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A Message from Director John Austin
Economic Vision for Michigan
The Michigan Economic Center is a platform and network that will:
"Michigan Dream" Restored
“Next Economy” Metro-Urban Strategy
Growing Michigan’s “Blue Economy”
Smart Transportation - New Mobility Solutions
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Cherry Commission
Great Lakes Economic Initiative
Global Detroit & Global Michigan
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Michigan’s “Blue Economy” Means Almost One Million Jobs: White Paper Details How Michigan Water Assets and Water Innovation Power Economy, Growth Potential Can Be Economic Eng...
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Director John Austin visits Grand Valley State University to discuss how Michigan can grow its economy, ranging from reinvestment in education to innovation in the blue economy.
Jeff Alexander of Bridge Magazine writes: "Michigan may be the Great Lakes state, but its neighbors to the east and west are leading efforts to turn water-based technology, academic research ...
Michigan Economic Center Director, John Austin, explains the goals of the Center and encourages you to sign up to Endorse the Economic Vision for Michigan.