Edward Deeb – Michigan Business & Professional Association/Michigan Food & Beverage Association President & CEO:
On behalf of our 3,400 members of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association, and the 21,000 members of the Michigan Business and Professional Association, mostly small and medium-sized businesses, we congratulate you on the formation of the Business leaders for Michigan organization. The Michigan Turnaround Plan is an outstanding blueprint, which not only unites business organizations statewide, but also will assure that the business community is represented in Lansing and Washington.
Since our basic objectives have been so similar to yours we at this time would like to endorse the program goals and action steps to help revitalize the State of Michigan. We, too, would like to see Michigan become a “top ten state” once again. This will help attract the kind of talent that we need to successfully assure the new growth and development of our communities. As the largest business association in Michigan we would like very much to become a player in your plans. We have been fighting for the rights and opportunities of small businesses for more than 47 years. Count on us.
Ron Weiser – Michigan Republic Party Chairman:
The Michigan Republic Party congratulates members of the new Business Leaders for Michigan who are taking bold steps to help Michigan…They have proposed innovative ideas that will put Michigan residents back to work. Many of these ideas have been Republican proposals in years past.
Like all things, this agenda needs careful review, but on the surface, it looks to address the structural change needed in our state while protecting hard-working families from an additional tax burden. I hope Lansing won’t be quick to judge this plan but will take time to carefully consider the various ideas, keeping their focus on what is in the best interest of the people of this state and not political gain.
Robert Ficano – Wayne County Executive:
Executive Ficano congratulates Detroit Renaissance on new name, new plan: Detroit Renaissance has done a tremendous job representing the vision of the region’s top executive leaders. It takes visionaries and true leaders to make tough decisions and needed changes that reflect current situations and garner success in the future. I am sure there will not be 100% agreement on all proposals, but it is vital we work together to bring a better business climate to Michigan.