We believe in Michigan, its people, and its boundless potential. At Business Leaders For Michigan, we are united by an ambitious goal: making Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs, talent, and a thriving economy. Our impact is driven by the direct involvement of CEOs from the state’s leading employers, whose organizations and people are integral to Michigan’s storied history and promising future.

Together, we carry forward a bold mission, sparking collective action. Guided by research and diverse perspectives, we develop strategies, shape public policy and drive initiatives that bring people and ideas together to ignite change – for growth, shared prosperity, and lasting progress. For all of us.
For Michigan.

Our Priorities

Shared prosperity and lasting progress

We are committed to ensuring that Michigan becomes a Top 10 state for jobs, talent and a thriving economy. “Compete to Win: Michigan’s Path to Top 10” is our comprehensive
plan focusing on these four key priority areas:

Featured Report

Innovation Economy Scorecard

Innovation has always been central to Michigan’s story, turning big ideas into lasting impact. In today’s fast-moving global economy, Michigan needs new areas of growth, new ways of doing more with less, and new solutions to its toughest problems.

Featured News and Reports

Bringing information and ideas to light

Business Leaders For Michigan develops strategies that are research-driven and fact-based. By illuminating crucial insights and connecting perspectives, our proposals and strategies are grounded in Michigan’s ongoing economic realities and aimed at igniting new vitality and competitiveness to our state.

Our Members

Powered by direct CEO involvement.

Our impact is driven by the direct involvement of CEOs from the state’s leading employers, whose organizations and people are integral to Michigan’s storied history and promising future.