Overview of Global Detroit Study
Global Detroit is an effort to revitalize southeast Michigan’s economy by pursuing strategies that strengthen Detroit’s connections to the world and make the region more attractive and welcoming to immigrants, internationals, and foreign trade and investment as a means to produce jobs and regional economic growth.
The study was funded by the New Economy Initiative, the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Skillman Foundation. The study was assisted by an Advisory Board of 38 regional leaders drawn from business organizations, universities, ethnic business chambers, race relations advocacy groups, foundations, hospitals, and immigration advocates.
Former State Representative and House Majority Floor Leader Steve Tobocman wrote the study while being housed at the Detroit Regional Chamber. The study’s results were based upon academic research, interviews with national and local experts, best practice visits to other large metro areas, and dozens of local interviews.
For more from the study, visit
http://neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/sites/neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/files/global_detroit_study_overview.pdf
