Revitalizing and Diversifying the Economy
with Don Jones, Associate Director of New Economy Initiative
Posted Mar 05, 2019
The mission of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) is to grow a culture of entrepreneurship in southeast Michigan that benefits all residents and strengthens the regional economy
Hosted by: Laurel Hess Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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