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Mi Business Matters

Mi Business Matters

Written by: Michigan Chamber of Commerce
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 Each episode, a Michigan Chamber team member will sit down with a special guest (or guests) who are influential employers, policymakers and leaders in the community. We’ll discuss relevant and timely issues affecting our state’s job providers, economy, workforce, and communities. We’ll help foster pragmatic problem solving with civility as we explore the opportunities to protect, connect and strengthen Michigan businesses and build a stronger Michigan for all.

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  • Beyond the Slogans: The Facts on Who Really Pays on Income Tax Proposal and What it Means for Michigan

    Beyond the Slogans: The Facts on Who Really Pays on Income Tax Proposal and What it Means for Michigan
    Jan 22 2026
    Jim is joined today by a state policy expert and author of a new Tax Foundation study, Jared Walczak, to help move past the rhetoric and focus on the facts of a proposed measure for the November 2026 ballot. Jared is a senior fellow at this nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that’s known for data-driven analysis and earned its reputation for independence and credibility. We’re going to be looking at what the data actually shows for Michigan – who really pays, and what it means for jobs, wages, and competitiveness.
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    29 mins
  • Restoring Balance Michigan’s Case for Legal Reform – Part 2

    Restoring Balance Michigan’s Case for Legal Reform – Part 2
    Jan 13 2026
    Jim leads the exploration on the recently launched Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform as we talk with the organization’s inaugural Director Zach Rudat about the state of our legal climate and what led to more than 30 organizations already jumping on board.

    This episode is part 2 of our special three-part series – “Restoring Balance: Michigan’s Case for Legal Reform.”
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    20 mins
  • Igniting Civics in Michigan: Inside the National Civics Bee

    Igniting Civics in Michigan: Inside the National Civics Bee
    Jan 6 2026
    Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement at the Michigan Chamber, takes you inside an energizing initiative: the National Civics Bee. It’s a fast-growing, nationwide competition that helps middle schoolers strengthen their civic knowledge, think critically about real community issues and build their problem-solving skills.

    Joining her in the discussion are:
    - Hilary Crow, vice president of civics at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - who oversees this national effort and brings a front-row view of how the Bee is taking off across the country.
    - Thomas Paden, president of the Canton Chamber of Commerce - whose team helped bring schools and students into this year’s competition – and helped Michigan lead the nation in student essay submissions.
    - Ashley Tall, Michigan’s 2025 National Civics Bee state champion - who is now a freshman at Huron High School in Ann Arbor and just represented Michigan on the national stage in Washington, D.C.
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    24 mins
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