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At Business Leaders for Michigan, we pride ourselves on developing strategies that are research-driven and fact-based. Our proposals and strategies are grounded in Michigan’s ongoing economic realities and aimed at bringing new vitality and competitiveness to our state. Our featured and most recent studies, reports and benchmarking websites are included below.

Business Leaders for Michigan statement on the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections

November 9, 2022

Congratulations to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on her election to a second term, as well as all those elected to the […]

Business Leaders for Michigan poll shows voters broadly agree on top issues the state must focus on to improve competitiveness

October 4, 2022

Michigan voters also slightly optimistic about the direction of the state’s economy and very optimistic about their own personal economic […]

Statement on Supplemental Spending Agreement

September 28, 2022

September 28, 2022 Business Leaders for Michigan issued the following statement after the Michigan House and Senate approved a supplemental […]

Michigan executives optimistic about their businesses despite concerns the economy is softening

September 7, 2022

90% of those surveyed expect to have the same or increased employment in Michigan in the next 6-12 months 52% […]

Opinion: Fixing Michigan schools will take time, hard work, investment

August 17, 2022

As published in the Detroit Free Press August 13, 2022 By Jeff Donofrio and Paula Herbart Historically, our public education […]

Statement on the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling that the state’s civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation

July 28, 2022

“Business Leaders for Michigan has long advocated for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Our people are the lifeblood of […]