Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet (09.25.14) Welcome Comments by Conference of Western Wayne Chair Tracey Schultz Kobylarz, Supervisor, Redford Township It is my honor and privilege to serve as the chairperson of the Conference of Western Wayne. On behalf of my fellow elected community leaders from across Western Wayne County, thank you for celebrating our demonstrated spirit and examples of regional cooperation and opportunities. The Conference of Western Wayne has been in existence since 1978. We are a non-partisan, non-profit organization that represents 18 communities serving more than 700,000 residents and providing 54% of the entire county’s tax base. The CWW Board puts politics aside and works together to promote policies and programs that are good for all our communities, our businesses and our residents. The members the Conference of Western Wayne Board of Directors are: Cities: Mayor Jack O’Reilly, Dearborn Mayor Jack Kirksey, Livonia Mayor William Wild, Westland Mayor Daniel Paletko, Dearborn Heights Mayor Hilliard Hampton, Inkster Mayor Kerreen Conley, Belleville Mayor Christopher Johnson, Northville Mayor LeRoy Burcroff, Romulus Mayor Pro-Tem Jaylee Lynch, Garden City Mayor Dan Dwyer, Plymouth Mayor Al Haidous, Wayne Townships: Supervisor Robert Nix II, Northville Twp. Supervisor Phil LaJoy, Canton Twp. Supervisor Johnny Vawters, Sumpter Twp. Supervisor Linda Combs, Van Buren Twp. Supervisor David Glaab, Huron Twp. Supervisor Richard Reaume, Plymouth Twp. Supervisor Tracey Schultz Kobylarz, Redford Twp. Administration: Marsha Bianconi, Executive Director Jordyn Salmon, Assistant Director Kim Wellwood, Administrative Assistant The Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet is now in its second year and is designed to be a celebration of the good governance, good business, and good people that make our communities work. It is also a great opportunity for all of us to recognize the collective strength and resources of Western Wayne County: 18 communities, 12 colleges and universities, several major freeways, a major airport, a diverse collection of businesses, low unemployment rates, and strong property values. Almost 300 people gathered to hear about the favorable economic climate from David Sowerby, CFA of Loomis, Sayles & Company and the Regional Business Update from Mary Kramer of Crain’s Detroit Business. Ms. Kramer also did an outstanding job as our moderator. The event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of Dan West, President, CEO Livonia Chamber of Commerce, and his team along with our many sponsors which included: Bank of America Winchester Consulting Group Ford Motor Company OHM Alpha USA Ritter GIS QMC Bright House Networks Comcast Business Crain’s Detroit Business Davenport University DTE Energy Emerson Process Management Henry Ford College & Dearborn Public Schools ITC Holdings Corp. Miller Canfield Parkside Credit Union Plante Moran PNC Bank Schoolcraft College Schostak Brothers & Company Southeast Michigan Community Alliance St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull, Inc. Waste Management Western Wayne County Fire Department Mutual Aid Association While we are all happy to see progress in Detroit, we also need to acknowledge the attributes and economic development taking place in the rest of Wayne County, particularly here in our 18 western Wayne County communities. That’s why we gathered on September 25, 2014. We used this occasion to learn and meet others so we can make our communities, our businesses, and our region better. We are making a difference and Western Wayne County is a great place to live, work, play, worship and learn! In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, Tracey Schultz Kobylarz Redford Township Supervisor & Chairperson of the Conference of Western Wayne County
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:43:16 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015