint.  Key messages over the several day event were collaboration, positive energy, innovative action, market and mentor.  While there was recognition of some recent legislative successes (i.e. the early completion…

New Tax System

On May 25, 2011 Governor Rick Snyder signed into law sweeping tax reforms. Whether you were for or against them, they will become effective on January 1, 2012. And now, our business community can adjust and plan for the future after assessing how the changes…

Health Rankings Good for Economic Well-Being

A few weeks ago, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a report, County Health Rankings, which evaluated the health of counties in each state across the nation.  In yet another study, Marquette County was ranked near the top of Michigan’s 82…

2010 Census Results Are In

Last week the U.S. Census released population and redistricting data for the state of Michigan.  In a column I wrote last April, I explained that:1. Census results are used to determine seats in the US House of Representatives.  We want our community to have a strong voice, so a…

Another Team Effort

It was a typical busy October afternoon in the Partnership office, when a routine information request had turned out to be a bit out of the ordinary. Marketing and events assistant Crystal Kuklinski had been helping a customer over the phone, providing them with what seemed to be…

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