Sterling Heights and Troy singled out for their biz dev virtues
In an eCities study, eight Michigan communities were singled out by U-M Dearborn's iLab for their innovative approaches to business development. Sterling Heights and Troy made sure Metro Detroit was properly represented. Excerpt: "Eight communities across the state of Michigan are top performers at fostering entrepreneurial growth and economic development, according to the annual eCities study. The study, conducted by iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation and Research, identified Alpine Township, Grand Blanc, Grand Rapids, Imlay City, Meridian Township, Midland, Sterling Heights and Troy for their incentives, innovative programs and best practices geared toward business development." Read the rest here.
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