Diligence, fortitude bode well for this region's future
Note to business leaders: get over it and get with the plan
Jobs come from thoughtful investment, wise strategies
Landing progress one very big step at a time
Business climate thrives on community involvement
Manufacturing still economic backbone
City sees the Phoenix bird
Business regions remain linked
Tax and spend government squashes business opportunity
Inclusion must remain an essential business strategy
Tax incentives posturing A distraction from policy goals
Connecting entrepreneurial dots sees private sector efficiencies
Creative energy should spark Lansing's urgency
Soul of the community exposed in spirited ArtPrize
United to survive
Dillon, Bishop encouraged toward open compromise
Servants of the people
GVMC planning standards one step toward economic sanity
Ottawa County models true government 'assistance'
Manufacturing's resurgence is essential
Senators admit ignorance of state's economic issues
Community college emphasis makes good sense for growth
Sweet deals sour in light of brazen DDA indecisions
A call to action begs for change in troubled times
Government leaders on a suicide mission using archaic budget models
New technology, opportunities make green job growth a target
Mayors beware: County board has new fondness for DDAs
Separate governmental units have a regional task to plan
Economic recovery boxed up by border herders
Ottawa is right to reconsider MSA region
Legislative brain-blowing blame game is suicide
Protect 'subtle' intent of cherished sculpture
Arbitrary decisions will impede Grand Rapids progress
Adjust philanthropic roles amid difficult economy
Auto 'recovery' tainted without supplier payment
City, state policy approach faulty
FDA's expertise — not courts should determine drug safety
Agonizing charade misses mark on true health reform
Inclusion essential in health care talks
Regional success is undeterred
Rapid Transit system support is needed now
Tax policy revisions can't curb good ideas
Preserving progress unlikely in current state climate
No party on a sinking ship; bickering will drown us all
Michigan must have a show of unity from its legislators
Yet another reason state needs to issue apologies
Government 'solutions' won't provide a panacea
Drawing boards get plenty of use here
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