MICHIGAN
     Nov. 2, 2010 Governor 
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RICK's
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Rick's Top 10 guiding principles to reinventing Michigan serve as the foundation for his vision and long-term plan to lead Michigan through today's challenges and into the era of innovation.

1 CREATE MORE AND BETTER JOBS
Rick believes that Michigan needs to cultivate a thriving and globally competitive economy with a diverse business base, enabling job growth and prosperity. His entrepreneurial experience, management over the growth of Gateway and leadership in economic development programs, such as Ann Arbor SPARK and the MEDC, make him uniquely qualified and positioned to lead this state in creating more and better jobs.

2 REFORM MICHIGAN'S TAX SYSTEM
Rick believes that we need to reduce the tax burden on families and businesses in Michigan. Rather than advocate for short-term solutions – Rick wants to reform Michigan's tax system so that it is competitive, simple, fair, transparent, efficient and facilitates economic growth.

3 FIX MICHIGAN'S BROKEN GOVERNMENT
It's time we reinvent state government so that it runs efficiently and serves its citizens as customers. Rick wants to restore ethics, accountability and transparency to state and local government. Rick believes we need a new approach to governing that is not politically motivated, but solution oriented.

4 CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL KEEP OUR YOUTH – OUR FUTURE – IN MICHIGAN
Rick believes that we need to create networks, programs, and environments across Michigan that will cause our young people to want to stay in this state. His experience has given him an understanding of how Michigan can retain and attract young talent.

5 RESTORE CITIES AND CONTROL URBAN SPRAWL
In order for Michigan to truly reinvent itself, its cities and communities must become more vibrant. Rick will work to improve the state's city centers and create attractive living and working environments for its citizens. Rick supports the establishment of a proper mass transit backbone in the state.

6 ENHANCE MICHIGAN'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMAGE
Rick believes that to reinvent Michigan, we must focus our marketing strategy to encourage tourism, attract innovative businesses, invest in the arts, and build our roads and infrastructure in order to enhance Michigan's image.

7 PROTECT MICHIGAN'S ENVIRONMENT
As a native Michigander, Rick knows that Michigan's awe inspiring lakes, landscapes and natural resources are some of its most valuable assets. Rick has served on the Nature Conservancy and believes that protecting the environment and growing the economy can be done simultaneously. Michigan needs to be a leader in the innovative movement towards alternative and cleaner energy.

8 REFORM MICHIGAN'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Rick believes that a child's progress from pre-kindergarten through college and advanced degrees is the cycle on which the state's efforts should be focused and coordinated. Rick believes that schools, teachers and parents must renew their commitment to ensuring that each child is given the best possible preparation and education for life which is critical for future generations to be competitive and innovative.

9 REFORM MICHIGAN'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Every citizen should have access to affordable and quality healthcare. Rick believes that the cornerstone to successful health care reform must include prevention, wellness and personal responsibiIity.

10 BRING "WINNING" BACK TO MICHIGAN
Rick believes that it is time for this state to create a hopeful, positive culture and attitude where personal responsibility and collective determination introduce us to a new era. Rick also believes in the importance of embracing our racial, social and geographic diversity to reach common goals for the state.




Rick was born and raised in Battle Creek by his father Dale, an owner of a window cleaning business, and his mother Helen. He studied at the University of Michigan, earning an MBA and JD all by the age of 23.

Rick met his wife, Sue, while working for Coopers 8: Lybrand in Detroit. Today, Rick and Sue reside in Ann Arbor with their kids: Jeff, Melissa, and Kelsey.

He directed the growth of the computer company Gateway from a private company with less than 1,000 employees to a publicly traded corporation employing over 10,000. Currently CEO of Ardesta, a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups, Rick has created hundreds of Michigan jobs and more across the country.

Active in the business community, he was the first chairman of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and served as founding Chairman of Ann Arbor SPARK, the economic development organization for the Ann Arbor region.

On July 21st, 2009, Rick announced his candidacy for Governor because he believes it is time for a leader with a strong entrepreneurial background to reinvent Michigan, restore hope to its people, and provide tangible solutions to Michigan's challenges. He is currently traveling the state to share his vision, listen to his fellow citizens and encourage them to help him reinvent this Great State and lead it into the era of innovation.
 
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