The nation's governors will focus on innovative steps states can take to remain competitive .
National Governors Association (NGA) Annual Meeting,
July 20-23 in Traverse City, Michigan.
The discussion, entitled "Productivity and Competitiveness: Creating Conditions in the States for Global Success,"
How states can respond to changing international market conditions and policy tools they may have available to help create conditions for people to achieve economic success?
"In an era where business transcends national borders, the companies that reach new levels of success will be those who are actively engaged in developing products and services for consumers here at home and around the world," said Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, chair of the committee. "We need to step up our efforts to encourage businesses to prepare for this changing marketplace, and this session is an opportunity for governors and industry leaders to discuss ways states can help companies expand their horizons."
"States have a unique opportunity to bring together private businesses, academic institutions, and the public sector to foster innovation to grow and diversify our economies," said Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, host governor and committee vice chair. "As a state utilizing innovation to address our unique economic challenges, Michigan is the perfect place to discuss steps states can take to encourage innovation to make their economies competitive in today's global economy."
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