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Opening Arguments

The Valpo example

It's nice to have the All-America City bragging rights again, but I'm more impressed with Valparaiso's being named the state's 2009 Community of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The award reflects Valpo's economic growth and financial stability at a time when most other cities are falling apart. Public investment of $40 million has been topped by almost $700 million in private investment, which created 1,500 to 2,000 jobs. City government has a $2.6 million rainy day fund:

"Mayor Jon Costas and other community and business leaders have emphasized infrastructure improvements and taken advantage of the many benefits of working closely together," state chamber president Kevin Brinegar said in a prepared statement.

Sounds like they're sticking to the basics and doing them well, doesn't it? There's a lesson there.

Comments

Bob G.
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 10:06am

BIG lesson....!

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