When it comes to Michigan's future, forget the "new economy" and the "old economy." Instead, focus on the "next economy."
That was the message as Business Leaders for Michigan presented its blueprint for an urban strategy that aims to boost the state's economy by focusing on 14 metropolitan areas. The efforts would build on Michigan's manufacturing base, expanding the green business sector and established export market.
It's a strategy that veers away from the emphasis on the "knowledge economy" that came with high technology, as well as initiatives to diversify Michigan away from manufacturing, said Doug Rothwell, CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan.
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