Michigan CEO Survey: Stable near-term outlook for Michigan economy, but future growth will require overcoming obstacles

DETROIT – Three-quarters of Michigan’s top executives expect Michigan’s economy to stay about the same over the next six months and more than half expect their revenues to increase, according…

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Read more about the article Opinion: Funds to drive more resources into Michigan classrooms are languishing. Our kids pay the ultimate price.
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Opinion: Funds to drive more resources into Michigan classrooms are languishing. Our kids pay the ultimate price.

As seen in Crain's Detroit Business, June 13, 2024 Opinion: Funds to drive more resources into Michigan classrooms are languishing. Our kids pay the ultimate price. By Jeff Donofrio  Education…

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Opinion: A wake-up call to change K-12 education system

As appears in Crain’s Detroit Business  Who is ultimately accountable for K-12 educational outcomes? New analysis a wake-up call to change the system.  By Ron Hall and Mike Jandernoa April…

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Resolve, unity, vision essential to reverse Michigan’s population crisis

DETROIT – Jeff Donofrio, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, Sandy K. Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Brian Calley, president and CEO of…

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Read more about the article Gary Torgow elected Chairman of Business Leaders for Michigan
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Gary Torgow elected Chairman of Business Leaders for Michigan

DETROIT – Business Leaders for Michigan today announced that Gary Torgow has been elected chairman of the Board of the state’s business roundtable. Torgow, chairman of Huntington Bank, succeeds Howard…

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Read more about the article Business Leaders for Michigan Names Jacqueline Wiggins as New COO
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Business Leaders for Michigan Names Jacqueline Wiggins as New COO

DETROIT – Business Leaders for Michigan today announced that Jacqueline J. Wiggins has joined the organization as chief operating officer. Wiggins brings extensive experience in private and public companies spanning…

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New Statewide Survey Reveals Priorities for Michigan Residents Ages 18-29: Get the Fundamentals Right, Diversify the Economy, Create a Welcoming State

  Just 64% of respondents say they see themselves living in Michigan in 10 years, and those who plan to leave don’t think there are enough job opportunities in the…

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Michigan CEOs’ confidence in economic outlook improves, but inflation, talent shortages and recession remain as risks

Business Leaders for Michigan survey shows 74% of executives expect the state’s economic outlook to stay the same or improve over the next six to 12 months, up 20 points…

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