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Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. West Michigan Strategic Alliance. Historical Development of the Idea. Michigan State Senate Districts. Michigan State House Districts. Michigan Municipal League. Michigan Township Association. Michigan Association of Counties. Who is Participating ?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council
West Michigan Strategic Alliance
Historical Development of the Idea.
Michigan State Senate Districts
Michigan State House Districts
Michigan Municipal League
Michigan Township Association
Michigan Association of Counties
Who is Participating ?Grand Valley Metropolitan CouncilWest Michigan Regional Planning CommissionMacatawa Area Coordinating CouncilWest Michigan Shoreline Regional Development CommissionThe Right Place13 Counties340 + Units of Local Government5 Universities and Community Colleges6 Work-Force BoardsMany Economic Development OrganizationsBusiness and Non-Profit RepresentativesPopulation of over 1.5 million residents
What is a Regional Prosperity Collaborative?A Committee Developed to Bring Organizational
Representatives Together Among the Required Participants:Adult EducationWorkforce DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentTransportationHigher Education
What are the Required Deliverables?A 5 Year Regional Prosperity Plan including and
economic development blueprintA performance Dashboard and measurable
annual goals.Monthly meetings to consider and discuss issues
leading to a common vision of economic prosperity including economic development, talent and infrastructure.
September 26, 2013
125 Regional Representatives Attend Informational Meeting
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council