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George Erickcek, senior regional analyst for the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, was commissioned by WIRED West Michigan to analyze emerging economic industries with potential in West Michigan.

To learn more about the Emerging Sectors Skill Analysis and the research behind the report, visit www.upjohninstitute.org. Or, contact George Erickcek at erickcek@upjohninstitute.org.

WIRED Innovation: Emerging Sectors Skill Analysis

Innovation Champion: George Erickcek

WIRED West Michigan’s Emerging Sectors Skill Analysis Innovation was designed to identify the emerging and growth sectors in the West Michigan economy capable of boosting the region’s global competitiveness.

After extensive research and analysis, the report concludes that West Michigan would be better off trying to help its core manufacturing base “reinvent and diversify”, versus chasing the other “usual suspects” – e.g., life sciences, software, film industry.

Related Materials:

Emerging Industries Report - Looking Beyond the Usual Suspects

Emerging Industries Report - Final Draft

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