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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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Bridge Michigan: Opinion | Michigan taxpayers are paying more and getting less in education

November 17, 2025 In the News
There’s a frustrating truth that Michigan families already understand: Taxpayers are paying more for public education, but our children are getting less in return. Despite…
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Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Commentary: Michigan can’t afford a tax hike wrapped in education promises

November 3, 2025 In the News
As a small-business owner in West Michigan, I know what it takes to keep a company alive in this state. Every dollar counts, every new…

Bridge Michigan: Opinion | Legislators should get budget job done and most important, get it done right

September 29, 2025 In the News
As the Sept. 30 state budget deadline approaches, much of Lansing’s conversation is focused on averting a government shutdown. That is important because Michigan families…

The Detroit News: Kennedy: Getting the state budget right is essential

September 11, 2025 In the News
As the Sept. 30 state budget deadline approaches, many people and organizations are calling on Michigan's legislators and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to work together to…

Michigan Advance: Wealth tax for school funding initiative starts signature collection with opposition pouncing

August 19, 2025 In the News
Jase Bolger, CEO of West Michigan Policy Forum and a former Republican Michigan House speaker, said in a statement that the amendment would hurt small…
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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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