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CRE - What are the benefits of regional Collaboration?

  • Collaborative planning and practices can lead to cost savings for the taxpayer
  • Cooperative problem-solving may provide quicker and better solutions - and may help prevent future problems
  • Sharing resources may ensure that public services will continue without interruption
  • Regional collaboration may be an effective land use tool
  • Regional Collaboration-Best Practices

  • CRE 2008 Awards DOC icon
    Governor Granholm Announces New Round of Grants for Centers for Regional Excellence PDF icon

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    Message from Governor Granholm

    "now is the time to forge new partnerships among local entities to promote efficiency, stretch dollars and maximize services to the public by pooling resources, sharing services, technology, office space and human resources."
    ~Governor Jennifer Granholm

    Regional Ravings
    2008 CRE Round II Proposals Submitted PDF icon
    2008 Request for Proposals Round II PDF icon
    2006 CRE Blurbs PDF icon
    CRE blurbs are snippets about each grant proposal submitted to the Centers for Regional Excellence program. Community names have been left out of the blurbs. The following blurbs give a brief look at what the submitted grant proposals proposed to do in regards to regional collaboration.
    Governor Announces "Center for Excellence" to Streamline Government Resources and Save Taxpayers Money.
    Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced seven community partnerships have been selected to receive a "Center for Excellence" pilot designation and grants up to $25,000 over two years to fund their projects. The designation is awarded through the Centers for Regional Excellence (CRE) program, which was created by Granholm to encourage resource sharing and savings among local governments. The state received 35 applications with various proposals outlining such programs as combining public safety dispatch, transportation authorities, and payroll systems to better serve Michigan citizens.


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