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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSIGHT ON By MaryBeth Matzek Teaming up Manitowoc County launches cluster initiative to grow economy T business growth by shining a spotlight on industry clusters. The new Lakeshore Industry Corporation of Manitowoc County will launch a new program designed to boost his month, the Economic Development county borders so that's why we decided to broaden our scope and get neighboring counties involved. For the past year, the counties, " Cluster Initiative, which is being done in collaboration with Door, Calumet, Kewaunee and Sheboygan counties, brings businesses together to find additional growth and development, says EDCMC Executive Director Connie Loden. "Clusters are a proven, successful tool in economic development," says Loden, who worked to form industry clusters in central Wisconsin before joining the EDCMC in 2011. "Goods and services don't stop flowing at 36 | INSIGHT • August 2012 led by Manitowoc, have met with representatives from New North Inc. and Lakeshore Technical College to discuss which industries are strong along the Lakeshore and how to bring them together. "We are at the beginning of the next cycle upturn. The regions that work together to develop a cohesive growth plan are going to be the winners during the next cycle, Tim Reis of the Manitowoc Company " says "Clusters are a proven, successful tool in economic development. Goods and services don't stop flowing at county borders so that's why we decided to broaden our scope and get neighboring counties involved." – Connie Loden, EDCMC Executive Direc tor www. insightonbusiness.com