A Catalyzing Force.
For Michigan.
Lansing, MI
We believe in Michigan, its people, and its boundless potential. At Business Leaders For Michigan, we are united by an ambitious goal: making Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs, talent, and a thriving economy. Our impact is driven by the direct involvement of CEOs from the state’s leading employers, whose organizations and people are integral to Michigan’s storied history and promising future.
Together, we carry forward a bold mission, sparking collective action. Guided by research and diverse perspectives, we develop strategies, shape public policy and drive initiatives that bring people and ideas together to ignite change – for growth, shared prosperity, and lasting progress. For all of us. For Michigan.
Member Impact
Our Members Drive
40%
of the State’s Economy
Our Members Generate Over
$1T
in Annual Revenue
Our Members Employ
540K
People in Michigan
Our Members Educate More Than
40%
of all Michigan Public University Students
Our Work
Our work focuses on developing strategies, raising awareness, advocating for policies, and championing initiatives that strengthen Michigan’s economy. Compete to Win: Michigan’s Path to Top 10 is our comprehensive plan for how business, government, community, and education leaders can collaborate to drive economic growth. We stay future-focused by continuously researching and benchmarking new data and strategies to propel Michigan forward.
Our History
Our organization stems from Detroit Renaissance, a regional business roundtable founded in 1970. Recognizing the economic challenges across the state and the need to connect people and ideas across regions, we naturally expanded to a statewide organization in 2009 as Business Leaders for Michigan. Our goal, then and now, is to make Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs, talent and a thriving economy.