Business Leaders for Michigan Statement on Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Mothering Justice v. Attorney General “adopt & amend” case

“This decision will dramatically impact Michigan employers and employees, especially small businesses.  We urge the legislature to move swiftly to prevent negative consequences for workers, entrepreneurs, and Michigan’s business climate.”  

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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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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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Read more about the article Business Leaders for Michigan releases community college report, provides recommendations to improve graduation rates, close talent gaps and improve competitiveness
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Business Leaders for Michigan releases community college report, provides recommendations to improve graduation rates, close talent gaps and improve competitiveness

New report recognizes the potential and need for community colleges that strengthen local communities and people, prepare students for college and careers and connect job seekers and job providers Michigan…

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