W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Alternative Futures George A. Erickcek W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research August 14, 2014

Outline Explore the impact of alternative futures Multiplier impact Increase local purchases Increased agricultural production in the Thumb Trucking logistics facility on I-69

Percent of Local Demand Supplied Locally Source: REMI.

A 20 percent increase in local purchases in these industries in the I-69 Corridor Source: REMI.

Increased agricultural production in the Thumb A 10 percent annual increase in crop yields starting in 2015 from 2012 levels Source: REMI and Department of Agriculture.

Increased agricultural production in the Thumb Source: REMI.

Trucking Logistics Facility on I-69 Scenario Source: REMI.

Economic Impact on the I-69 Corridor Counties Source: REMI.