Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Dr. Jim Jacobs, a renown economist, delivered his annual address Wednesday in Chesterfield Township.
Dr. Jim Jacobs delivered his 29th annual Macomb County Economic Forecast in Chesterfield Township. Jacobs' speech, which was overall positive, noted that the county was expected to fare better in growth and recovery than the national economy in 2013. County officials, who attended the speech, reacted to the forecast with enthusiasm. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said Jacobs' points, such as strides in the housing market and labor force, are "encouraging to know." New Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Flynn said, "I think that community leaders and elected officials need to have cautious optimism and understand that our recovery is going to be steady but incremental." Commissioner Kathy Vosburg, who previously served…
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dr. Jim Jacobs, president Macomb Community College, will give his annual Economic Forecast for Macomb County Wednesday in Chesterfield Township.
Dr. Jim Jacobs will deliver his annual economic forecast for Macomb County Wednesday at Zuccaro Banquets and Catering in Chesterfield Township. Jacobs, who is president of Macomb Community College, annually analyzes state and county trends, and forecasts what lies ahead for the county in 2013. Last year, Jacobs stated the county would do better than the national economy in terms of growth and recovery. His prediction could hold true, judging by the State of the County delivered by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in December. He stated more than $200 million has been invested in Macomb County’s defense sector in the past year and some $2 billion in automotive. For more information about tickets to see the speech in person, visit the …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Dr. Jim Jacobs, president Macomb Community College and renown economist, gave his annual Economic Forecast for Macomb County Thursday in Chesterfield Township.
After a decade of financial hardship, Macomb County is in a stage of economic recovery with population increases, job growth, falling unemployment rates and the formation of a solid brand to lure visitors and business. However, the county still has tremendous obstacles to address in the near future, including a middle class living "closer to the edge," according to Dr. Jim Jacobs, president Macomb Community College and renown economist. Jacobs presented his annual Economic Forecast for Macomb County Thursday at Zuccaro Banquets and Catering in Chesterfield Township. The overall tone for the 2012 forecast was positive with Jacobs declaring the county will do better than the national economy in terms of growth and recovery. "In 2012, for …
Monday, August 1, 2011
The Macomb County Chamber brought elected, business and education officials together for the Lake St. Clair Appreciation Day.
Leaders from across Metro Detroit took to the water Monday to promote the economic and environmental importance of Lake St. Clair and neighboring waterways. The Macomb County Chamber brought together elected, business and educational officials from across metro Detroit for Lake St. Clair Appreciation Day. Organizers brought together these decision-makers to showcase the lake. “Unless you have been out on the lake, experience it and feel it, how can you really make a decision?” said Grace Shore, Macomb County Chamber CEO. “We want you to realize the importance of this lake, the importance to Macomb County and the importance to the entire region," Shore told attendees of a press conference at Brownie's on the Lake. The event began at …
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11:23 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012
I feel that we have been living with a over 30 year stagnant wage. While the price of everything went up our wages didn't go with it. Until we see something happen with that people will have less disposable income to use in the economy. more ›