EAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY 2013-2014 2014 UPDATE TO THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Prepared by: East Michigan Council of Governments for the U. S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration For inquiries contact: Jane Fitzpatrick, Economic and Community Development Programs Coordinator East MI Council of Governments 3144 Davenport Avenue, Ste. 200 Saginaw, MI 48602 989-797-0800 - Office 989-797-0896 - Fax
[email protected] Funding for the preparation of this document has been provided by the U. S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014 UPDATE TO THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Page CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The East Michigan Council of Governments Organization ........................ 1 Purpose of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ............ 3 Background and Process ............................................................................ 8 CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTIVE OVERVIEW OF THE REGION Introduction and General Overview ........................................................... 10 7-B Sub Region ........................................................................................... 13 Thumb Area Sub Region ............................................................................ 15 Urban/Rural Sub Region ............................................................................ 16 Urban Sub Region .....................................................................................