As America's economy slows down there will be increased competitiveness between our nation's neighboring states and communities. All communities will be challenged in their efforts to recruit a shrinking number of business development opportunities. It is a fact that new development leads to more jobs and better lives for the families that live within our great city. Throughout America, every community has something special to offer prospective developers.
Some communities offer free land, tax incentives and the ever more prevalent technology offerings.
Every location has some form of inviting recreational opportunity. Through the years, it has become difficult to distinguish the differences between what diverse regions are using as business recruitment incentives. I believe that the key to Duluth's long-term prosperity lies in the quality and education of the work force that we have to offer. As a society, we need to ensure that every community member is fully prepared to lead a full and productive life. The future work force in Northeastern Minnesota will succeed or fail based upon the education it receives in elementary through secondary schooling.