Sunday, April 30, 2006
There appears to be signs of a turnaround in Michigan, despite continuing pressure on the auto industry. As this article notes, "Michigan is...tapping into its intellectual base around universities and medical centers."
The turnaround in Michigan is focused in three regions. In the West, the cities of Muskegon, Holland, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo are showing some promising signs of life. New development is happening around the Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Finally, Northwest Michigan, around Traverse City, is attracting retirees and wealthy entrepreneurs. Read more.
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The emerging turnaround in Michigan
