In this week’s “50 CEO’s on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports,” Doug Rothwell speaks with Randy Agley, Chairman of the Talon Group.

Agely speaks with host Doug Rothwell about how Detroit and Southeast Michigan must undergo the necessary steps in order to become a more attractive place for entrepreneurs. He notes that this will also take some sacrifice and good leadership to happen.

“We’ve relied, in the past, on the auto industry to generate growth in Michigan, but that isn’t where the future lies for us,” says Agley, “There are plenty of entrepreneurs sprouting up, but we have to change the generic factors in Michigan to make it more appealing. We need to establish a tax environment that is competitive, or more competitive than other states, and we don’t have that yet.”

Agley also shares his take on why education is so important, especially to keep students in the area productive and engaged.

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