Upcoming Events, Leadership Summits and Forums

On a regular basis, Business Leaders for Michigan hosts events to support and foster dialogue and shape ideas surrounding Michigan’s economic future.

Our signature events have been our periodic Leadership Summits, which have assembled experts and leaders in the fields of business, community, education and policy.  Agendas have included sessions on economic growth, public sector efficiency, state competitiveness and proper management of the state’s finances. 

Friday
Jan202012

Register Today! See who’s speaking at the Michigan CEO Summit!

Join us as many of the state’s top CEOs gather to address the issues facing Michigan’s future. Industry leaders will outline paths to rebuilding Michigan’s economy; identify areas where Michigan is best positioned to lead the nation; describe the role of innovation in growing our economy; and discuss how private sector investment can help drive the economy in communities across the state.

Michigan CEO Summit
Thursday, March 15, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

Admission - $100

Click here to Register today!

 

Event Agenda 

Breakfast and Networking

Welcome
James Nicholson, President & CEO, PVS Chemicals, Inc.
Doug Rothwell, President & CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan

Building a New Michigan
Find out how Michigan can prioritize investments that leverage its unique assets and strengths to our best advantage.
Charles McClure, Chairman, President & CEO, Meritor, Inc.
Sandra Pierce, President & CEO, Charter One – Michigan
Hans-Werner Kaas, Managing Partner–Detroit Office, McKinsey & Company

Driving Growth Through Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Discover more about the role entrepreneurs play in shaping Michigan’s future economy.
Michael Miller, Head of Ann Arbor Office and Director of Business & Industrial Markets, Google
Lou Anna K. Simon, President, Michigan State University
Brian Walker, President & CEO, Herman Miller, Inc.

Investing in Michigan
Learn how Michigan businesses across the state are making investments in their local communities and driving the local economy.
Michael Jandernoa, Board of Directors, Perrigo Company
Blake Krueger, Chairman, President & CEO, Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Alan Schultz, Chairman, Valassis
Brig Sorber, President & CEO, Two Men and a Truck International

Lunch & Keynote: Committing to Michigan 
Hear how one Michigan family's commitment to our state spans generations.
Robert Taubman, Chairman, President & CEO, Taubman, Inc. 

Learning from Michigan’s “Alumni”
Hear candid feedback from national executives about challenges and opportunities for Michigan.
Peter Faricy, Vice President & General Manager, Amazon Marketplace, Amazon
James Petras, Managing Director, Early Stage Partners
John Webb, Principal, JAM!...Just Add Marketing

Growing Manufacturing & Mobility
Learn how Michigan can leverage its automotive expertise to lead all forms of mobility in the future.
William Clay Ford, Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company

Why Michigan Can Win
Hear how Michigan can succeed and how you can be a part of Michigan's turnaround.
Jeff Fettig, Chairman & CEO, Whirlpool Corporation

Join us for a reception immediately following the event.

Download a pdf of the event agenda 

 

 
For more information, contact Jennifer Hayes at 313-259-5400 or jenniferh@businessleadersformichigan.com.

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Monday
Jun202011

June 2011 Leadership Summit

At the June Leadership Summit: Getting Michigan Competitive, Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) released its annual Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report comparing Michigan against other states. While strides have been made in recent months to right Michigan’s economic ship and state business leaders are seeing a glimmer of hope for a stronger economy, Michigan’s competitiveness position vis-à-vis other states will continue to require work.

Findings of the study were unveiled before a gathering of more than 300 Michigan business, civic and community leaders convened in Lansing for a half-day session specifically focused on Michigan’s position relative to key economic benchmarks. Nationally recognized experts and local business executives provided context on the measurements and insight on the steps Michigan needs to take to propel its economy forward.

The annual report offers a robust assessment of Michigan’s economic position relative to other states and nations, and is used by BLM to prepare and update its Michigan Turnaround Plan. The Michigan Turnaround Plan contains strategies aimed at making Michigan a top ten state for economic growth and job creation.   The full report is available for download by clicking here.

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Monday
Apr042011

Regional Leadership Forum

Each year BLM board members host Regional Leadership Forum in regions all over the state.  We’ll be convening regional opinion leaders again in the spring 2012. 

If you’re interested in learning more information about these forums or would like to attend one, drop us a line! 

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