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How well do you know West
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Put your regional knowledge to the
test. Click
here to submit your answer to the question below.
I am the largest municipality along the
Eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. I have a beach
that is a popular destination for residents and
tourists. During the timber industry era I had
more millionaires than any other city in the
country. The fine and performing arts are quite
popular with my residents. I am also known for my
"cultural quirkiness."
What city am I?
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If you are
interested in sharing news about the West Michigan
region, providing content or would like to suggest a
topic for the WMSA monthly newsletter, please email
info@wm-alliance.org
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Progress
is defined by those who
Show-up
WMSA would like to extend its appreciation
to the 516 of you who “showed up” to complete a
recent survey focused on the 2010 West Michigan
Vital Signs. Respondents were asked to specify two
key drivers for each of the indicators.
Results from the survey will be shared as part
of WMSA’s State of the Region event on Tuesday,
April 27th at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville,
MI. More information about the State of the
Region event can be found
below.
Save the Date –
2010 State of the Region
Please mark your calendars and plan to join
us on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 for the annual State
of the Region as we celebrate a decade of regional
collaboration. This year’s event will take
place at The Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville,
MI. To
register for the State of the Region, please click
here.
Get in the
Know, checkout the West Michigan Regional
Calendar
Ever wonder
what is happening in West Michigan?
Check-out the West Michigan Regional Calendar on
the WMSA website at: http://www.wm-alliance.org/calendar.php.
Do you have a regional event coming up? If so,
email us at info@wm-alliance.org
to place your organization’s future events on the
West Michigan Regional Calendar.
WMSA
Welcomes Intern – Steven Rust
WMSA is
pleased to introduce intern Steven Rust, who has
accepted the position of Development
Specialist. Originally from Twin Lake,
Michigan, Steve will be graduating from GVSU in
May of 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Public
and Nonprofit Administration with an emphasis in
Public Budget and Finance. Click here to learn more about
Steven and the rest of the WMSA
staff.
About the West Michigan Strategic
AllianceThe West Michigan Strategic
Alliance serves as a catalyst for regional
collaboration among the businesses, institutions
and governmental units serving more than 1.4
million people living in an eight-county region
including: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm,
Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa. WMSA works to
encourage a regional mindset, which will foster
collaboration on critical issues that impact how
we live, learn, work and play. Additional
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