2. West Michigan Strategic Alliance Historical Development of the Idea.

4. Michigan State Senate Districts

5. Michigan State House Districts

6. Michigan Municipal League

7. Michigan Township Association

8. Michigan Association of Counties

25. Who is Participating ? Grand Valley Metropolitan Council West Michigan Regional Planning Commission Macatawa Area Coordinating Council West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission The Right Place 13 Counties 340 + Units of Local Government 5 Universities and Community Colleges 6 Work-Force Boards Many Economic Development Organizations Business and Non-Profit Representatives Population of over 1.5 million residents

26. What is a Regional Prosperity Collaborative? A Committee Developed to Bring Organizational Representatives Together Among the Required Participants: Adult Education Workforce Development Economic Development Transportation Higher Education

27. What are the Required Deliverables? A 5 Year Regional Prosperity Plan including and economic development blueprint A performance Dashboard and measurable annual goals. Monthly meetings to consider and discuss issues leading to a common vision of economic prosperity including economic development, talent and infrastructure.

28. September 26, 2013 125 Regional Representatives Attend Informational Meeting