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One More Item On Our 2018 To-Do List
Dec 12, 2018
Leading What’s Next… As we come to the end of another calendar year, it’s great to reflect on all that has been accomplished. We’ve made new strides in connecting business with...
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BLM releases 2018 statewide economic benchmarking data
Nov 12, 2018
DETROIT, Mich.—Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM), the state’s business roundtable, released a major report on the state’s economic performance Monday, highlighting the impact of key policy and...
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BLM 3Q 2019 economic forecast: Business Leaders convey mixed views of Michigan, U.S. economies
Oct 16, 2019
DETROIT — Michigan’s business leaders will focus on the state’s ability to weather a major recession and thrive in a knowledge economy when they meet at a major CEO summit in Detroit next month....
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BLM 2Q 2019 economic forecast: Business leaders predict stable growth for Michigan, U.S.
Jul 31, 2019
Capital investment, job growth expected to remain stable over next 6–12 months but growing number see downturn ahead DETROIT— A majority of Michigan business leaders expect to continue or boost th...
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After 10 years of steady growth, Michigan’s economy faces headwinds
Jul 11, 2019
As of July, the U.S. economic recovery from the Great Recession is now the longest in American history, dating to the 1850s. Yet several factors are emerging that could leave the state more vulnerable...
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