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Rico - Sunday, November 08, 2009   Summer Michiganders Rate this idea:   Current Rating: 3.0 (190 votes cast) I'm a native Texan that has enjoyed living in Michigan the past eleven years. Although, I wasn't from South Texas my father was and as such I became familiar with the concept of Winter Texans. These were retirees from northern states that would spend their winters living in the warmer climate of South Texas. As you can see from the following paragraphs in the following article that these people leave a lot of money in the state http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/Recession_hasnt_cooled_fun_for_Winter_Texans.html Would it be possible to do the reverse? That is to get retirees from the warmer climates to get out of the heat of their home states and come spend their summers in the cooler climates around the Traverse City/Petosky/Charlevoix area. "The University of Texas-Pan American's Valley Markets and Tourism Research Center does surveys for its data every two years, and Director Penny Simpson said it will be interesting to see what next year's data shows, particularly if the economy doesn't recover. Last year's survey determined that Winter Texans were spending $9,555 per household — boosting the Valley economy by $607 million."

Terry Schaub - Sunday, November 08, 2009   Business Friendly Rate this idea:   Current Rating: 3.0 (213 votes cast) 1. Reduce taxes on businesses 2. Reduce taxes on individuals 3. Reduce government spending

Lisa Keesee - Sunday, November 08, 2009   Advertise the REAL Detroit Metro Area Nationally Rate this idea:   Current Rating: 3.0 (194 votes cast) In reading internet message boards pertaining to travel, relocation, etc. I am discovering, although it's no surprise, that people all across America have come to the conclusion that Detroit is the worst of the worst of all American cities. All they talk about is crime, white flight, the collapse of the domestic auto industry...to listen to them, Detroit is nothing but a huge wasteland of drug-addled gunmen who have given up seeking employment and are now busy destroying what is left of the once proud city. We Michiganders know that that is just not true, but how do we convince people from outside our region to rethink Detroit? Why not have various industries, businesses, entertainment venues, restaurants, etc. in the Detroit area chip in to fund a national ad campaign that would run from NY to California? It could be called something like: "Detroit--It's NOT What You Think!" or something like that and be filled with attractive images, testimonials, interviews with entrepreneurs and restauranteurs...anyone who lives here, loves it, and wants people to know the REAL Detroit, not the stereotypical image that has decimated a great city. There are many, many beautiful, appealing sights in the metro area, why not get someone out there to take pix and distribute them so that people can see the good and great of Detroit? Imagine what a really good national ad campaign could do to bring people and business to our area! Oh, and speaking as a recent transplant back from Phoenix, focus on the abundant supply of clean, fresh water here! It is a true asset that other regions can not manufacture.

Kenetha Gibson - Saturday, November 07, 2009   Casino Revenue Rate this idea:   Current Rating: 3.0 (215 votes cast) At the present we can't tax the Indian Casinos. Lansing has 3 former GM spots availiable,empty and large enough to put and indoor theme park and a non-indian Casino/resort with plenty of parking. Jobs would be 1500 plus just in a casino alone.The Capitol of Michigan,in my opinion is overlooked and under utilized,it's more like Mayberry.I would like to see that change.

Teresa Weaver - Saturday, November 07, 2009   Forget the Big 3 and Invest In New Technologies Rate this idea:   Current Rating: 3.0 (204 votes cast) Many of Michigan's problems have stemmed from the fact that for so many years we relyed on income from the Big 3, well look where that finally got us!! My idea is to let the chips fall where they may for the car manufacturers and invest in new technologies. Especially those having to do with energy and "green" projects. We can take some of the old manufacturing factories and retool them for these projects, to lessen the cost. We have two of the best universities in the country, why not tap the vast resources they have, and make it worth the graduates' future, to stay in Michigan and help us become THE STATE, leading America into a "new economic upturn." I heard that one of the up and coming ideas is to build housing for the "baby boomer" age group that involves the design concept of "universal housing," or some call it "aging in place." Why not be the leaders in this innovative project? The agency I work for in Lansing, has some information regarding this concept, if you're interested. Feel free to contact me.