Business Leaders for Michigan Shares COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan
Restart, Restructure, Reignite proposal makes policy recommendations positioning Michigan for a swift, sustainable economic turnaround LANSING, Mich. – Business Leaders […]
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MI Business Leaders predict Q3 return to in-person work, improved economic outcomes this year
February 22, 2021
Top executives cautiously optimistic about 2021 economic conditions LANSING—A newly updated and expanded survey of Michigan’s business leaders reflects a […]
Business Leaders for Michigan releases 3Q 2020 economic forecast
October 29, 2020
Results reflect greater optimism, hinging on prevention of full second wave of virus DETROIT— In a reversal of second quarter […]
Business Leaders for Michigan releases 2Q 2020 economic forecast
July 29, 2020
Michigan will continue suffering ramifications of coronavirus pandemic, mitigation needed to protect against future job losses DETROIT— The leaders of […]
Business Leaders for Michigan Economic Forecast: MI Expected to Continue Growing Slower than Nation
February 7, 2020
LANSING—Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state’s economic growth will continue to lag that of the U.S., though they are generally […]
BLM 3Q 2019 economic forecast: Business Leaders convey mixed views of Michigan, U.S. economies
October 16, 2019
DETROIT — Michigan’s business leaders will focus on the state’s ability to weather a major recession and thrive in a […]
BLM 1Q 2019 economic forecast: Majority of MI Business Leaders optimistic about state, U.S. economic strength
April 10, 2019
DETROIT— Optimism remains strong among Michigan’s business community, with most leaders anticipating continuing growth during the remainder of 2019. “Michigan’s […]
BLM 4Q 2018 Economic Forecast: Majority of Business Leaders Predict Stable or Growing Jobs and Investment in MI
December 8, 2018
DETROIT— More than 80 percent of Michigan’s largest companies forecast their employment and investment in Michigan will stay the same […]
BLM 3Q 2018 Economic Forecast: Business leaders signal slower growth
October 16, 2018
DETROIT, Mich. – Michigan’s business leaders predict slower growth during the next six to 18 months, according to the latest quarterly […]
2Q 2018 Economic Forecast: Federal Tax Reform Will Continue to Advance U.S. Economy
May 23, 2018
DETROIT, Mich. – Michigan’s business leaders continue to forecast stronger growth for both the U.S. and state economies specifically citing […]