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Overview
Established in 2006, the Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF) is a regional community and economic development collaborative committed to putting Mid-Michigan first. PCF activities are aimed at diversifying Mid-Michigan's economy and promoting job growth. PCF supports the expansion of industries such as next generation transportation, alternative energy, biomass, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and homeland security. In particular, we want to position Mid-Michigan as a world leader in the post-petroleum economy. PCF is a not-for-profit organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
PCF's purpose is to:
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Promote business and market the region as a center of entrepreneurship and innovation
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Develop regional strategies to recruit and retain skilled workers
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Improve educational outcomes to ensure workers have the skills and training for the emerging jobs of the new economy
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Work with researchers to facilitate the commercialization of their products
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Enhance cultural opportunities to keep young workers in the region
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Encourage municipal collaborations to ensure that cities, counties, and townships in Mid-Michigan compete successfully--not against one another, but with regions across the globe
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Bring together groups and individuals who do not usually interact--community and economic developers, business and philanthropic leaders, local elected officials, and neighborhood champions--and connect them with the right relationships and resources to spur their success.
Michigan State University is a founding partner and key supporter of PCF. President Lou Anna K. Simon is committed to regional economic development and revitalization and to accelerating the transfer of knowledge from MSU's cutting-edge research labs to new firms, industries, and enterprises. PCF acts as a broker between MSU researchers who have developed products that they would like to commercialize and financial institutions, venture capital organizations, and other resources needed to make their products market-ready.
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