A VOICE FOR
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.
Recent Insights
Right to Action: Balancing Employee Rights and Business Compliance
November 12, 2024
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Starting February 21, Michigan’s paid sick leave legislation goes into effect, requiring all businesses, including small businesses and restaurants, to provide paid sick leave to…
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How Will the New Sick Leave & Tip Credit Laws Impact Michigan’s Service Industry?
November 1, 2024
Labor
Michigan's new paid sick leave and removal of tip credit legislation, set to take effect on February 21, will have a far-reaching impact on the…
Policy Pros – Education
October 30, 2024
Education
Education and accountability are two critical pillars that shape the future of our communities. In this episode of Policy Pros, Doug DeVos, chair of…
On February 21, Michigan’s new paid sick leave legislation will go into effect, impacting workers and businesses across the state. As a result, small businesses…
How Tailored Solutions Can Help Michigan’s Small Businesses Navigate New Paid Sick Leave Laws
October 28, 2024
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Effective February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will replace the Paid Medical Leave Act, following the Michigan Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling. As…
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.
