PromiseNet 2008 conference brings national attention to Kalamazoo Promise, spurs wide-ranging discussion of college-funding programs

The Kalamazoo Promise has sparked a grassroots movement with “huge potential” to revitalize local economies across America and transform the nation’s work force, according to participants in a national conference that concluded here Friday.But with the movement still in its infancy, questions remain about the best way to implement Promise scholarship programs and about their long-term effectiveness, said participants of PromiseNet 2008.

The conference drew people from 80 communities in 22 states to talk about scholarship programs tied to economic development. The event was held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in Kalamazoo and was organized by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.

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