Commentary: How state lawmakers can keep moving Michigan forward
As seen in Crain’s Grand Rapids By Blake W. Krueger and Mike Jandernoa Business Leaders For Michigan’s 2024 Top 10 Benchmarking Report places Michigan at 27th nationally—a reminder that we have progress to make. Lawmakers have a critical opportunity to improve the lives of our residents and elevate our ranking by focusing on bipartisan solutions […]
Business groups urge 5 fixes to Earned Sick Time Act
Business Leaders For Michigan has joined with dozens of business organizations across the state to advocate for changes to the Earned Sick Leave Act, which is scheduled to take effect on February 21, 2025. We urge Lansing to enact these fixes before the end of the year to reduce the burden on employees and employers: […]
We Are Proud of Detroit: An Open Letter from Detroit’s Business Leaders
We Are Proud of Detroit An Open Letter from Detroit’s Business Leaders Detroit is the consummate American success story, a story of determination, transformation, and resilience. As leaders rooted in Detroit and focused on its success, we are proud to stand alongside all Detroiters and help write this new narrative. We believe deeply in this […]
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 is foundational to Michigan’s success. We need best-in-class K-12 and post-secondary education and training systems to prepare Michiganders for future jobs, increase incomes, close the […]
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 16, 2024 Our K-12 public education system is not doing right by our kids. The crux of this crisis is unfolding in our own backyards. […]
Opinion: Time for Action
As published in Crain’s Detroit Business January 26, 2024 Time for Action By Jeff Donofrio Now more than ever, business and community leaders, legislators, and policymakers must come together to ensure Michigan can compete and win no matter the obstacles we face. It’s time for action. More action, less politics The results from our recent […]
Business Leaders For Michigan – State of the State statement
“Tonight, Governor Whitmer acknowledged the significant work ahead and the need to come together to change our state’s trajectory. Every day, employers make decisions about where to invest and create jobs. To win more of those investments in 2024, we’ll need to come together to build consensus and implement solutions that make Michigan a more […]
A Vision for Michigan’s Future
By Jeff Donofrio Michigan must act now to ensure we can compete to win Over the last few years, the only thing consistent has been economic and political disruptions. 2024 looks to continue these trends, with a looming presidential election, rising consumer debt, prolonged high interest rates, disruptions to our incumbent industries and geopolitical conflicts. […]
Amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity
To: Members of the Michigan Legislature From: Michigan’s Business Community Date: January 23, 2023 Re: Amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity As a partner in moving Michigan’s economy forward, we, the leading business organizations in Michigan urge your support of amending the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) to […]
Opinion: Fixing Michigan schools will take time, hard work, investment
As published in the Detroit Free Press August 13, 2022 By Jeff Donofrio and Paula Herbart Historically, our public education system was designed around an agricultural and manufacturing economy where only a high school diploma was needed to enter the middle class, and students moved along their academic careers year after year, like parts on […]
