Grand Valley Metropolitan Council

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 ?Grand Valley Metropolitan CouncilWest Michigan Regional Planning CommissionMacatawa Area Coordinating CouncilWest Michigan Shoreline Regional Development CommissionThe Right Place13 Counties340 + Units of Local Government5 Universities and Community Colleges6 Work-Force BoardsMany Economic Development OrganizationsBusiness and Non-Profit RepresentativesPopulation 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 EducationWorkforce DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentTransportationHigher Education

What are the Required Deliverables?A 5 Year Regional Prosperity Plan including and

economic development blueprintA 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

Grand Valley Metropolitan Council