Are You Optimistic About Michigan's Economy?

Are you optimistic about Michigan’s economic outlook?

Many of the state’s business executives are bullish about the future, according to the results of a survey released by the Business Leaders for Michigan.

“Michigan’s largest job providers are getting downright bullish on the state’s economic prospects and backing it up with increased hiring and investment,” Doug Rothwell, president and CEO for the Business Leaders for Michigan, said in a release. “Business leader optimism about the state’s long-term economy is at a three year high and nearly a third of the largest job providers are planning increased hiring and investment in the next six months.”

The Business Leaders for Michigan, which is made up of senior executives of many of the state’s companies and universities, conducts quarterly economic outlook surveys.

This quarter, the survey showed that business leaders are feeling more positive about the long-term economic outlook for both the United States and Michigan. In fact, it's the best forecast since the BLM started taking the poll in 2010.

In addition, the survey showed more optimism for the short-term economic outlook.

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