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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 ?
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Grand Valley Metropolitan Council
West Michigan Regional Planning Commission
Macatawa Area Coordinating Council
West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development
Commission
The Right Place
13 Counties
340 + Units of Local Government
5 Universities and Community Colleges
6 Work-Force Boards
Many Economic Development Organizations
Business and Non-Profit Representatives
Population 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 Education
 Workforce Development
 Economic Development
 Transportation
 Higher Education
What are the Required Deliverables?
 A 5 Year Regional Prosperity Plan including and
economic development blueprint
 A 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