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Key Steps to a Stronger Michigan
June 13, 2017
There are three major items before the legislature that need swift action that are essential to strengthening our state: 1) finalizing the budget 2) addressing unfunded pension liabilities, and 3) improving Michigan's ability to compete for large scale projects with hundreds of good paying jobs.
Read More77% of Michigan Residents Across State Support Good Jobs for Michigan Plan
June 7, 2017
More than three-quarters of all Michigan residents back the proposed Good Jobs for Michigan proposal, according to survey data released by coalition leaders.
Read MoreBLM 2Q 2017 Economic Forecast: Most Business Leaders Expect to Increase Capital Investment, Employment in Michigan During Next Six Months
May 25, 2017
Business leaders are optimistic about their companies’ ability to add new jobs and investment in Michigan, according to the latest quarterly survey of BLM members.
Read MoreLet’s Bring More Good Paying Jobs to Michigan
May 10, 2017
Michigan doesn't just need more jobs, we need more good jobs-jobs that help people afford the food, housing, child care and transportation they need to be prosperous. Good paying jobs will allow our residents to grow and thrive. Good paying jobs will make our state stronger and more competitive.
Read MoreBLM Releases Report Identifying Best Practices for Fiscal Stability
April 18, 2017
BLM will host a Leadership Summit on Fiscal Stability, bringing together business, municipal, state, and nonprofit leaders for an extended examination of state and local financial stability in Michigan and the steps needed to best position the state for long term prosperity.
Read MoreBLM Hosts Leadership Summit on Fiscal Stability April 17
April 3, 2017
Michigan’s top business executives, nonprofit and community leaders, educators, and policymakers will meet at Lansing’s Radisson Hotel on Monday, Apr 17 for a high-impact discussion of the state’s fiscal stability.
Read MoreBusiness Leaders for Michigan joins ‘Good Jobs for Michigan’ effort
March 16, 2017
The Good Jobs for Michigan legislation is comprised of Senate Bills 242, 243 and 244. The bills would allow simple, transparent and predictable incentives to fill critical gaps in Michigan’s business attraction toolkit, enabling the state to compete and secure projects of 250 and 500+ jobs.
Read MoreBLM 1Q 2017 Economic Forecast : Optimism Still High Among Business Leaders About MI & U.S. Economies
March 15, 2017
Michigan business leaders continue to be optimistic about future growth prospects of the state and national economies, according to the latest quarterly survey of BLM members.
Read MoreGrowing more good jobs for Michigan
March 8, 2017
We've got to do whatever it takes to grow more and better jobs right here at home. That includes making sure Michigan has basic but essential economic development and jobs attraction tool it needs to compete - a simple but potent tax incentive that's transparent, doesn't pick winners and losers and only pays out if jobs are created
Read MoreWhat’s next for Michigan?
February 13, 2017
Now, more than six years into MI's economic recovery, it's time to start looking ahead. We've been growing quickly, but will this growth be enough to sustain us in the event of a future economic downturn?
Read MoreHolistic approach will ensure Michigan can compete, isn’t left behind other states luring good jobs, investment
February 7, 2017
Today’s MI Thrive brownfield legislative package, sponsored by State Senator Ken Horn, is a crucial component to step up the state’s economic development efforts. It’s also just one half of a broader strategy to ensure Michigan can compete in the race for large-scale projects that can create hundreds of good-paying jobs in every community, said several state business and labor leaders and economic developers.
Read MoreBuilding the Infrastructure to Support a New Michigan
January 14, 2017
Thanks to the Governor's leadership on this issue, we now have findings from the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission that suggest there is better way of planning and prioritizing the state's future projects, so we can generate more efficient, effective results.
Read MoreBLM Outlines Roadmap for Jump-Starting MI Infrastructure Improvements
January 12, 2017
Following a yearlong process of independent research by a globally-recognized consulting firm, Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) today released a study of Michigan’s infrastructure that supports the findings of the Governor’s 21st Century Infrastructure Commission and issued a set of policy principles to guide implementation.
Read MoreMichigan’s Journey to “Top Ten”
December 22, 2016
Our benchmarking shows that MI has succeeded in growing jobs and becoming more cost competitive since 2009. But progress raising income levels and GDP has been slower as most metrics that measure the value of locating in MI have mostly held steady over the same period.
Read MoreMI Economic Benchmarking Report Shows Need to Accelerate Progress to Become a Top Ten State
December 16, 2016
BLM issued its latest comprehensive report of key economic benchmarking data, which shows Michigan’s growth against key measures like employment, personal income, and productivity isn’t progressing fast enough to become a Top Ten state if current trends continue
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