The document discusses ways to get involved in shaping the future of Michigan business. It provides information on investments and developments in Midtown Detroit from 2000-2010 totaling $1.8 billion. It also discusses Ann Arbor SPARK, the regional economic development organization, and its role in fostering entrepreneurship, providing services to businesses, and creating a common vision among organizations. The document outlines best practices for economic development including establishing goals, facilitating connections between groups, and providing funding and resources for emerging technologies and businesses.
10. MIDTOWN – Home to the Medical Center John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
11. MIDTOWN – Home to Long-Standing Establishments 1 Dog Daycare Facility 2 Radio Stations 3 Historic B&Bs 4 Places to Buy Groceries (& 2 on the way!) 7 Banks 10 Theatres 14 Galleries 18 Churches 36 Nonprofit Organizations 46 Places to Eat 141 Reasons to Live in Detroit
12. Midtown is the Destination of Over: 2,500,000 Annual Visitors 1,500,000 DMC Patients / Year 35,000 College Students 30,000 Employees 17,000 Residents 4,000 Volunteers
13. MIDTOWN INVESTMENT Constructed & Planned Projects 2000-2010 Total Investment: $1.8 billion $40.7 million Public Improvement Investments: $42.6 million Commercial & Arts Related Investment: $98.2 million 1,661 beds WSU Residential Investment: $435.6 million 2,464 units Residential Investment: $293.4 million Medical Facilities Investment: $276.7 million Education Facilities Investment: $643.5 million Institutional Campus Investment
14. Total Investment in Midtown: Institutional Residential Commercial Green Space $1.8 billion