At Business Leaders for Michigan, we work tirelessly to shape policies, ideas and opportunities in an effort to improve Michigan’s competitiveness and make our state more attractive for jobs, investment and economic growth. Our efforts are currently focused on a number of key issues that impact the health and growth of Michigan’s economic climate. Take a minute to explore our state and federal public policy positions below.
State
Policy Position: Community Development Incentives
Business Leaders for Michigan supports the adoption of community development incentives comparable to competitor states, especially those that improve Michigan’s ability to attract large investments.
DownloadPolicy Position: Infrastructure
Business Leaders for Michigan supports significant new funding to support long-term infrastructure solutions
DownloadPolicy Position: Fiscal Stability
Business Leaders for Michigan supports the following policy principles to strengthen long-term fiscal stability and help build a stronger business climate
DownloadPolicy Position: 0-12 Education
Business Leaders for Michigan believes a strong 0-12 education system is critical to Michigan’s competitiveness.
DownloadPolicy Position: Higher Education
Business Leaders for Michigan believes higher education is critical to meeting future workforce needs and represents a significant opportunity to grow the economy.
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Policy Position: Immigration Reform
In accordance with the Michigan Turnaround Plan, BLM supports advocating objectives to attract educated workers and skilled immigrants to Michigan and be a welcoming place to all
DownloadPolicy Position: R&D Investments
BLM supports advocating for the federal government to make investments in R & D spending a priority
DownloadPolicy Position: Tax Reform
BLM supports advocating for the federal government to improve America’s business tax climate
DownloadPolicy Position: Transportation
BLM supports advocating a strong transportation system and strengthen Michigan’s logistics infrastructure
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