The 2008 Detroit Regional Business Attraction and Expansion Successes Report contains documented information submitted by the Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan (EDCSEM). The coalition is comprised of 13 economic development agencies in the region and works to promote regional solutions that accelerate economic growth. During the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, EDCSEM member agencies engaged in a total of 183 new projects representing over $1 billion in investment to the region. The total number of jobs created and retained in 2008 was projected to be 19,688 as a result of these investments. In addition, the region's business accelerators provided business development support to nearly 1200 companies. Click here for a copy of the report.