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Want a copy of our 2007-2008 Annual Report?

Just say the word. Email Anna at anna@suburbsalliance.org and she'll be sure to get you one (or two!)

Our hot-off-the-press publication emphasizes how the Michigan Suburbs Alliance hinges on the interactivity of city leaders, citizens, students, planners, policy makers, developers, academics and nonprofit and business visionaries. As a unique point of collaboration, we don't merely talk about regionalism; we manifest in the partnerships that shape our work from the ground up.

Because southeast Michigan matters to all of us.

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Letter from the Staff (and Friends)

Millennials and Mentoring

Personal relationships are key for inviting young talent in southeast Michigan to be active civic leaders. Ferndale City Manager Robert Bruner once worked as an assistant manager both in Oak Park and for Ypsilanti City Manager Edward Koryzno. Bruner credits the mentoring of Koryzno and other experienced leaders for guiding him into his current role in city government. 
 

Bruner and Koryzno shared their thoughts on mentoring in local government with the Suburbs Alliance.

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