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2 0 1 4 MICHIGAN ECONOMICOUTLOOK SURVEY
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Overall ResultsJanuary 2014
Michigan Businesses
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Over 1,100 survey responses (2,800 for all 6 states) were collected from members of 65 participating associations (245 for all 6 states). The key question was their satisfaction with their community as a place to grow a business.
Program Overview
A survey gauging Michigan’s economic outlookWhat
Who 1,109 members of 65 Participating Associations
Throughout the stateWhere
November 12, 2013 – December 6, 2013When
To help make Michigan a great place to grow a businessWhy
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There were several people who played a key role at different points in the process of launching the program, designing the survey, gathering the feedback, analyzing the data, and distributing the results.
PROGRAM TEAM AND SUPPORTERS
Dr. Margaret J. BakerManaging Partner
Baker Strategy Group
Sheri PetrasCEO
CFI Group
Dan ArbourPartner
Apogee Insights Group
Carol HartCEO
MOVE Communications
Larry T. EilerCEO
Eiler Communications
Steve GrigorianCOO
Detroit Economic Club
Dr. Matthew BrownAsst. Professor of Organizational Behavior
Central Michigan University
PROGRAM TEAM PROGRAM SUPPORTERSProvided direction and guidance for moving the program forward Provided insight and support for the program
David A. BakerProgram Lead
Great Lakes Economic Outlook Survey
Dr. Anne L. BalazsDept. Head, Prof. of Marketing
Eastern Michigan University
Tiffany MerryfieldStudent
Eastern Michigan University
Chelsea LockwoodStudent
Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Micah MurphyAssist. Prof. of Marketing
Eastern Michigan University
Bob MagillPresident &CEO
Magill & Rumsey, P.C.
Michael RogersVice President of Communications
Small Business Association of Michigan
Don HartPresident
MOVE Communications
Jimmy HsiaoCEO
Logic Solutions
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Sixteen organizations were actively involved and committed to participating in this program.
PARTNER ASSOCIATIONS
Cobalt Community ResearchWilliam SaintAmourCEO/Executive Director
Detroit Economic ClubBeth ChappellPresident & CEO
Detroit Regional ChamberSandy BaruahPresident & CEO
Grand Rapids Area ChamberRick BakerCEO
Lake Superior Community PartnershipAmy ClicknerCEO
Michigan Association of RegionsDonald StypulaExecutive Director
Michigan Association of School AdministratorsLinda WacykDirector of Communications
Michigan Manufacturers AssociationCharles E. HaddenPresident & CEO
Michigan Works! AssociationLuann DunsfordCEO
Small Business Association of MichiganRob FowlerPresident & CEO
Southwest Michigan FirstRon KitchensCEO
Traverse City Area ChamberDoug LucianiPresident & CEO
West Michigan Policy ForumJared RodriguezPresident
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Mike SewardPresident
Lansing Regional ChamberTim DamanPresident & CEO
Saginaw County ChamberBob Van DeventerPresident & CEO
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In addition to the Partnering Associations, fifty associations throughout the state participated in this program.
PARTICIPATING ASSOCIATIONS
Alpena Area ChamberJackie KrawczakExecutive Director
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional ChamberDiane KellerPresident & CEO
Auburn Hills ChamberDenise AskerExecutive Director
Barry County ChamberValerie ByrnesPresident
Blue Water Area Chamber Vickie LedsworthPresident & CEO
Boyne Area ChamberJim BaumannExecutive Director
Clarkston Area ChamberPenny ShanksExecutive Director
Cheboygan Area Chamber Matt FridayExecutive Director
Cornerstone ChamberPat MoodyExecutive Vice President
Dearborn ChamberJennifer GieringPresident
Dickinson Area Partnership Lynda ZanonExecutive Director
Ferndale Area Chamber Jennifer RoosenbergExecutive Director
Frankfort Elberta ChamberJoanne BartleyExecutive Director
Freeland ChamberRon WhitmanPresident
Gladwin County Chamber Tom TucholskiExecutive Director
Grandville Jenison ChamberSandy LeBlancExecutive Director
Grayling Regional ChamberTraci CookExecutive Director
Greater Albion ChamberAmy DeShonPresident
Greater Farmington Area ChamberMary L. EngelmanExecutive Director
Greater Brighton Area ChamberPamela McConeghyPresident & CEO
Greater Gratiot Development Don C. SchurrPresident
Harbor Country Chamber Viki GudasExecutive Director
Indian River ChamberDawn BodnarExecutive Director
Jackson County ChamberMindy Bradish-OrtaCEO
Lakewood Area ChamberEdith FarrellAVP, IT Officer
Ludington and Scottville Area ChamberKathy MacleanPresident & CEO
Macomb County ChamberGrace ShoreExecutive Director
Marine City ChamberJesse WhitePresident
Michigan West Coast ChamberJane ClarkExecutive Director
Mason Area ChamberDoug KleinExecutive Director
Midland Area ChamberSid AllenPresident & CEO
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber Cindy LarsenPresident
Newaygo Area ChamberColleen LynemaExecutive Director
Northville ChamberTraci SincockAssociate Director
Petoskey ChamberCarlin SmithPresident
Pinckney Lakeland Hamburg Hell ChamberKathy MarianiChairman of the Board
Royal Oak ChamberShelly KempExecutive Director
Sault Area ChamberAllan CaseExecutive Director
Shiawassee Regional ChamberSue KadlekVice President
South Haven Area ChamberKathy WagamanExecutive Director
Southfield Area ChamberTanya Markos-VannoExecutive Director
Southern Wayne County Regional ChamberSandy MullPresident
Sterling Heights Regional ChamberWayne OehmkePresident & CEO
Troy ChamberMichele HodgesPresident
White Lake Area ChamberAmy VanloonExecutive Director
Ionia Area ChamberTina Conner-WellmanExecutive Director
Oxford area ChamberHolly BillsExecutive Director
Whitmore Lake ChamberTina Lupi-SmithChairman of the Board
Flint & Genesee Chamber Tim HermanCEO
SCORES
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The survey captured feedback on a multitude of measures in six broad categories: Outlook, Michigan Business, State of Michigan, Regions, Communities, and Organizational Culture
MEASURES
SATISFACTION BUSINESSES BELIEFS ABOUT MICHIGAN (AND COMPETING STATES) YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Overall satisfaction with your community as a place to grow a business Support the health and vitality of the local community Is a great state for raising a family Places of worship
Satisfaction based on your expectations of your community as a place to grow a business Contribute generous financial support to area nonprofits Is open to people from out of state Emergency services (e.g. ambulance service, hospitals)
Satisfaction based on an ideal community as a place to grow a business Offer excellent compensation and benefits to employees Is on the right track Public safety (e.g. police, fire fighters)
Provide jobs that attract skilled, educated people to our community Is a great state for young professionals Hospitals
ORGANIZATION OUTLOOK Provide training and education to develop a skilled, educated workforce in our community Is a great place to start a business Colleges, universities, community colleges
Next 3 years Is a business-friendly state Parks and recreation
Next 12 months CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders Water and sewage
Next 6 months Healthcare costs Has a strong, vibrant economy Police protection
Employee benefits costs Schools/education
RECOMMEND Regulatory costs IMPERATIVES Human services/social welfare
Recommend my local community as a great place for business Unemployment compensation Attract and retain top talent Cultural institutions (e.g. museums, community theaters)
Recommend my Region as a great place for business Personal property taxes Ensure our water is clean and Great Lakes protected Business space/leases
Recommend Michigan as a great place for business Real property taxes Revitalize our major cities Infrastructure –other (internet, cell phone coverage, electrical, etc.)
Business income taxes Improve education and higher education attainment Housing market
GROWTH PLANS Local and state taxes Fix our road, bridges and vital infrastructure Talent pool/labor pool
Our organization plans to remain in Michigan Energy costs Improve public safety in our core cities Infrastructure – vehicles (Roads, bridges, parking, etc.)
Michigan is a great state for our company/organization Unionization Better fund vital services (public safety, fire, transportation) Public transportation
Our organization expects to hire more people in 2013 Sales and use tax Protect and rebuild our parks and outdoor recreation infrastructure
Capital costs ORGANIZATION CULTURE
EXPANSION PLANS Lack of available skilled labor YOUR REGION I feel involved in making decisions that affect my work
Our organization is actively looking to expand in Michigan Lack of access to capital Has an unparalleled quality of life I clearly understand my organization's vision for the future
Our organization is actively looking to expand outside Michigan Has a forward-looking culture that embraces entrepreneurialism and innovation Leaders in my organization do what they say they will do
Our organization is actively looking to expand globally Is a business community that embraces diversity as a business imperative My workplace is focused on adapting to change
Has well-run, fiscally stable, cost-competitive locations that are welcoming to business My organization is an example of high performance
Collaborates well to minimize divisions and facilitate progress
Has a large pool of skilled, educated talent available for hire
Has an educational system that is second to none
Is unified in its pursuit of economic developmentI
Has an unquestionable identity as a vibrant technology hub
Has an efficient, seamless mass transportation system
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Change from 2013 to 2014 is <= -3Change from 2013 to 2014 is >= 3
Michigan Businesses
Michigan
Aggregate
Michigan Businesses
The Satisfaction Index is based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). We used the ACSI method to measure overall satisfaction with Michigan communities as places to grow a business.
SATISFACTION
Translating Survey Measures to Index Scores
Survey Measure Index Score
1 0
2 11
3 22
4 33
5 44
6 56
7 67
8 78
9 89
10 100
e.g. Not at all satisfied
e.g. Extremely satisfied
Note: Visit www.theacsi.org for more information about the index approach
Satisfaction Index
Changefrom 2013
Changefrom 2013
60
62
-4
-2
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The Satisfaction Index measures the overall satisfaction with Michigan as a place to grow a business. The overall Satisfaction for the business sector with Michigan communities is down slightly from 2013.
SATISFACTION
Rate your level of satisfaction for the following:
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
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68
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62
67
62
Satisfaction based on an ideal community as a place to grow a business
Satisfaction based on your expectations of your community as a place to growa business
Overall satisfaction with your community as a place to grow a business
SATISFACTION
2014 2013
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We asked respondents to indicate the near-term outlook for their organization. The outlook for Michigan overall is up for all three time periods: next 3 years, next 12 months, and next 6 months.
ORGANIZATION OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Please rate your organization’s economic outlook for the following periods:
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Next 6 months
Next 12 months
Next 3 years
2014 2013
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OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
SATISFACTION -2 -4 -2
Overall satisfaction with your community as a place to grow a business -1 -4 -1
Satisfaction based on your expectations of your community as a place to grow a business -2 -4 -2
Satisfaction based on an ideal community as a place to grow a business -2 -4 -2
OUTLOOK
Next 3 years 2 -1 4
Next 12 months 2 1 5
Next 6 months 2 1 3
Rate your level of
satisfaction for the
following:
Please rate your
organization’s economic
outlook for the following
periods:
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
SATISFACTION 60 58 4 62
Overall satisfaction with your community as a place to grow a business 65 62 5 67
Satisfaction based on your expectations of your community as a place to grow a business 60 58 4 62
Satisfaction based on an ideal community as a place to grow a business 56 54 4 58
OUTLOOK
Next 3 years 68 60 14 74
Next 12 months 66 60 12 72
Next 6 months 63 59 7 66
Rate your level of
satisfaction for the
following:
Please rate your
organization’s economic
outlook for the following
periods:
Change from 2013 to 2014
2014Score
2014 Score Differences:Michigan Businesses
minusNonprofit and Public
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Respondents were asked to rate their likelihood to recommend the local community, their region, and Michigan as a state.
RECOMMEND
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
How likely are you to do the following in 2013:
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NPS - Michigan
Recommend Michigan as a great place for business
Recommend my Region as a great place for business
Recommend my local community as a great place for business
2014 2013
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Most businesses have every intention to stay in Michigan, and they increasingly believe that Michigan is a great state for their organization. Overall hiring expectations for 2014 are low, although slightly better than for 2013.
GROWTH PLANS
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
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68
90
60
71
90
Our organization expects to hire more people in 2013
Michigan is a great state for our company/organization
Our organization plans to remain in Michigan
2014 2013
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Expansion plans in general still seem to be on hold, with few organizations actively looking to expand globally.
EXPANSION PLANS
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:
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38
58
26
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61
Our organization is actively looking to expand globally
Our organization is actively looking to expand outside Michigan
Our organization is actively looking to expand in Michigan
2014 2013
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Michigan Businesses
OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
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RECOMMEND
Recommend my local community as a great place for business 1 0 0
Recommend my Region as a great place for business 3 1 1
Recommend Michigan as a great place for business 5 2 3
NPS - Michigan 8 5 6
GROWTH PLANS
Our organization plans to remain in Michigan 0 0 0
Michigan is a great state for our company/organization 0 -6 3
Our organization expects to hire more people in 2013 -7 -14 4
EXPANSION PLANS
Our organization is actively looking to expand in Michigan 1 0 3
Our organization is actively looking to expand outside Michigan -1 2 4
Our organization is actively looking to expand globally 0 5 2
Please rate your level of
agreement with the
following statements:
Please rate your level of
agreement with the
following statements:
How likely are you to do
the following in 2013:
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
RECOMMEND
Recommend my local community as a great place for business 73 75 -3 72
Recommend my Region as a great place for business 75 76 -3 73
Recommend Michigan as a great place for business 74 76 -5 71
NPS - Michigan 58 61 -8 53
GROWTH PLANS
Our organization plans to remain in Michigan 91 95 -5 90
Michigan is a great state for our company/organization 70 70 1 71
Our organization expects to hire more people in 2013 47 33 27 60
EXPANSION PLANS
Our organization is actively looking to expand in Michigan 58 54 7 61
Our organization is actively looking to expand outside Michigan 34 20 22 42
Our organization is actively looking to expand globally 22 15 11 26
Please rate your level of
agreement with the
following statements:
Please rate your level of
agreement with the
following statements:
How likely are you to do
the following in 2013:
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There is an overall sense that businesses do fairly well in supporting the local community and contributing to area nonprofits. If businesses are going to lead, however, they will need to boost training and education.
BUSINESSES
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
The businesses in my local community. . .
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Provide training and education to develop a skilled, educated workforce inour community
Provide jobs that attract skilled, educated people to our community
Offer excellent compensation and benefits to employees
Contribute generous financial support to area nonprofits
Support the health and vitality of the local community
2014 2013
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Michigan Businesses
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESSES
Support the health and vitality of the local community -3 -1 -4
Contribute generous financial support to area nonprofits -3 -1 -4
Offer excellent compensation and benefits to employees -3 -3 -3
Provide jobs that attract skilled, educated people to our community -4 -5 -3
Provide training and education to develop a skilled, educated workforce in our community -4 -3 -2
The businesses in my local
community. . .
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BUSINESSES
Support the health and vitality of the local community 74 73 2 75
Contribute generous financial support to area nonprofits 72 71 3 74
Offer excellent compensation and benefits to employees 61 58 7 65
Provide jobs that attract skilled, educated people to our community 60 56 8 64
Provide training and education to develop a skilled, educated workforce in our community 59 57 6 63
The businesses in my local
community. . .
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Healthcare costs remains—by far—the top challenge businesses face as we head into 2014.
CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Businesses in Michigan face significant challenges related to . . .
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Lack of access to capital
Lack of available skilled labor
Capital costs
Sales and use tax
Unionization
Energy costs
Local and state taxes
Business income taxes
Real property taxes
Personal property taxes
Unemployment compensation
Regulatory costs
Employee benefits costs
Healthcare costs
2014 2013
Note: The higher the score, the greater the challenge to Michigan business.
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MICHIGAN BUSINESS
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES
Healthcare costs -2 -3 -2
Employee benefits costs -4 -3 -3
Regulatory costs -3 -2 -1
Unemployment compensation -5 -5 -3
Personal property taxes -6 -5 -4
Real property taxes -5 -4 -4
Business income taxes -4 -4 -4
Local and state taxes -4 -2 -3
Energy costs -4 -5 -3
Unionization -6 -7 -5
Sales and use tax -4 -4 -3
Capital costs -3 -3 -1
Lack of available skilled labor -2 -2 -3
Lack of access to capital -6 -5 -6
Businesses in Michigan
face significant challenges
related to . . .
Note: The higher the score, the greater the challenge to Michigan business.
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
CHALLENGES FOR BUSINESSES
Healthcare costs 76 74 4 78
Employee benefits costs 68 68 2 70
Regulatory costs 63 60 7 67
Unemployment compensation 62 57 10 67
Personal property taxes 60 54 12 66
Real property taxes 60 54 11 65
Business income taxes 59 52 12 64
Local and state taxes 59 54 10 64
Energy costs 59 56 5 61
Unionization 56 53 6 59
Sales and use tax 55 50 9 59
Capital costs 58 57 2 59
Lack of available skilled labor 56 55 2 57
Lack of access to capital 58 61 -6 55
Businesses in Michigan
face significant challenges
related to . . .
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Michigan is a great state for raising a family, and we are fairly open to people from out of state. However, there is a clearsense that we do not yet have a vibrant economy.
BELIEFS ABOUT MICHIGAN
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Michigan . . .
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Has a strong, vibrant economy
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders
Is a business-friendly state
Is a great place to start a business
Is a great state for young professionals
Is on the right track
Is open to people from out of state
Is a great state for raising a family
2014 2013
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Respondents were asked to rate a state other than Michigan. These “competing states” have stronger economies in the respondents’ eyes.
BELIEFS ABOUT COMPETING STATES
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
[OTHER STATE] . . .
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Has a strong, vibrant economy
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders
Is a business-friendly state
Is a great place to start a business
Is a great state for young professionals
Is on the right track
Is open to people from out of state
Is a great state for raising a family
2014 2013
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
BELIEFS ABOUT MICHIGAN
Is a great state for raising a family -2 -2 -2
Is open to people from out of state -2 -1 -2
Is on the right track -2 -3 0
Is a great state for young professionals 0 -3 0
Is a great place to start a business 1 -3 2
Is a business-friendly state 3 -2 3
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders -3 -5 -2
Has a strong, vibrant economy 0 -3 1
BELIEFS ABOUT COMPETING STATES
Is a great state for raising a family 0 -1 1
Is open to people from out of state 0 -1 0
Is on the right track 1 1 0
Is a great state for young professionals 1 -1 2
Is a great place to start a business 1 0 1
Is a business-friendly state 0 0 0
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders 0 -1 0
Has a strong, vibrant economy 1 1 2
Michigan . . .
[OTHER STATE] . . .
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
BELIEFS ABOUT MICHIGAN
Is a great state for raising a family 78 77 2 79
Is open to people from out of state 70 71 -1 70
Is on the right track 63 60 6 66
Is a great state for young professionals 61 59 2 61
Is a great place to start a business 61 61 0 61
Is a business-friendly state 62 62 -2 60
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders 57 57 1 58
Has a strong, vibrant economy 48 46 4 50
BELIEFS ABOUT COMPETING STATES
Is a great state for raising a family 77 77 1 78
Is open to people from out of state 80 80 0 80
Is on the right track 73 73 0 73
Is a great state for young professionals 79 78 2 80
Is a great place to start a business 75 74 1 75
Is a business-friendly state 73 73 0 73
Has effective business, nonprofit, and government leaders 70 70 0 70
Has a strong, vibrant economy 76 75 2 77
Michigan . . .
[OTHER STATE] . . .
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Michigan Businesses
Respondents were asked to rate the importance of eight imperatives. Attracting and retaining top talent is the clear leading imperative for Michigan, with many of the others up somewhat from 2013.
IMPERATIVES
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
In order to create conditions that support business and job growth, Michigan must:
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Protect and rebuild our parks and outdoor recreation infrastructure
Better fund vital services (public safety, fire, transportation)
Improve public safety in our core cities
Fix our road, bridges and vital infrastructure
Improve education and higher education attainment
Revitalize our major cities
Ensure our water is clean and Great Lakes protected
Attract and retain top talent
2014 2013
OUTLOOK
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
IMPERATIVES
Attract and retain top talent 0 0 0
Ensure our water is clean and Great Lakes protected 3 1 3
Revitalize our major cities 6 6 6
Improve education and higher education attainment 1 1 0
Fix our road, bridges and vital infrastructure 2 1 3
Improve public safety in our core cities 3 2 4
Better fund vital services (public safety, fire, transportation) 4 1 4
Protect and rebuild our parks and outdoor recreation infrastructure 2 1 1
In order to create
conditions that support
business and job growth,
Michigan must:
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
IMPERATIVES
Attract and retain top talent 89 89 0 89
Ensure our water is clean and Great Lakes protected 86 86 -1 85
Revitalize our major cities 80 80 0 80
Improve education and higher education attainment 81 83 -4 79
Fix our road, bridges and vital infrastructure 80 81 -2 79
Improve public safety in our core cities 77 77 0 77
Better fund vital services (public safety, fire, transportation) 73 75 -5 70
Protect and rebuild our parks and outdoor recreation infrastructure 69 71 -5 66
In order to create
conditions that support
business and job growth,
Michigan must:
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Michigan Businesses
We asked respondents to indicate their level of agreement with ten measures related to their region. All measures are down 3 to 5 points from 2013, suggesting collaborative work at the regional level could be an area of opportunity.
YOUR REGION
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Note: Based on Michigan Prosperity Regions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dmb/Prosperity_Map1_430346_7.pdf)
Our Region . . .
38
50
54
57
54
55
58
59
62
73
33
46
51
51
51
52
54
55
58
68
Has an efficient, seamless mass transportation system
Has an unquestionable identity as a vibrant technology hub
Is unified in its pursuit of economic developmentI
Has an educational system that is second to none
Has a large pool of skilled, educated talent available for hire
Collaborates well to minimize divisions and facilitate progress
Has well-run, fiscally stable, cost-competitive locations that are welcoming tobusiness
Is a business community that embraces diversity as a business imperative
Has a forward-looking culture that embraces entrepreneurialism andinnovation
Has an unparalleled quality of life
2014 2013
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Overall Results | 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook SurveyMichigan Businesses
Change from 2013 to 2014 is <= -3Change from 2013 to 2014 is >= 3
Michigan Businesses
REGIONS
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
YOUR REGION
Has an unparalleled quality of life -3 -3 -5
Has a forward-looking culture that embraces entrepreneurialism and innovation -4 -6 -4
Is a business community that embraces diversity as a business imperative -4 -5 -4
Has well-run, fiscally stable, cost-competitive locations that are welcoming to business -2 -4 -4
Collaborates well to minimize divisions and facilitate progress -2 -2 -3
Has a large pool of skilled, educated talent available for hire -5 -7 -3
Has an educational system that is second to none -5 -5 -6
Is unified in its pursuit of economic developmentI -3 -4 -3
Has an unquestionable identity as a vibrant technology hub -4 -5 -4
Has an efficient, seamless mass transportation system -6 -8 -5
Our Region . . .
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
YOUR REGION
Has an unparalleled quality of life 68 67 1 68
Has a forward-looking culture that embraces entrepreneurialism and innovation 57 55 3 58
Is a business community that embraces diversity as a business imperative 52 49 6 55
Has well-run, fiscally stable, cost-competitive locations that are welcoming to business 55 54 0 54
Collaborates well to minimize divisions and facilitate progress 52 52 0 52
Has a large pool of skilled, educated talent available for hire 51 51 0 51
Has an educational system that is second to none 53 55 -4 51
Is unified in its pursuit of economic developmentI 50 48 3 51
Has an unquestionable identity as a vibrant technology hub 44 42 4 46
Has an efficient, seamless mass transportation system 30 26 7 33
Our Region . . .
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Michigan Businesses
Respondents say that their communities have healthy places of worship, a score that could be related to the high view of Michigan as a great place for families. Public transportation stands out as a deficit in Michigan communities.
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
My local community has (an) excellent . . .
50
59
60
66
68
68
68
69
71
76
77
77
77
77
78
79
84
55
63
61
64
68
71
71
71
73
77
76
80
80
81
79
81
85
Public transportation
Infrastructure – vehicles (Roads, bridges, parking, etc.)
Talent pool/labor pool
Housing market
Infrastructure –other (internet, cell phone coverage, electrical, etc.)
Business space/leases
Cultural institutions (e.g. museums, community theaters)
Human services/social welfare
Schools/education
Police protection
Water and sewage
Parks and recreation
Colleges, universities, community colleges
Hospitals
Public safety (e.g. police, fire fighters)
Emergency services (e.g. ambulance service, hospitals)
Places of worship
2014 2013
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BAKERSTRATEGY GROUP
www.OutlookSurvey.com/MI
Overall Results | 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook SurveyMichigan Businesses
Change from 2013 to 2014 is <= -3Change from 2013 to 2014 is >= 3
Michigan Businesses
COMMUNITIES
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Places of worship -3 -4 -1
Emergency services (e.g. ambulance service, hospitals) -3 -4 -2
Public safety (e.g. police, fire fighters) -3 -4 -1
Hospitals -5 -8 -4
Colleges, universities, community colleges -4 -5 -3
Parks and recreation -3 -4 -3
Water and sewage -3 -5 1
Police protection -3 -4 -1
Schools/education -3 -4 -2
Human services/social welfare -4 -6 -2
Cultural institutions (e.g. museums, community theaters) -4 -6 -3
Business space/leases -4 -6 -3
Infrastructure –other (internet, cell phone coverage, electrical, etc.) -2 -4 0
Housing market -1 -3 2
Talent pool/labor pool -3 -8 -1
Infrastructure – vehicles (Roads, bridges, parking, etc.) -5 -6 -4
Public transportation -5 -5 -5
My local community has
(an) excellent . . .
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Places of worship 82 81 3 84
Emergency services (e.g. ambulance service, hospitals) 78 77 2 79
Public safety (e.g. police, fire fighters) 77 76 2 78
Hospitals 74 71 6 77
Colleges, universities, community colleges 75 74 3 77
Parks and recreation 76 74 3 77
Water and sewage 73 70 7 77
Police protection 75 74 2 76
Schools/education 71 72 -1 71
Human services/social welfare 67 66 3 69
Cultural institutions (e.g. museums, community theaters) 65 62 6 68
Business space/leases 66 63 5 68
Infrastructure –other (internet, cell phone coverage, electrical, etc.) 64 60 8 68
Housing market 63 61 5 66
Talent pool/labor pool 60 59 1 60
Infrastructure – vehicles (Roads, bridges, parking, etc.) 57 56 3 59
Public transportation 47 44 6 50
My local community has
(an) excellent . . .
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Michigan Businesses
The culture of organizations throughout Michigan is strong, with scores up slightly across the board from 2013.
ORGANIZATION CULTURE
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
Statements about your workplace:
80
81
83
85
85
81
83
84
86
87
My organization is an example of high performance
My workplace is focused on adapting to change
Leaders in my organization do what they say they will do
I clearly understand my organization's vision for the future
I feel involved in making decisions that affect my work
2014 2013
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BAKERSTRATEGY GROUP
www.OutlookSurvey.com/MI
Overall Results | 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook SurveyMichigan Businesses
Change from 2013 to 2014 is <= -3Change from 2013 to 2014 is >= 3
Michigan Businesses
CULTURE
OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN BUSINESS
STATE OF MICHIGAN
REGIONS
COMMUNITIES
CULTURE
ORGANIZATION CULTURE
I feel involved in making decisions that affect my work 2 1 2
I clearly understand my organization's vision for the future 1 0 1
Leaders in my organization do what they say they will do -1 -2 1
My workplace is focused on adapting to change 0 0 2
My organization is an example of high performance 0 -2 1
Statements about your
workplace:
Michigan
Aggregate
Nonprofit and
Public Δ Michigan
Businesses
Sample Size 1109 474 518
ORGANIZATION CULTURE
I feel involved in making decisions that affect my work 85 82 5 87
I clearly understand my organization's vision for the future 85 84 2 86
Leaders in my organization do what they say they will do 81 78 6 84
My workplace is focused on adapting to change 80 77 6 83
My organization is an example of high performance 79 76 5 81
Statements about your
workplace:
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