More than a recovery: Investing ARP funding for future ROI
May 24, 2021
Where will Michigan be in 10 years? The last year and a half for many of us has felt like […]
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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.
Local chambers statewide support ARP stimulus principles
April 13, 2021
On April 5, we sent a letter with the Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, Small Business Association of Michigan, […]
State of the State response from Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO
January 28, 2021
The Governor’s State of the State address had an overarching theme: to make short- and long-term progress in Michigan, bipartisanship […]
Making racial equity a priority in a year with many urgencies
January 5, 2021
We believe Michigan should be a place that is welcoming to all, and our workplaces should reflect the diverse populations […]
A goodbye, and a new leader on the road to the Top Ten
November 25, 2020
You may have heard that I am retiring at the end of the year. During the nearly thirty years I […]
The Road to Leveraging Michigan’s Strengths
September 2, 2020
In recent months, Michigan’s greatest assets have been full display. While the devastating impacts of COVID-19 have been felt around […]
The Road to Stronger Communities
August 27, 2020
Today, more than ever, Michiganders understand the importance of strong communities. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s about the […]
The road to better investment in Michigan’s people
August 19, 2020
Because of COVID-19, the economic road ahead is unclear – for all of us. But there a few things we […]
The Road to Maintaining Fiscal Stability
August 12, 2020
Ten years ago, there was hardly an institution that came out of the Great Recession unscathed. It was an economic […]