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The Plan

Prosperity is defined as thriving; flourishing. The I-69 Thumb Region is collaborating with public, private and nonprofit partners on a plan that will foster economic growth and prosperity throughout the region.  ACCELERATE: A PLAN FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY is one plan for seven counties that is designed to create a roadmap for growth that will achieve the greatest impact for businesses and residents.

The plan is funded by grants from the State of Michigan and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Through focusing on education, transportation, workforce development and economic development the plan serves as a blueprint for prosperity. Click the logo below to view the plan:

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Steering Committee

List of Committee Members (Click to View)

I-69 Thumb Region Steering Committee Meetings are held 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month at the Lapeer County Health Department, 1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, Michigan:

2018 Meeting Dates:  February 14, March 8, April 11, June 13, August 8, October 10, December 12

Meetings are open to the public

Summary of I-69 Thumb Region Steering Committee Meetings

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
February 14, 2018 February 8, 2017 November 10, 2016 November 12, 2015 December 18, 2014
March 8, 2018 February 28, 2017 October 13, 2016 September 10, 2015 September 11, 2014
April 11, 2018 April 12, 2017 August 11, 2016 May 14, 2015 August 14, 2014
June 13, 2018 June 14, 2017
Cancelled		 April 14, 2016 April 9, 2015 July 24, 2014
August 8, 2018 August 9, 2017 February 11, 2016 March 12, 2015 June 23, 2014
October 10, 2018 October 11, 2017 February 19, 2015 April 29, 2014
December 12, 2018 November 8, 2017
December 13, 2017
Cancelled

Presentations

Partners and Partnerships

ACCELERATE: A PLAN FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY builds upon strong alliances, regional projects, and a unique infrastructure. One of the most notable assets of our region is the willingness of partners across the region to collaborate. The plan is a collaborative project of the I-69 Thumb Region.

Representatives from workforce development, adult and higher education, transportation, and economic development are actively involved in creating and driving the ACCELERATE PLAN.

Adult Education/
Higher Education		 Workforce Development Economic Development Transportation
Baker College of Flint Genesee Shiawassee Michigan Works Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Bishop International Airport Authority
Baker College of Owosso Macomb St. Clair Michigan Works Lapeer Development Corporation Blue Water Area Transit
Genesee Intermediate School District Thumb Works Sanilac & Huron County Economic Development Corporation Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance (MPO)
Mott Community College Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Genesee-Lapeer-Shiawassee Region V
Planning and Development Commission
St. Clair Community College St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority
Tuscola County Economic Development Mass Transportation Authority
Shiawassee County Road Commission
 
I-69 Thumb Region, 2018