Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Business, labor and civic leaders agree: Proposal 1 creates uncertainty and opens the door to narrow special interest influence. That’s a risk Michigan can’t afford. #ProtectMIConstitution

One year into Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Employers: Review policies and systems with our 2026 checklist + and share your experience through our brief survey. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Share your experience.bit.ly/4u3KPbw

A big congratulations to Steve Davis on his appointment as Michigan Region President of @FifthThird. Steve is a thoughtful, engaged leader and an invaluable member of the MI Chamber Board of Directors. Michigan businesses are well served by his leadership. bit.ly/4qUPXf3

🎙️ New episode: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs Permitting can drive economic growth – but when it’s slow or unpredictable, projects stall and costs climb. We discuss how smarter, more timely, consistent and transparent processes can support job creation while ensuring we're protecting our natural resources. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4qZVMYC Featuring: State Rep @schuette_bill, Mike Pattwell of @ClarkHillLaw & the MI Chamber's @Mike_Alaimo #MIBusiness

🎙️Our Legal Reform Series – Part 3: Legislative Solutions to Lawsuit Abuse This episode features State Rep. Mike Harris, sponsor of House Bill 5281 to bring transparency and guardrails to third-party litigation funding, and State Rep. Jerry Neyer, sponsor of House Bill 4582 to restore the commonsense “open & obvious” standard. The conversation outlines what these proposals would do, why they matter and how the reforms preserve access to the courts while promoting fairness and predictability in Michigan’s legal system. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3ZImx91

ICYMI: A new independent @TaxFoundation study analyzes how Michigan’s proposed graduated income tax would affect small businesses, jobs, wages, and competitiveness. More from the data ⬇️

It’s go time - honored to be hosting @mibigshow this morning. Tough @MPShiels show to fill. Tune in!

Member Spotlight: @ATT has invested and impactful $2.4B+ in Michigan’s networks — expanding broadband to 830K+ locations and opening new Connected Learning Centers to strengthen connectivity and opportunity statewide. Read the full spotlight 👉 bit.ly/4tDzQ8l

🎙️ Tues., Feb. 17 | 6–9 a.m. Jim Holcomb guest hosts Michigan’s Big Show. Big issues. Real stakes. Road funding. Housing affordability. Education reform. Tax proposals and small business impacts. Data centers. 2026 political outlook. And so much more. Don't miss it. Tune in statewide: bit.ly/4ajTP4f

🎙️Special Michigan’s Future in Focus series – New episode alert Up next is @Mike_Cox, former Michigan Attorney General and a 2026 candidate for governor. Listen now to hear his vision and priorities for Michigan’s future → bit.ly/4kpsQYD Reminder: We’re starting this series with candidates for Michigan’s highest office – governor. Episodes are released in the order they were recorded and scheduled, not as any endorsement or ranking. #MIDecision2026

🎙️ Special Michigan’s Future in Focus series – New episode alert Next up is @TomLeonard28, attorney/partner at Plunkett Cooney, former MI House Speaker, and a 2026 candidate for governor, for his vision and priorities for Michigan. Listen now → bit.ly/4kt76Lq Reminder: We’re starting this series with several candidates for Michigan’s highest office – governor. Episodes are released in the order they were recorded and scheduled, not as any endorsement or ranking. #MIDecision2026

🎙️Special Michigan’s Future in Focus series – New episode alert Don't miss our conversation with @mikeeduggan, the second-longest-serving mayor in Detroit history and a 2026 candidate for governor, about his vision and priorities for Michigan’s future. Listen now → bit.ly/45OyJZj Reminder: Starting this series with several candidates for governor. Episodes released in order as recorded – not as any endorsement or ranking. #MIDecision2026

🎙️ Special Michigan’s Future in Focus series – New episode alert We're joined this time around by State Sen.@aricnesbitt, Senate Republican Leader, for a conversation on his vision and plans to address Michigan’s pressing issues. 🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/4adqc3u Reminder: Starting this series with several candidates for governor. Episodes released in order as recorded – not as any endorsement or ranking. #MIDecision2026

🎙️Special MI Business Matters podcast series alert: Michigan's Future in Focus – a 2026-long series examining the issues and candidates shaping Michigan’s next chapter. We’re starting with several gubernatorial candidates. Episodes dropping each day this week – released as recorded, not as any endorsement or ranking. First up: Congressman @JohnJamesMI. Listen now at bit.ly/4kgekSS or wherever you get your podcasts to hear his vision for Michigan and leadership priorities.

A warm welcome to Deb Muchmore as she takes the helm today as chair of the Michigan Chamber Board of Directors for 2026. We look forward to her guidance in the pivotal year ahead. And thanks to David Lewis of @ATT for his stewardship and service as 2025 Board chair.

Our president, Jim Holcomb, was honored to join CBS Detroit’s Michigan Matters, hosted by Carol Cain, to discuss how Michigan can raise the bar on K-12 public education, alongside Business Leaders For Michigan's Jeff Donofrio and Marvin Beatty of Hollywood Casino At Greektown.

A fair, balanced legal system benefits everyone. The MI Chamber is proud to join 30+ organizations in the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform, advancing common-sense fixes to curb lawsuit abuse and keep Michigan competitive.

Proud to see our President & CEO Jim Holcomb – and many Michigan Chamber member leaders – named to @crainsdetroit "Who's Who" list — the ultimate guide to power in Southeast Michigan. Together, driving Michigan forward. #MichiganBusiness

🚨 Stability matters. A federal shutdown would hurt Michigan families, businesses & communities. We call on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass a clean CR. bit.ly/46GTwNP