The Michigan Municipal League (MML) is holding a “Better Communities” video contest to give more than 500 of the state’s elected officials insight on creating sustainable, unique places to live.
The videos need to focus on why people (including the video creator) decide to stay in Michigan or return to Michigan. Those who haven’t returned to the state are valuable, too, so MML also wants to know what communities or elected officials would have to do to get people back.
“Michigan's success depends on our ability to attract talented, creative, and entrepreneurial types—like you!” according to the MML Web site. “Communities with vibrant downtowns, arts and culture, mass transit, and overall flexible and diverse environments are what you are looking for. . . and they attract the 21st century employers.”
The first place winner will receive $300 and the second and third place winners will each receive $100. This is a statewide competition and all entries must be received by Sept. 15.
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Source: Dan Gilmartin, MML
Ivy Hughes, development news editor, can be reached here.
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