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Aerotropolis Article: The Promise of Opportunity Zones in the Aerotropolis Region

Attracting significant investment to a region requires the right mix of workforce, location, a business-friendly environment, and incentives. Opportunity zones, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, are one way the federal government is creating incentives for the private sector to invest in geographic areas that are currently struggling economically, yet show great

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Aerotropolis Article: What Does it Take to Make Regional Economic Development Work?

Building a strong economy and attracting businesses to locate or expand in southeast Michigan requires a regional approach. The foundation of any successful regional approach is leadership. While many leaders offer lip service to the concept of regional economic development, it takes more than words to deliver on the promise of regional collaboration. “For regional

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