In our current national economic climate, it is critical we use every tool at our disposal, every advantage we have. Our actions today lay the foundation for the economic climate of our region in years to come.
Our region is unique — and fortunate — that visionary leadership from around the region came together proactively during stronger economic times a few years ago to discuss our future. What is our shared regional vision? What are our assets — man-made and natural? How can we collaborate to reach a strong, shared and sustainable future?
Now is the time that we need to come together as a region. We can no longer afford to think of competition on a small scale — city against city or county versus county. Our competition is now national and international, for resources like workers, capital and innovation.