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.

7. HOME to the CULTURAL CENTER

8. THE CULTURAL CENTER

9. MIDTOWN – Home to Major Educational Institutions

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

15. MIDTOWN INVESTMENT Constructed & Planned Projects 2000-2009 Phase 1 – Orchestra Place

16. Midtown Loop Greenway

17. Midtown Loop Greenway Detroit Science Center VA Hospital

18. Sugar Hill Arts District

19. Sugar Hill Arts District

20. Sugar Hill Arts District

21. Noel Night

22. Midsummer Nights in Midtown Slavic Soul Party Project Bandaloop Malcolm-Jamal Warner Detroit Symphony Orchestra

23. North Cass Community Garden

24. Willys Overland Lofts

25. Studio One

26. Woodward Garden Theatre Block

27. MIDTOWN – Small Businesses Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes UM Art Gallery Leopold’s Bookstore Bureau of Urban Living Sole Sisters Botique

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