NEW: We’ve joined forces to launch a new coalition of job creators, economic development professionals and industry leaders to work with #Michigan’s elected officials on a strategy to regain a competitive edge in the race for new jobs and investment. #migov

Today, we’re unveiling 4 key strategies #Michigan can unite behind to create new opportunities. The strategy requires action on all 4 if we want to get back in the game and win new jobs.

Carla Sones, leader of @swmfirst, talks with WKZO about the state and local impacts of lacking a unified, consistent economic development strategy. omny.fm/shows/kalamazo…

We must set the foundation now to give #Michigan opportunities to win new jobs. #migov

Randy Thelen, CEO of The Right Place, talks about attracting new jobs to Michigan - for personal and professional reasons. iheart.com/podcast/139-we…

BizLeaders president and CEO, Jeff Donofrio, talked recently with Guy Gordon of WJR 760am about a new coalition of regional & state leaders - Winning Michigan Jobs - formed to provide a comprehensive & competitive economic development strategy. Listen here: bit.ly/3dslCRY

Creating opportunities to win #Michigan jobs should be the guiding principle for every economic development policy. What we’re fighting for isn’t a company or project. It’s our future. #migov

In the 2 years since Michigan's targeted incentive program expired, here are examples of jobs other states have won: 🚴🏻 Peloton (OH) - 2,000+ advanced manufacturing jobs; 🔋 Toyota (NC) - 1,700+ battery manufacturing jobs; 🥛 Leprino Foods (TX) - 600+ agricultural processing jobs

ICYMI: We're new! MiBiz highlights a rundown of our coalition strategy here mibiz.com/sections/econo…

#Michigan, this is our opportunity to work together. To create more jobs. Better jobs. The right jobs. We can’t wait any longer. We need to create opportunities for Michigan to win. #migov

"Michigan will need to act quickly to improve our economic development. While the best time to invest was 10-20 years ago, the next-best time to invest in our future prosperity is today.” - Jeff Donofrio, president and CEO bit.ly/307rCwd

Welcome to our new coalition members - Midland Business Alliance, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, Greater Muskegon Economic Development and Traverse Connect.

Job creators, economic development professionals & industry leaders from across the state today praised the MI House of Representatives, MI Senate & Governor Gretchen Whitmer Administration for proactively appropriating $1 billion in a new economic development fund. winningmichiganjobs.com/news/texs7vwwl…

The #Michigan Legislature green-lighted a plan Tuesday to pour $1 billion into a new job-creation incentives fund aimed at recruiting and retaining critical industries. Read more: bit.ly/33qEizy

It’s a new year, and a new chapter in Michigan’s jobs story. We get to choose our next headline. Will our leaders show their commitment to truly revamping our approach to economic development and earning new jobs for this state? bit.ly/35pqMxd

Our strategic reserves are shored up to help cement investments that were already in the development pipeline and begin site preparation for future projects, and yet... bit.ly/35pqMxd