Midland Tomorrow among top economic development organizations in the nation

Midland Tomorrow might have its sights set on the future, but the economic development organization was recently recognized for what it has done. Business Facilities magazine awarded Midland Tomorrow the Economic Development Excellence Award for a community with a population of 50,000 to 200,000 people. "It helps build support for our efforts from our board, our investor base and the community at large," said Scott Walker, Midland Tomorrow's chief executive officer. The award recognizes Midland Tomorrow for its programs that attract and help grow business in the area. Walker said the organization began focusing its efforts on economic gardening, or helping to strengthen existing businesses, about eight years ago, and has seen tremendous success. Over the past two years alone, Midland Tomorrow has assisted companies in investing more than $900 million in the community, resulting in the creation of more than 3,000 jobs.

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