Is Michigan's ED Strategy Sufficient?

According to a recent Grand Rapids newspaper article: "Stop-gap successes, however, are less answers to Michigan's economic problems than postponements of the worst effects. The Michigan economy -- addressing competitiveness issues, in particular -- will need to be atop the state agenda for the new year. There is no denying the hits Michigan has taken or the likelihood of more of them."

The article goes on to point to some of the leading indicators that Michigan's current ED strategy may not be sufficient to get the state where it needs to go. In looking around, I agree. But I would offer the same comment about almost all state ED strategies that are in place. They are insufficient in creating a globally-linked environment, where businesses and people can connect to emerging future opportunities.

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