I would personally like to invite you to attend a regional information forum presented on behalf of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This forum is scheduled for January 31, 2008. The goal of the forum is to provide informational updates on our statewide economic development initiatives and provide an open dialog on key issues surrounding our strategic objectives. By bringing together our local economic develompent partners, business and government representatives we can discuss how to work together to create new jobs and oppotunities for Michigan's citizens. We ask that you RSVP by no later than January 25th due to limited space.

My hope is that we will have a full audience to gain the best input into our overall goals and objectives towards moving the state forward in the 21st Century.

I personally look forward to seeing you there.

James C. Epolito
President & CEO
Michigan Economoic Development Corporation

Where:   Park Place Hotel
              33 East State Street
              Traverse City, Michigan 49684
              (231) 956-5000
              www.park-place-hotel.com

When:    Thursday, January 31, 2008
             12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

R.S.V.P. by January 21 to the MEDC's Resa Civils. Lunch and program provided at no cost to participants.