Example Idea #1 — Problem Statement — Michigan is a beautiful place to live and visit...
Problem Statement — Michigan is a beautiful place to live and visit but people aren't coming to Michigan anymore to see all that the state has to offer. Main places of interest are; Detroit, the UP, Northern Michigan (Traverse City), and the Great Lakes but poor tourism.
Proposed Situation — Create a "Frequent Visitors Program", visitors are given credit points for how much time/money is spent during their visit. There is a separate part of in state and out of state residents.
Expected Outcome — Increased tourism which would in turn bring money and tourism to the state.
Example Idea #2 — Problem Statement — Companies and small businesses are leaving...
Problem Statement — Companies and small businesses are leaving the state, going out of business or are choosing to start in neighboring states.
Proposed Solution — Similar to the ruling that gives tax breaks to films made primarily in Michigan, Give companies tax incentives. This applies for companies moving to the area, starting up, or smaller locally owned shops.
Expected Outcome — By giving tax breaks to these companies, it will allow them to put more money into their business. This in turn creates more jobs, a higher standard of living, and a greater sense of community.
Example Idea #3 — Problem Statement — The environment is important to all of us. Michigan...
Problem Statement — The environment is important to all of us. Michigan can go green and help the economy as well.
Proposed Solution — Bring in technological companies to do research with wind, water, and crops grown in Michigan to find a cleaner, more fuel efficient way to live our lives.
Expected Outcome — This will have a two sided effect. On one side there will be the creation of jobs as companies are brought in. There will also be farms and industrial companies that would benefit from contracts. The other part would be finding a new way to live our lives while protecting the environment.
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