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Jim Holcomb | Michigan’s Economic Outlook: 2025 Recap, 2026 Ahead
For the most powerful voice in Michigan business, it’s the Michigan Chamber Business Brief with President and CEO Jim Holcomb. Jim delivers a high-level wrap-up of the year and a clear-eyed look ahead to 2026, highlighting major concerns for employers as Michigan considers more than doubling the state income tax, a move that could hit small businesses especially hard. He also tackles the state’s ongoing education crisis, the competitiveness challenges facing Michigan’s economy, and why the upcoming elections will determine whether these issues get solved or get worse. The segment closes with…
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