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Change: Resist it at our peril
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Throughout history, the only constant has been change. Communities, states, and nations have been repeatedly challenged to adjust to whatever forces they encountered. In retrospect, these periods of change are remembered more for how people responded to them than what caused the change. More good came from those times when people recognized, adjusted and leveraged the opportunities that came with change than when it was ignored or resisted.
By planning for these periods of change, we can best position Michigan to succeed in the future. We can ensure that our state has a highly-educated and skilled workface that is prepared for the jobs that will be available in the future. We can expand the economic tools available to help us attract and retain jobs. We can leverage our most valuable assets - like our automotive and engineering know-how - to become the center of mobility solutions.
To achieve the most positive gains for our state, we must plan for the future and embrace change. Michigan has the assets to thrive in the emerging economy, if we have the collective will to recognize it and work towards it, together.
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Thursday, November 10, 2016 * 8:00AM-2:00PM * Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Cost to Attend: $125 (includes breakfast & lunch)
Patrick Doyle
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Domino's
Richard DeVore
Executive VP & Regional President, Detroit and Southeast Michigan,
PNC Financial Services Group
James Keane
President & CEO, Steelcase
William Taylor
Co-Founder and Founding Editor of Fast Company & Best-Selling Author
Howard Ungerleider
Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer
The Dow Chemical Company
A full agenda coming soon!
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EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO BUILD A NEW MICHIGAN
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State approves $17M loan for Willow Run mobility center
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Detroit Free Press | July 28, 2016 
The state of Michigan will spend a $17 million loan for design and construction of research facilities at the proposed autonomous and connected vehicle center in Willow Run. The land and buildings will house the American Center for Mobility. Learn more
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Lear Corp. to Commercialize Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
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DBusiness | July 27, 2016 
Southfield-based Lear Corp., a global Tier-1 supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, has entered into a licensing agreement with San Diego-based Qualcomm Inc., which will allow Lear to commercialize wireless electric vehicle charging systems for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturers, as well as wireless charging infrastructure companies. Learn More
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Michigan Utility Plans Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network
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 Midwest Energy News | July 27, 2016
A major investor-owned utility in MI is planning to install more than 800 charging stations as part of a $15 million statewide electric vehicle infrastructure program that could make it a leader in the Midwest in pushing EV adoption. As part of a broader rate increase request, Consumers Energy's program is under consideration by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Learn more |
MI's 4-year College 'Success' Rate Rising
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MLive | July 25, 2016
The percentage of MI students who earn a degree in four-years is rising, but officials say there's still room for improvement. The most recent four-year success rate for MI's 15 public universities, which covers students who graduated in the 2014-15 school year, was 39.4 percent. That's up from the prior rate of 37.2 and 35.9 in 2012-13. Learn more
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Biomedical Programs Breathe New Life into MI Downtowns
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MiBiz | July 24, 2016 
From the downtowns of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to Detroit's booming Midtown neighborhood, major research institutions each with an emphasis on the life sciences are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into new facilities that stakeholders claim will continue to attract new residential and retail users in close proximity. Learn More
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GM CEO Mary Barra: Self-driving Tech Will Make Roadways Safer
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MLive | July 22, 2016
 As the march toward fully autonomous vehicles continues, semi-autonomous features in cars and trucks will make roadways safer, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said. GM is preparing to roll-out its semi-autonomous Super Cruise technology next year. Learn more
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DATA SUPPORTING THE NEW MICHIGAN PLAN
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Detroit Metro Airport Passengers up 5.1% Since Last Year
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New service and increased demand in the market helped boost the number of passengers by 817,000 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in the first half of 2016 compared to the same time last year, the airport reported. The 5.1 percent year-over-year increase adds up to 16,885,617 passengers, it said. Learn More
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Michigan: #7 Best State on CNBC List
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MI was cited as this year's most improved state for business, and ranked seventh overall, up from 22nd place in 2015, according to a new national report by CNBC. The state economy grew by 2.7 percent last year, one of the best rates in the nation. The state has added more than 78,000 jobs in the past 12 months, outpacing the national growth rate. Learn More
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MI: Lowest State & Local Government Workers Per Capita
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Governing Magazine reports that MI has 184 state and local government FTEs (including teachers) per 10k population which puts us lowest among all 50 states.
Other notable MI rankings:
- 39th: Number of state FTEs/10k population
- 45th: K-12 FTEs/10k population
- 35th: State & local payroll/$100k personal income
- 12th: Number of all units of government
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MI: #8 Best State for Aerospace Manufacturing
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The 2016 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings show that MI ranks eighth in the nation. The report mentions that MI is phasing out personal property tax for most businesses by 2025, which should improve scores in future years as it attracts manufacturers who rely on expensive capital investments in tools and other equipment. Learn More
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Michigan Minimum Wage On The Rise
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Like most states, MI is raising the minimum wage over the next few years from $8.50 to $9.25/hour and then indexes the rate to inflation. Today, MI's minimum wage is about at the national average. Learn More
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DTE Energy Foundation Provides 1,000 Summer Jobs for Young People In MI
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 Yahoo Finance | July 20, 2016
DTE Energy and the DTE Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, are providing opportunities for 1,000 young adults and teens to obtain the skills and knowledge to fill jobs in Michigan. Learn More
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Grand Rapids Ranks as No. 5 'Most-Hipster' Market in US
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Grand Rapids Business Journal | July 28, 2016 
Analytic and marketing service provider Infogroup ranks Grand Rapids No 5. in its ranking of "The top 10 most hipster U.S. metro areas." Infogroup determined the ranking by looking at metro areas with more than one-million people and their concentrations of "hipster" businesses per 10,000 residents. "Hipster" businesses include breweries, record stores, thrift shops, tattoo parlors, live entertainment venues, bicycle dealers and coffee shops. Learn more
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Some Industries are Thriving in Southeast Michigan
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Crain's Detroit Business | July 24, 2016
There are plenty of businesses that are doing OK these days.GM announced quarterly profits that were double the previous years. Suppliers are working lots of overtime to meet the demands of their customers. And, just about every car dealer in the Detroit community is enjoying record sales. But that's not the only industry in SE Michigan that seems to be doing very well these days. Learn more
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Detroit Design Companies to Appear in French Exhibition
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Metro Times | July 22, 2016 
Detroit design firms will appear in next year's Saint-Etienne Design Biennale, whose theme will be the 'future of work.' The Biennale is expected to attract 140,000 visitors from across Europe. Detroit and Saint-Etienne, a city in east central France, have each been designated a UNESCO "city of design." Detroit was the first U.S. city to receive this recognition. Learn more
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Ann Arbor home to Michigan's new economy
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Detroit Free Press | July 16, 2016 
If any place in MI will be the birthplace of a new economy, it's likely to be Ann Arbor. When the National Venture Capital Association released its latest data on the volume of venture capital investments in Michigan, five of the largest eight deals in Michigan during the second quarter were Ann Arbor-based firms. Learn more
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Business Leaders for Michigan, the state's business roundtable, is dedicated to making Michigan a "Top Ten" state for jobs, personal income and a healthy economy. The organization is composed exclusively of the chairpersons, chief executive officers, or most senior executives of Michigan's largest companies and universities. Our members drive 32% of the state's economy, provide nearly 375,000 direct in Michigan, generate over $1 Trillion in annual revenue and serve nearly one half of all Michigan public university students. Find out more at: www.businessleadersformichigan.com.
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