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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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How Policy Impacts Affordability in Michigan

January 24, 2025 EconomyGovernment
Affordability is central to quality of life, yet rising costs, especially for groceries, strain many Michiganders. Doug DeVos and Jase Bolger highlight how policies…
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Creating Opportunities Through Policy: How Michiganders Can Get Ahead

December 18, 2024 EconomyGovernmentLabor
In this episode of Policy Pros, Doug DeVos and Jase Bolger dive into the vital connection between policy and Michigan’s workforce. They discuss how…

KENNEDY: Legislators Must Reject Tax Subsidies to Save Michigan’s Economy

December 4, 2024 EconomyGovernment
As the Michigan Legislature’s “Lame Duck” year-end session begins in earnest, the West Michigan Policy Forum (WMPF) is calling on Michigan legislators to disregard failed…

Paid Sick Leave Considerations for Employers & Legislators

November 27, 2024 Labor
Navigating policy changes can be challenging, especially when new regulations like Michigan's new paid sick leave policy dramatically change the way some businesses operate. Michigan's…

Empowering Michigan’s Workforce: The Impact of Policy on Jobs and Opportunity 

November 20, 2024 Labor
In this episode of Policy Pros, Doug DeVos and Jase Bolger discuss how policy shapes Michigan's workforce. They highlight the importance of pro-jobs legislation…
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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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