Presentation by Lou Glazer, Executive Director, Michigan Future for the Detroit Orientation Institute, October 30, 2008

1. Thursday, October 30, 2008 Presentation Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI)

2. Michigan’s transition to a knowledge-based economy First Annual Progress report By Michigan Future, Inc.

5. Michigan’s income rank aligning with our college attainment rank

7. Major metros win! Smarter…

8. Major metros win! Richer Per cap income

9. Our big metros lagging

10. Job growth, U.S. Percent change 2001-05 $40,677 $31,995 $52,980

11. Job growth, Michigan % change 2001-05 $41,214 $35,725 $49,629

12. Our conclusion: The places with the greatest concentration of talent win!

13. Younger college grads Blue = With children Red = Without children Young talent is aggregating in urban regions