Business Leaders for Michigan applauds MSF approval of Jobs Ready Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – Recognizing growing talent needs, Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) engaged Public Sector Consultants to research and analyze the job training programs of other states who lead on...
View ArticleOpinion: No half-fixes for Michigan roads
By Doug Rothwell; Published 10:01 p.m. ET April 17, 2019 Michigan drivers and our elected state leaders agree — Michigan’s roads and bridges are crumbling, and we need to fix them. Agreement is harder...
View Article5 things to know this month
May is set to be a significant month in shaping public policies that affect all of Michigan: 1. The House and Senate are both moving auto no-fault insurance reform bills aimed at reducing costs for...
View ArticleStatement on auto no-fault insurance reform
Statement from Doug Rothwell, President & CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan: “Business Leaders for Michigan applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and Speaker...
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Continuing Michigan’s momentum into the summer
We predicted it would be a productive May for Michigan, and it truly was. Within the first 6 months of a “divided” state government in Lansing, our state policymakers worked together to solve one of...
View ArticleStatewide business organizations share statement on budget negotiations
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lansing Regional Chamber, Flint & Genesee Chamber of...
View ArticleEditorial: Time is now to make roads funding deal
A coalition of business advocates last week had a simple message for legislators: Fix the roads before you hit the road. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit...
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After 10 years of steady growth, Michigan’s economy faces headwinds
As of July, the U.S. economic recovery from the Great Recession is now the longest in American history, dating to the 1850s. Yet several factors are emerging that could leave the state more vulnerable...
View ArticleBLM 2Q 2019 economic forecast: Business leaders predict stable growth for...
Capital investment, job growth expected to remain stable over next 6–12 months but growing number see downturn ahead DETROIT— A majority of Michigan business leaders expect to continue or boost their...
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10 reasons to attend the Michigan CEO Summit
Two keynote speakers: Ritch Allison of Domino’s & Craig Menear of Home Depot The greatest networking opportunity: attended by 400+ executives from corporations, nonprofits & associations Learn...
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BLM 3Q 2019 economic forecast: Business Leaders convey mixed views of...
DETROIT — Michigan’s business leaders will focus on the state’s ability to weather a major recession and thrive in a knowledge economy when they meet at a major CEO summit in Detroit next month. The...
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What actions can we take to keep accelerating Michigan’s growth?
That’s a wrap for another fantastic CEO Summit. Our event on Nov. 5 was aimed at figuring out what’s headed our way next: a recession? Further economic growth with new hires and business expansions?...
View ArticleIs Michigan ready for the next recession? Not even close
From Crain’s Detroit – In the last couple of years, many economists have suggested that the U.S. economy could enter a recession in 2020 or 2021. Trade wars, ballooning corporate and personal debt, a...
View ArticleLaunch Michigan releases Phase I recommendations
Launch Michigan is a diverse alliance of education, labor, business and philanthropic organizations, and parents and civic leaders committed to establishing a shared agenda to ensure all Michigan...
View ArticleMichigan roads: how bad are they, how are they funded, and how on Earth can...
From Michigan Radio: It is a fact universally acknowledged that Michigan has terrible roads. While there are a lot of arguments to be had about how to actually fix the roads by politicians and policy...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders for Michigan releases data-based strategic plan, offering...
Independent data on 50+ indicators of Michigan’s success compared to other states now available LANSING, Mich. – Executive leadership from Michigan’s largest universities and companies gathered with...
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Business Leaders for Michigan Economic Forecast: MI Expected to Continue...
LANSING—Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state’s economic growth will continue to lag that of the U.S., though they are generally more optimistic about both the state and national economies...
View ArticleBLM 2Q 2019 economic forecast: Business leaders predict stable growth for...
Capital investment, job growth expected to remain stable over next 6–12 months but growing number see downturn ahead DETROIT— A majority of Michigan business leaders expect to continue or boost their...
View ArticleBLM 2Q 2019 economic forecast: Business leaders predict stable growth for...
Capital investment, job growth expected to remain stable over next 6–12 months but growing number see downturn ahead DETROIT— A majority of Michigan business leaders expect to continue or boost their...
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BLM 3Q 2019 economic forecast: Business Leaders convey mixed views of...
DETROIT — Michigan’s business leaders will focus on the state’s ability to weather a major recession and thrive in a knowledge economy when they meet at a major CEO summit in Detroit next month. The...
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