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MICHIGAN BUSINESSES

A brighter future for Michigan needs a strong voice from business.

Because policy matters to:

  • Create business, grow jobs and open better career opportunities.
  • Removing barriers to competitiveness.
  • Driving Michigan to lead in economic vitality and quality of life.

We seek to be a bold business voice to drive change:

  • Because we can’t grow better careers through policies that hurt job providers,
  • We are a strong, unified voice for leaders in free enterprise.
  • Michigan’s families benefit through bold, principled actions that empower people.
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Michigan Is in the Pits. It’s Time to Climb Out.

October 9, 2026 In the News
This summer, U.S. News & World Report's Best States rankings placed Michigan among the five worst states in the country. The Detroit News summed it…
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Crain’s Business Detroit: Whitmer weighs federal tax credit to send money to public, private school students

September 16, 2026 In the News
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has just a few months to decide whether Michigan should participate in a new federal tax credit program that will steer money…

Michigan’s Energy Problem Is Costing You Even More Than You Know

September 11, 2026 In the News
Two questions that may seem separate are actually related: why is your electricity bill going up?  And, why does Michigan keep losing people and employers…

Michigan Kids Deserve Options. Governor Whitmer Can Give Them More.

August 10, 2026 In the News
Each child is unique.  Every Michigan kid needs an education environment that works for them. The West Michigan Policy Forum has long called for unique,…

Click on Detroit: Literacy reforms become campaign issue in Michigan governor’s race

July 29, 2026 In the News
With Michigan’s Aug. 4 gubernatorial primary approaching, a statewide policy group is pressing candidates to support two additional literacy reforms after lawmakers approved funding for…
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PuShing Michigan Forward

The West Michigan Policy Forum strives to create jobs and opportunities through identifying and removing barriers to competitiveness to help Michigan become a Top-10 state in the nation. Our role is to provide leadership, education and a voice for Michigan businesses to guide the administration and legislature on key policy initiatives. 

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