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How Cool: Metro Region Is Fired Up

Published: July 3, 2006

Yep, West Michigan is in recovery. In fact, it would appear the metro area has lunged past recovery and is doggedly pushing growth and profit curves. Economic development offices are becoming more concerned about quality of life and “cool city” concepts to attract an educated work force than the old tax incentives. There is plenty of proof of both in the metro area.

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