“Gov. Rick Snyder is hoping to boost regional economies across Michigan by enticing local agencies to come up with more cohesive plans for their future.
The state has set aside $2.5 million for a voluntary program in which regions can apply for money to create "prosperity" plans. They can qualify for different amounts of funding depending on the extent to which they share administrative services or even consolidate various planning and workforce development boards along with economic development districts.”
“To qualify for funding in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, Rustem said, state-designated planning regions and Metropolitan Planning Organizations must bring together representatives of transportation, economic development, workforce development, adult education and higher education so they get on the same page on a regional vision instead of operating in silos.”
The link to read the whole article is http://www.mlive.com/politics/
I believe this is a topic for serious consideration by the STEM Partnership as we reconstitute our Board and push for more collaboration across the state.
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