#MPC23 | Gov. Whitmer Outlines Strategy to Tackle Michigan’s Population Growth,

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 10:00 AM

Announces First-Ever Chief Growth Officer

Key Takeaways

‘Growing Michigan Together’ is about investing in our people, places, talent, and education.
Hilary Doe will lead charges as the new Chief Growth Officer; Shirley Stancato and former U.S. Ambassador John Rakolta Jr. will serve as Growing Michigan Together Council Co-chairs.
The Governor is focused on continuing efforts to make Michigan attractive to future talent that transcends partisan divides.

Get Your Opinion Heard - Take the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index Survey

Michigan Business Network
June 2, 2023 9:00 AM

Michigan small businesses, let your voices be heard!

At the Michigan Business Network , we understand how busy you are, so I won't take up much of your time. However, I'd appreciate it if you can find just a few minutes today to provide your opinions in the Q2 2023 Michigan Future Business Index. We also want to thank Cinnaire for their continued support of the MFBI Survey!

#MPC23 | The Power of & Brings Profitability,

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 3:00 PM

Growth, and Sustainability

Key Takeaways

The public and private sectors can — and must — work together using the “Power of &” to speed progress in sustainability and profits. They’re not mutually exclusive.
Diversity of representation helps drive company culture and should be reflective of a company’s client base.
Sustainability makes economic sense.

#MPC23 | CEOs on Embracing the Power of &

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 2:00 PM

in Business and Civil Discourse

Key Takeaways

Future-thinking, simplification, innovation, and compromise are opportunities within business.
Engaging others with differing political views with your core values encourages civility.

#MPC23 | Embracing Immigration, Increased Postsecondary Education Attainment

Michigan Business Network
June 1, 2023 1:00 PM

Key to Region Winning ‘Fierce Competition for Talent’

Key Takeaways:

Michigan must continue to be a welcoming place for immigrant talent of all levels.
Winning the talent competition requires embracing untraditional methods and different kinds of educational levels while building a talent pipeline within your organization.
For Michigan to stay competitive, there needs to be considerable more attention to K-12 education, along with postsecondary credential and degree attainment.