State of the Region - May 13, 2009
2009 WMSA State of the Region Overview
"If we are going to be successful in Michigan we need organizations like the West Michigan Strategic Alliance to succeed. We can’t wait for others to lead. Leadership has to come from organizations like this to define the new Michigan." said featured speaker Bill Rustem, President & CEO of Public Sectors Consultants at the 2009 State of the Region event on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Click here to watch the entire video of the event.
Click here to visit the State of the Region Photo Gallery.
The State of the Region event brought together 100's of regional stakeholders for the unveiling of the 2009 West Michigan Vital Signs. The 2009 Vital Signs report
includes updated benchmarks and comparisons to 26 peer regions across the United States.
Click here for a copy of the 2009 West Michigan Vital Signs.
Also presented at the event was the 2008-2009 Action Report. This report provides a detailed overview of WMSA's current intiatives, successes in 2008, financials and a listing of contributors and regional stakeholders who gave their time and resources. Click here to view the video presented at the event. This video provides an overivew of all WMSA initiatives.
Click here for a copy of the 2008-2009 Action Report.
For more information about the Regional Indicators, please click here.
The West Michigan Strategic Alliance
Since its inception in 2000, the West Michigan Strategic Alliance (WMSA) has been a catalyst for regional collaboration, fostering partnerships that identify and take action on critical issues focused on sustainability and quality of life.
What's New?
Greening the Fleets in West Michigan II - Fuel & Fleet WorkshopThursday, July 2nd, 2009
Regional Indicators sets Achievement TargetsThursday, June 25th, 2009
West Michigan Internship Initiative to offer Employer Internship TrainingThursday, June 25th, 2009
Agriculture in West Michigan…A Growing IndustryTuesday, May 26th, 2009
WMSA Reports Benchmark Rankings Among 27 RegionsWednesday, May 13th, 2009
