9/9/14 - The kickoff session of the annual Howell Chamber of Commerce breakfast series started the day off with encouraging news for local residents. Speakers at todayâs Good Morning Livingston gathering agreed that Livingston Countyâs economy is on track to surpass 2006, the previous high point just prior to the recession. Livingston County Administrator Belinda Peters shared positive economic indicators for 2014 including a decline in foreclosed and delinquent properties this year, as well as a dip in delinquent taxes. Peters says there is an increase in building permits for the area and the real estate market has spiked. She tells WHMI the construction will bring more than new businesses, but also new jobs and a positive cycle of economic activity. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is also encouraging the economy with providing scholarship opportunities to further county employeeâs education. The Margaret Starkey Scholarship was awarded to 15 students that work in Livingston County and are nominated by their employers. Good Morning Livingston recognized the recipients this morning with a $1,000 scholarship each to continue their schooling. (DK/JK)
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