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Robert A. Ficano

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Results of the China Trade Mission

Diversifying our economy is a top priority of my administration. Opportunities for diversifying our economy not only include addressing what goods and services we produce, but expanding where we do business and who we do business with. As a result of our annual Chinese Trade Mission, we have attracted new investment to our County and State, and created jobs for our citizens.

Happy Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New Year

Wayne County's Chief Executive Robert A. Ficano wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season and thanks the hard-working staff within the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE).

Building Partnerships with China

To be proactive in attracting international investment to Wayne County, Chief Executive Office Robert A. Ficano will be making his fifth consecutive trade mission to China. In this month's piece to EDGE readers, he'll discuss the trade mission and its importance to the County.

Wayne County Welcomes General Electric To The Aerotropolis

Wayne County is continuing to redefine itself as the place in the State of Michigan for doing business. By forging strategic partnerships with both the private sector and its local units of government, we are able to deliver a first class product to first class companies.

Finding Opportunity Within Crisis

To compete in an ever increasing global market, there needs to be diversification - and that's what Wayne County is doing. Robert A. Ficano, Wayne County Executive, speaks on diversifying the economy and opportunities during this economic downturn.

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