Read more about the article Business Leaders for Michigan releases community college report, provides recommendations to improve graduation rates, close talent gaps and improve competitiveness
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Business Leaders for Michigan releases community college report, provides recommendations to improve graduation rates, close talent gaps and improve competitiveness

New report recognizes the potential and need for community colleges that strengthen local communities and people, prepare students for college and careers and connect job seekers and job providers Michigan…

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Read more about the article Business Leaders for Michigan releases framework for holistic economic development, urges unity for the good of the state
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Business Leaders for Michigan releases framework for holistic economic development, urges unity for the good of the state

Economic development framework requires strengthening fundamentals and ensuring consistent strategies to make Michigan a leader in income and population growth and business climate Goal is to help Michigan become a…

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Business Leaders for Michigan Releases Top 10 Benchmarks

Michigan has progressed over the last decade, but needs strategic improvements to become competitive DETROIT— Business Leaders for Michigan today released its updated benchmarking report comparing Michigan’s performance against the…

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Michigan business leaders bullish on state economy, planning return to in-person work

Executives planning gradual return to offices, hybrid work models  DETROIT—Michigan’s business leaders see robust growth ahead in the state’s economy during the next six to 12 months and plan a…

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MI Business Leaders predict Q3 return to in-person work, improved economic outcomes this year

Top executives cautiously optimistic about 2021 economic conditions LANSING—A newly updated and expanded survey of Michigan’s business leaders reflects a relatively more confident view of the state’s economy during the…

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MI Business Leaders: Research universities are key to maintaining solid economic recovery, growth

State institutions compare favorably to strongest U.S. research clusters DETROIT—As Michigan emerges from this year’s pandemic-induced recession, its largest research universities are poised to play an essential role. This is…

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Business Leaders for Michigan suggests budget shortfall mitigation efforts for state government

President & CEO Doug Rothwell also joins other biz roundtable CEOs seeking federal aid for state and local governments LANSING, Mich. – Business Leaders for Michigan today released a short…

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Business Leaders for Michigan Shares COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan

Restart, Restructure, Reignite proposal makes policy recommendations positioning Michigan for a swift, sustainable economic turnaround LANSING, Mich. - Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) today released a plan for restarting Michigan’s…

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