An Introduction to Business Leaders for Michigan, and Its Collective Economic Impact
May 18, 2015
Our members drive 32% of the state’s economy, generate over $1 Trillion in annual revenue and serve nearly one half of all Michigan public university students.
Read More2015 New Michigan Report: Michigan’s Progress in Leveraging Six Opportunities
March 25, 2015
This report was unveiled at Business Leaders for Michigan's 3rd annual Leadership Summit on March 26, 2015, where nearly 500 attendees met to hear about Michigan's recent progress in six areas identified in BLM's New Michigan strategy as having the greatest potential to grow good jobs quickly and a sustainable economy.
Read More2014 Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report
February 23, 2015
This report provides a fact-based assessment of Michigan's economic competitiveness relative to other states.
Read MoreBusiness Leaders’ Insights: How Higher Education Can Help Michigan Become a Top Ten State
February 11, 2015
This report explores the specific contributions made by Michigan’s higher education sector and discusses the strong and growing need for quality postsecondary options.
Read MoreThe 2014 Michigan Turnaround Plan
April 3, 2014
Five years after the launch of its strategy for economic change, BLM unveiled plans for continuing Michigan’s progress toward more jobs, higher income, and a healthy economy.
Read MoreGrowing A New Michigan: The 2014 Report on Michigan’s Progress in Growing Six Opportunities
March 9, 2014
This report was unveiled at Business Leaders for Michigan's 2nd annual Leadership Summit on March 10, 2014, where nearly 500 attendees met to hear about Michigan's recent progress in six areas identified in BLM’s New Michigan strategy as having the greatest potential to grow good jobs quickly and a sustainable economy.
Read MoreUniversity Research Corridor Economic Impact Report
January 7, 2014
Michigan’s University Research Corridor ranks high among eight university innovation clusters in a new measure that examines R&D spending, research commercialization and talent production, according to a new Economic Impact Report.
Read MoreMichigan Poised to be Global Center of Mobility
December 11, 2013
Michigan has the potential to grow up to 100,000 new jobs in the state’s important automotive sector by becoming a center of excellence in advanced powertrain, lightweight and smart/connected transportation technologies.
Read MoreNew Michigan: Global Center of Advanced Mobility
December 11, 2013
This report outlines a strategy to position Michigan for long-term growth in the auto sector as it continues to transition to an increasingly advanced technology-based sector.
Read MoreEngineering Village Business Plan
December 2, 2013
Business Leaders for Michigan’s (BLM) New Michigan strategy identified Michigan’s engineering talent as a key asset that could be leveraged to help grow the state’s economy into a Global Engineering Village.
Read MoreDesigning Michigan’s Economic Future
December 2, 2013
Michigan can capitalize on its engineering strengths to become a leader in the knowledge economy of tomorrow, according to recommendations released today by Business Leaders for Michigan.
Read MoreBusiness Leader’s Insights: Local Government Collaboration in Michigan
November 12, 2013
This report explores the key economic factors impacting local governments nationally and in Michigan.
Read MoreBLM report shows Michigan local governments are collaborating, more can be done
November 12, 2013
Regional leaders in Michigan have been pursuing collaboration for some time and will have more opportunities to enhance collaboration in the years ahead, according to a report released today by BLM.
Read More2013 Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report
October 1, 2013
This report provides a fact-based assessment of Michigan’s economic competitiveness relative to other states and nations. Michigan’s performance is compared with that of other states on key output (e.g., employment, GDP) and input (e.g., labor cost) metrics.
Read MoreMichigan’s Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Strategic Plan 2013-2020
April 12, 2013
This plan was developed in collaboration with state business, economic development, university and nonprofit leaders. It is a blueprint for building a logistics and supply chain ecosystem that creates new opportunities for Michigan businesses and citizens.
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