Green thinking is simple economics, says Michigan Suburbs Alliance
The Michigan Suburbs Alliance, a non-profit working with Southeast Michigan inner-ring suburbs, explores the issue of how sustainibility can impact the economy in an editorial, and will again at its second Mayors and Managers Policy Breakfast on Feb. 22.
The Michigan Suburbs Alliance, a non-profit working with Southeast Michigan inner-ring suburbs, explores the issue of how sustainibility can impact the economy in an editorial, and will again at its second Mayors and Managers Policy Breakfast on Feb. 22.
Excerpt:
While “It’s the environment, stupid,” is a long way off, sustainable practices and “green” thinking have a strong role to play in our state’s economic recovery. These concepts are essential to creating a positive public image for our region as a modern, progressive place to work and live (a.k.a. drawing corporate headquarters and new startup companies to southeast Michigan). Consequently, they have enormous potential to stimulate our transition to a knowledge-based economy by helping to attract young talent and “industries of the future.”
Read the entire article here.
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