These themes were separated into seven subject areas and as attendees voted, the five WMPF policy directives, listed below, emerged as the top ranked results.

The second WMPF event took place in Grand Rapids September of 2010. Again, more than 600 business and community leaders attended and showed their support for moving Michigan forward, this time, attendees came from 24 communities throughout the state. The 2010 WMPF was held during a pivotal election year and the forum gave participants the chance to hear from Michigan gubernatorial candidates.

In 2011, the WMPF became an independent entity. The transition allows the WMPF to continue to advocate throughout Michigan for pro-business policy reform, work with various partners to build a strong Michigan job base through other chambers, business leader groups, organizations and associations.

In 2012, the WMPF convened again with more than 600 attendees from communities throughout Michigan recommitting to policy priorities approved in 2008 and 2010 while adding additional priorities based on the changing policy landscape. The organization’s focus is now squarely focused on creating growth-positive policies in these areas: