The 2012 Michigan Turnaround Plan

The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA) support the Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) and their dedication to making Michigan a “Top Ten” state for job, economic and personal income growth. We look forward to partnering with them to achieve these goals.

Each year, the BLM develops a work plan outlining the steps they will take to advance the Michigan Turnaround Plan. Please see below for 6 steps in this year’s updated plan.

2012 work plan includes the following actions:
Step 1: Responsibly Manage Finances

• Set clear spending priorities
• “Price” the cost to comply with proposed legislation
• Memorialize sound fiscal management practices in legislation or policy
• Reduce debt levels to achieve AAA bond rating

Step 2: Efficiently & Effectively Provide Public Services

• Improve the cost and productivity of the state workforce
• Reduce corrections costs to the Great Lakes average
• Improve the efficiency of state government
• Improve return on investment from 0-12 education system:
• Enable improvements in local service delivery:
• Advocate that local governments adopt best practices and “fix the basics”

Step 3: Create a Competitive Business Climate

• Benchmark business costs to Top Ten states
• Create a responsive, collaborative regulatory system
• Provide a seamless, one-stop process for business growth
• Strengthen Michigan’s workforce
• Increase capital availability

Step 4: Strategically Invest for Future Growth

• Increase the percent of the Michigan workforce with post-HS education
• Connect Michigan with the global economy through strategic investments in infrastructure

Step 5: Accelerate the Economic Growth of Cities & Metros

• Accelerate redevelopment of Michigan’s largest cities & metros with special emphasis on Detroit
• Support metros’ efforts to improve delivery of basic public services

Step 6: Leverage Assets to Grow the New Michigan

• Champion strategies that leverage Michigan’s unique assets to accelerate long-term growth
• Build support among key stakeholders for growth strategies that transcend election cycles
• Support a strong foundation of entrepreneurship, innovation and manufacturing
• Raise awareness of progress made toward building a New Michigan

For more information or questions on their plan, see contact information below.
Phone:  313.259.5400
E-Mail Address: info@businessleadersformichigan.com