Pfizer's announcement last month that it would close down
its Michigan operations came as a blow to the state and
the region. At the same time, the move generated significant
dialogue about opportunities and changes that could advance
the state and keep talent in Michigan.
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Several teams have been formed to address these questions,
and EMU staff including President John Fallon, Chief Governmental
Relations Officer Freman Hendrix, College of Business Dean
David Mielke, and Executive Assistant to the President
Steve Holda have joined these groups. One team is a SWOT
(strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) task
force whose charge is to address matters of economic impact
to the state and the region. This group, in association
with others, has developed a Web-based survey to assess
talent in the region.
The group's goal is to encourage wide distribution and
broad participation in the survey. EMU employees and community
members are encouraged to take the survey and spread the
word among their associates.
"This is one of many ways
for EMU to stay connected, and to participate in efforts
that support our community and the growth of our state," said
Freman Hendrix.
Other survey partners include Ann Arbor Area Chamber of
Commerce, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio, University of Michigan,
Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Michigan
Works, and the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce.
To take the survey, visit www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2268H42U6BU
