1. Cruising to 2021

2. How Did We Get Here?
Economic Opportunities of the Gordie How International Trade Crossing
Michigan Main Street … The I-75 Corridor Plan
Study – Study – Study

4. Current Market Conditions & Future Opportunities
What is Monroe’s current economic conditions today?
What industries does Monroe County need to attract to remain economically competitive?
What steps does Monroe County need to take to ensure economic competiveness?

5. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Prepare for Investment
Enhance the Local Image and Brand
Improve Workforce Development and Education
Grow Monroe as a Logistics Gateway
Improve the Local Qualify of Life and Strengthen Tourism Opportunities
Grow Strategically

6. Grow Monroe as a Logistics Gateway
Improve infrastructure (roads, overpasses) to accommodate future growth and development
Expand warehousing and distribution sites
Build on existing assets, including:
Port of Monroe
I-75 Priority Development Sites
Rail Infrastructure
Proximity of key population and manufacturing centers
Become and innovator in smart technology

7. Priority Development Areas
Into the Weeds
Site Certificate Ready
Technology – Technology – Technology

8. Project Management Platform
PMP Design
PMP Implementation
PMP Check In

9. Goals and Objectives
New 100,000 SF manufacturing/warehouse space within 5 years
Increase number of jobs by 10% within 5 years to 44,000
Increase weekly earnings by 10% within 5 years to $1092
Increase number of post secondary educational successes to 60%