Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. MSU Henry Center, Lansing

12:00-1:00pm LUNCH 1:00pm WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER J. Fettig 1:00-1:05pm ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA J. Fettig

ACTION: Minutes from November 19, 2014 meeting (Tab 1) ACTION: 2015 Revised BLM Consolidated Budget (Tab 2) S. Keeley ACTION: 2015 BLM Inc. and Foundation Budgets (Tab 3) S. Keeley

1:05-1:10pm NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT M. Jandernoa

ACTION: New Member Candidate (Tab 4)

1:10-2:00pm BOARD MEMBER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION J. Fettig 2:00-2:10pm CHAIRMAN’S REPORT J. Fettig 2:10-2:20pm PRESIDENT’S REPORT D. Rothwell

Status: 2015 BLM Objectives & Priorities (Tab 5)

2:20-2:50pm BLM PRIORITY: Fund Transportation (Tab 6) Campaign strategy: GUEST PRESENTERS

Roger Martin, Partner, Martin Waymire Lori Wortz, Founding Partner, WWP Strategies

BLM employee communications tools K. Chesney

2:50-3:05pm BREAK 3:05-3:35pm BLM PRIORITY: Expand Job Training (Tabs 7)

State actions underway: GUEST PRESENTERS Steve Arwood, Director, Talent & Econ. Dev. Dept. & CEO, MEDC Stephanie Comai, Director, Michigan Talent Investment Agency

3:35-3:55pm MEMBER PROFILE: ROUSH ENTERPRISES (Tab 8) E. Lyall 3:55-4:35pm DISCUSSION: ENHANCING BLM’s ADVOCACY ROLE A. Berriz/

M. Jandernoa

4:35-4:45pm OPEN FORUM J. Fettig 4:45-5:30pm GUEST PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION: (Tab 9)

Michigan Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof Michigan House Speaker Kevin Cotter 5:30pm ADJOURN J. Fettig _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5:30 -6:30pm BLM LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Draft 2014 Year-End Financials (Tab 10) 2. 2014 Year-End Work Plan Scorecard (Tab 11) 3. 2014 Year-End MTP Progress Chart (Tab 12) 4. 2015 BLM Event Calendar (Tab 13)

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Meeting Minutes Notice having been duly given as required by the Bylaws of Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc., a meeting of the Board of Directors was convened at 1:01 p.m. on November 19, 2014, at the MSU Henry Center, located at 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, Michigan. DIRECTORS Members of the Board present constituted a quorum and included the following: Jeff M. Fettig, Chair Terence Adderley G. Mark Alyea Albert M. Berriz Laurent Bresson John C. Carter Gregory J. Crabb Robert S. Cubbin Walter P. Czarnecki Kurt L. Darrow Richard L. DeVore Stefan Doerr J. Patrick Doyle Matthew B. Elliot David Girodat Richard G. Haworth Michael J. Jandernoa Miles E. Jones Hans-Werner Kaas Alan Jay Kaufman

William L. Kozyra Kevin A. Lobo Florine Mark Charles McClure David E. Meador Hank Meijer Frederick K. Minturn Mark A. Murray James B. Nicholson Sandra E. Pierce John Rakolta, Jr. Michael T. Ritchie Doug Rothwell Andra M. Rush Richard F. Russell Mark S. Schlissel Lou Anna K. Simon Brig Sorber Thomas Webb M. Roy Wilson

GUESTS: Mark Ruge, Partner, K & L Gates LLP STAFF: Kelly Chesney

Jennifer Hayes Sabrina Keeley Amy Novak Timothy Sowton

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GENERAL Mr. Fettig convened the meeting at 1:01 p.m. The meeting was held at the MSU Henry Center in Lansing, Michigan. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA Meeting Minutes Mr. Fettig presented the minutes of the September 24, 2014 Board meeting (Attachment A). 2015 Directors Mr. Fettig presented the 2015 Directors. (Attachment B). 2015 Board Leadership & Committees Mr. Fettig presented 2015 Board Leadership and Committees. (Attachment C). Resolution of Appreciation for Alfred Glancy Mr. Fettig presented the resolution honoring Alfred Glancy III. (Attachment D). A motion to approve all of the Administrative Agenda Items for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Jandernoa, Nominating Committee Chair, presented the Nominating Committee Report (Attachment E), submitting for review and approval the following nominees as new directors of the organization to be seated immediately:

Laurent Bresson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nexteer Automotive (New Member)

Stefan Doerr, Senior Vice President, Monomers Division – North America, BASF Corporation (Replacing Gerry Podesta, who took another position with the company out of state)

David Girodat, President & CEO, Fifth Third Bank – Eastern Michigan (Replacing Michelle VanDyke, who took another position with the company)

Howard Ungerleider, Chief Financial Officer, The Dow Chemical Company (Replacing William Weideman, who is retiring)

A motion to approve the Nominating Committee report for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously.

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BOARD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION/Q&A Members shared their views on the current state of their businesses and projections for the next 12 months. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr. Fettig provided an update from the October Executive Committee meeting, reviewed the year’s accomplishments and showed the Michigan CEO Summit highlight video. He also thanked retiring members: Alfred Glancy, Richard Russell and William Weideman for their contributions to and support of the organization. 2014 ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BENCHMARKING REPORT Mr. Rothwell and Mr. Sowton presented the 2014 Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report. Ms. Chesney presented the online website. PROGRAM AGENDA 2014 Year in Review Mr. Rothwell reviewed the organization’s accomplishments for 2014. 2015 Work Plan Mr. Rothwell presented the 2015 Work Plan for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. (Attachment F). A motion to approve the 2015 Work Plan for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. 2015 Consolidated Budget Ms. Keeley presented the 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation (Attachment G). A motion to approve the 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. Long-Term Higher Ed Strategy Preview Mr. Rothwell reviewed the plan for BLM’s work related to the higher education. MEMBER PROFILE: DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS Mr. Jones presented an overview of Dawn Food Products. FEDERAL UPDATE Mr. Ruge of K & L Gates presented an update on the federal election results and their impact on BLM priorities.

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BLM PAC COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Berriz, Mr. Jandernoa and Mr. Sowton presented the BLM PAC Committee report. OPEN FORUM FOR DISCUSSION Mr. Fettig opened the floor for members to share information with each other Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Fettig at 4:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________ Dated: ___________________________, 2015 Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

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Meeting Minutes Notice having been duly given as required by the Bylaws of Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation, a meeting of the Board of Directors was convened at 1:01 p.m. on November 19, 2014, at the MSU Henry Center, located at 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, Michigan. DIRECTORS Members of the Board present constituted a quorum and included the following: Jeff M. Fettig, Chair Terence Adderley G. Mark Alyea Albert M. Berriz Laurent Bresson John C. Carter Gregory J. Crabb Robert S. Cubbin Walter P. Czarnecki Kurt L. Darrow Richard L. DeVore Stefan Doerr J. Patrick Doyle Matthew B. Elliot David Girodat Richard G. Haworth Michael J. Jandernoa Miles E. Jones Hans-Werner Kaas Alan Jay Kaufman

William L. Kozyra Kevin A. Lobo Florine Mark Charles McClure David E. Meador Hank Meijer Frederick K. Minturn Mark A. Murray James B. Nicholson Sandra E. Pierce John Rakolta, Jr. Michael T. Ritchie Doug Rothwell Andra M. Rush Richard F. Russell Mark S. Schlissel Lou Anna K. Simon Brig Sorber Thomas Webb M. Roy Wilson

GUESTS: Mark Ruge, Partner, K & L Gates LLP STAFF: Kelly Chesney

Jennifer Hayes Sabrina Keeley Amy Novak Timothy Sowton

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GENERAL Mr. Fettig convened the meeting at 1:01 p.m. The meeting was held at the MSU Henry Center in Lansing, Michigan. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA Meeting Minutes Mr. Fettig presented the minutes of the September 24, 2014 Board meeting (Attachment A). 2015 Directors Mr. Fettig presented the 2015 Directors. (Attachment B). 2015 Board Leadership & Committees Mr. Fettig presented 2015 Board Leadership and Committees. (Attachment C). Resolution of Appreciation for Alfred Glancy Mr. Fettig presented the resolution honoring Alfred Glancy III. (Attachment D). A motion to approve all of the Administrative Agenda Items for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Jandernoa, Nominating Committee Chair, presented the Nominating Committee Report (Attachment E), submitting for review and approval the following nominees as new directors of the organization to be seated immediately:

Laurent Bresson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nexteer Automotive (New Member)

Stefan Doerr, Senior Vice President, Monomers Division – North America, BASF Corporation (Replacing Gerry Podesta, who took another position with the company out of state)

David Girodat, President & CEO, Fifth Third Bank – Eastern Michigan (Replacing Michelle VanDyke, who took another position with the company)

Howard Ungerleider, Chief Financial Officer, The Dow Chemical Company (Replacing William Weideman, who is retiring)

A motion to approve the Nominating Committee report for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously.

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BOARD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION/Q&A Members shared their views on the current state of their businesses and projections for the next 12 months. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr. Fettig provided an update from the October Executive Committee meeting, reviewed the year’s accomplishments and showed the Michigan CEO Summit highlight video. He also thanked retiring members: Alfred Glancy, Richard Russell and William Weideman for their contributions to and support of the organization. 2014 ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BENCHMARKING REPORT Mr. Rothwell and Mr. Sowton presented the 2014 Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report. Ms. Chesney presented the online website. PROGRAM AGENDA 2014 Year in Review Mr. Rothwell reviewed the organization’s accomplishments for 2014. 2015 Work Plan Mr. Rothwell presented the 2015 Work Plan for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. (Attachment F). A motion to approve the 2015 Work Plan for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. 2015 Consolidated Budget Ms. Keeley presented the 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation (Attachment G). A motion to approve the 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation was made and supported. There was no further discussion and the motion passed unanimously. Long-Term Higher Ed Strategy Preview Mr. Rothwell reviewed the plan for BLM’s work related to the higher education. MEMBER PROFILE: DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS Mr. Jones presented an overview of Dawn Food Products.

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OPEN FORUM FOR DISCUSSION Mr. Fettig opened the floor for members to share information with each other Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Fettig at 4:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________ Dated: ___________________________, 2015 Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allattachmentsnotedintheminutesareavailableuponrequest.

ACTION BRIEF: REVISED BLM Inc. & Foundation Consolidated 2015 Budget

February 18, 2015 – Board Meeting

ISSUE: Approval of a revised 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan. BACKGROUND: At the November 19, 2014 Board meeting, the Board approved a consolidated budget for BLM, Inc. and BLM Foundation. Since that time, staff has identified minor modifications that need to be made to the budget. The original 2015 Consolidated Budget included a small error in the revenue line for member dues. We have made that correction and the attached budget reflects the change. The Executive Committee has reviewed and approved the revised 2015 Consolidated Budget and recommends approval by the full Board

ACTION REQUESTED: Board approval of the Revised 2015 Consolidated Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. BOARD APPROVED on: ________________________________________________ SIGNED: _______________________________________

Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

Business Leaders for Michigan

Revised Consolidated 2015 Draft Budget

Revised OriginalConsolidated Draft Consolidated Draft

2015 Budget 2015 BudgetRevenueDirectors 3,872,800 3,869,650 New Directors 51,500 51,500 Allowance for lost members (190,000) (190,000) Interest 75,000 75,000

Total Revenue 3,809,300 3,806,150

ExpensesPersonnelSalaries 1,456,000 1,456,000 Benefits 411,000 411,000

Personnel Total 1,867,000 1,867,000

OperatingRent 40,000 40,000 Office Expense 100,000 100,000 Administrative Insurance 15,000 15,000 Travel and Public Outreach 60,000 60,000 Board Meetings 80,000 80,000 Memberships and Subscriptions 20,000 20,000 Professional Fees 200,000 200,000 Depreciation 10,000 10,000

Operating Total 525,000 525,000

ProgramPublic Policy Advocacy 80,000 80,000 Policy Research & Development 300,000 300,000 Communications & Marketing 600,000 600,000 Leadership Summits 200,000 200,000

Contingency 20,000 20,000

Projects Total 1,200,000 1,200,000

Total Expenses 3,592,000 3,592,000

Contribution to Reserves 200,000 200,000

Total Surplus (Deficit) 17,300 14,150

Business Leaders for Michigan

2015 501C4, 501C3 and Consolidated Draft Budget

BLM BLMF501C4 501C3 Consolidated Draft

2015 Budget 2015 Budget 2015 BudgetRevenueDirectors 3,332,050 540,750 3,872,800 New Directors 51,500 51,500 Allowance for lost members (170,000) (20,000) (190,000) Interest 70,000 5,000 75,000

Total Revenue 3,283,550 525,750 3,809,300

ExpensesPersonnelSalaries 1,383,200 72,800 1,456,000 Benefits 390,450 20,550 411,000

Personnel Total 1,773,650 93,350 1,867,000

OperatingRent 38,000 2,000 40,000 Office Expense 95,000 5,000 100,000 Administrative Insurance 14,250 750 15,000 Travel and Public Outreach 57,000 3,000 60,000 Board Meetings 76,000 4,000 80,000 Memberships and Subscriptions 19,000 1,000 20,000 Professional Fees 190,000 10,000 200,000 Depreciation 9,500 500 10,000

Operating Total 498,750 26,250 525,000

ProgramPublic Policy Advocacy 80,000 - 80,000 Policy Research & Development 250,000 50,000 300,000 Communications & Marketing 450,000 150,000 600,000 Leadership Summits - 200,000 200,000

Contingency 20,000 20,000

Projects Total 800,000 400,000 1,200,000

Total Expenses 3,072,400 519,600 3,592,000

Contribution to Reserves 200,000 - 200,000

Total Surplus (Deficit) 11,150 6,150 17,300

ACTION BRIEF: BLM, Inc. 2015 Budget

February 18, 2015 – Board Meeting

ISSUE: Approval of the 2015 Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. BACKGROUND: At the November Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a consolidated budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. At that time, staff indicated they would separate the budgets between the two organizations and bring them back to the Board for review and approval. Attached is the proposed 2015 budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. The Executive Committee has reviewed and approved the 2015 Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and recommends approval by the full Board

ACTION REQUESTED: Board approval of the attached 2015 Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc.

BOARD APPROVED on: _____________________________________________________ SIGNED: ____________________________________________________

Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

Business Leaders for Michigan Inc. (501C4)

2015 Draft Budget

BLM501C4

2015 BudgetRevenueDirectors 3,332,050 New Directors 51,500 Allowance for lost members (170,000) Interest 70,000

Total Revenue 3,283,550

ExpensesPersonnelSalaries 1,383,200 Benefits 390,450

Personnel Total 1,773,650

OperatingRent 38,000 Office Expense 95,000 Administrative Insurance 14,250 Travel and Public Outreach 57,000 Board Meetings 76,000 Memberships and Subscriptions 19,000 Professional Fees 190,000 Depreciation 9,500

Operating Total 498,750

ProgramPublic Policy Advocacy 80,000 Policy Research & Development 250,000 Communications & Marketing 450,000 Leadership Summits -

Contingency 20,000

Projects Total 800,000

Total Expenses 3,072,400

Contribution to Reserves 200,000

Total Surplus (Deficit) 11,150

ACTION BRIEF: BLM Foundation 2015 Budget

February 18, 2015 – Board Meeting

ISSUE: Approval of the 2015 Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. BACKGROUND: At the November Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a consolidated budget for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. At that time, staff indicated they would separate the budgets between the two organizations and bring them back to the Board for review and approval. Attached is the proposed 2015 budget for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. The Executive Committee has reviewed and approved the 2015 budget for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation and recommends approval by the full Board

ACTION REQUESTED: Board approval of the attached 2015 Budget for Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation.

BOARD APPROVED on: ________________________________________________ SIGNED: ___________________________________________

Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation (501C3)

2015 Draft Budget

BLMF501C3

2015 BudgetRevenueDirectors 540,750 New DirectorsAllowance for lost members (20,000) Interest 5,000

Total Revenue 525,750

ExpensesPersonnelSalaries 72,800 Benefits 20,550

Personnel Total 93,350

OperatingRent 2,000 Office Expense 5,000 Administrative Insurance 750 Travel and Public Outreach 3,000 Board Meetings 4,000 Memberships and Subscriptions 1,000 Professional Fees 10,000 Depreciation 500

Operating Total 26,250

ProgramPublic Policy Advocacy - Policy Research & Development 50,000 Communications & Marketing 150,000 Leadership Summits 200,000

Contingency

Projects Total 400,000

Total Expenses 519,600

Contribution to Reserves -

Total Surplus (Deficit) 6,150

ACTION BRIEF: BLM Inc. & Foundation Nominating Committee Report February 18, 2015 - Board meeting

ISSUE: Nominating Committee submission of director candidate for consideration for Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. PROPOSAL: The Nominating Committee recommends the following individual (bio attached) for nomination and election as a new director to the Boards of Directors of Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation.

Thomas G. Welch, Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer, Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan (New Member, Second member for Fifth Third Bank)

ACTION REQUESTED: Election of the nominee as a Director of Business Leaders for Michigan, Inc. and Business Leaders for Michigan Foundation. BOARD APPROVED on: ___________________________________________ SIGNED: _________________________________________________ Sabrina Keeley, Secretary

SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Thomas G. Welch, Jr. President & CEO Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan

Career Education

Professional and Civic

Thomas G. Welch, Jr. is President & CEO of Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan where he is responsible for the growth and strategic direction of the Bank’s lines of business, including Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and Investment Advisors. Tom oversees the third-largest region of Fifth Third Bank, including 129 branches, more than 2,100 employees and $5.8 billion in assets. Tom joined Fifth Third Bank in 1993. With nearly 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Tom has built multiple high-performing teams which have expanded the reach of Fifth Third’s unique banking solutions to retail, wealth management and business customers alike. Most recently, Tom led the Bank’s aggressive expansion plans throughout St. Louis and Missouri. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Northwestern University. Tom serves on several local boards and organizations including the Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital, United Way Heart of West Michigan, Literacy Center of West Michigan, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and The Bill and Bea Idema Foundation. Tom also serves as a member of Business Leaders for Michigan.

ISSUE BRIEF: BLM 2015 Priorities February 18, 2015 – Board Meeting

ISSUE: Status report on achieving BLM’s 2015 work plan priorities. BACKGROUND: BLM’s 2015 work plan priorities, the status of each and next steps for achieving each objective are listed below. Priority Status Next Steps Fund transportation Ballot measure in May Strategy meeting with key

stakeholders (January) Develop communications

kit for members to use with employees (February)

Raise funds for campaign (February)

Start messaging the need for road expansion funding after ballot measure gets passed

Expand job training Working with MEDC to reallocate existing funds for 2015

Designing 2016+ funding plan

Propose 2016+ funding plan (March)

Increase college graduates Re-activating advocacy campaign to prioritize funding in FY16 budget

Finalizing recommendations for higher education strategic plan

Designing long-term strategy to accelerate college attainment

Release higher education strategic plan (February)

Organize higher education leadership council to implement strategic plan (Spring)

Propose long-term attainment strategy (September)

Advance New Michigan strategy

Designing options to accelerate growth of New Michigan assets based on benchmarking best practices

Propose options (September)

ACTION NEEDED: No action at this time

Direct, objective, thoughtful counsel mixed with a flair for the creative and more than 30 years of award-winning news media, public relations and marketing experience: That’s what clients get from Martin Waymire partner Roger Martin. Once named Michigan’s “Best Reporter,” Roger moved from a high-powered position in big-city journalism to become one of Michigan’s most respected public relations practitioners. Top regional and national awards — including two national Silver Anvils and multiple “Best of Shows” — for writing, research, and campaign planning and execution decorate his walls. Roger is a 1981 graduate of Michigan State University, where he also taught journalism for about a decade. While a reporter and bureau chief at The Detroit News, he won numerous awards, including three Pulitzer Prize nominations by the paper. He co-authored “The Journey of John Engler,” a 1990 book about then-state Sen. John Engler’s upset of heavily favored incumbent Gov. James J. Blanchard. He appeared as a journalist commentator on radio and TV political and issue programs across the state. Roger specializes in issue management, media relations, crisis communications and community relations. He has provided winning counseling and services to corporations of all sizes, trade associations, coalitions and individuals. His areas of expertise include health care, tax policy, the state legislature and governor, casino gaming, ballot question campaign planning and management, local government issues, and more. A husband and father of three daughters, Roger is also at home at the steering wheel of fast cars and the fretboard of hot guitars.

Lori Wortz is a Founding Partner of WWP Strategies. Lori has worked on campaigns at every

level since entering the political arena during the 1988 Presidential campaign. While Lori got

her start in grassroots organizing, she has distinguished herself as a key strategic advisor to

statewide candidate and issue campaigns. She is recognized as a prominent figure in Michigan

politics.

From 1990-1998, Lori worked as Chief of Staff in the Michigan Senate for the Senate Majority

Leader. She directly participated in key policy debates, including property tax reform, school

funding reform, charter school legislation, energy and telecommunication deregulation, welfare

reform and changes in the unemployment compensation system.

In 1998, Lori left the Michigan Senate to become an issue and candidate campaign consultant.

Since that time, Lori has successfully worked on statewide campaigns for issues involving

gaming, eminent domain, conservation, right to work, energy regulation and more. In addition

to the coalitions and issue work, Lori has served as strategist and consultant to state parties,

candidate campaigns and legislative caucuses.

Lori is very involved in foundation and community volunteer work, serving on various boards.

Appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Lori serves as Chair of the Michigan Child Abuse

and Neglect Prevention Board. She lives in Okemos, Michigan with her husband and four

children.

Lori Wortz

Founding Partner

WWP Strategies

Current Focus As CEO, Arwood is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction, community development, providing access to capital and improving Michigan’s image and brand. His responsibilities will include administering all programs, funds, personnel, contracts and all other administrative functions of MEDC. Arwood has also been named director of the newly-created Talent and Economic Development Department, announced by Snyder in December. The new department was created to ensure that the state can efficiently and effectively develop, administer and coordinate Michigan’s economic, housing, and talent development initiatives and programs. Professional Background In 2013, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Steve Arwood as director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and chief regulatory officer to serve in a leadership role in reinventing the state's regulatory and licensing environment. He served as LARA deputy director overseeing the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Employment Security and Workplace Safety, which includes MIOSHA, Employment Relations and Workers' Compensation. He joined LARA in 2011 from Windlab Developments, USA, LTD, where he served as U.S. regional director. He has worked in wind energy development, conservation, and business development since 1999. He previously served as deputy director and other executive management positions at the Michigan Jobs Commission under Governor John Engler. He has also served as director for the House of Representatives Programs and Policy, and the National Federation for Independent Business-Michigan. Education

Steve Arwood Director, Talent and Economic Development Department CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Stephanie Comai is Director of the Talent Investment Agency in the Michigan Talent and Economic

Development Department.

Prior to this appointment, Comai was a LARA Deputy Director with oversight of Employment, Security

and Workplace Safety. She is charged with oversight of MIOSHA, the Unemployment Insurance Agency,

and the Bureau of Employment Relations. Prior to joining LARA, Comai served as the Director of

Revenue and Partnership Enhancement for the Michigan Department of Human Services. She was a

member of the Board of Trustees at Central Michigan University from 2003-2010. She also chaired the

State Management Issues Committee for Governor Snyder's Transition Office during 2010. Working for

Governor John Engler, Comai directed the E-Michigan Office, which developed the Michigan.gov web

portal. She held several additional positions in state government in the Engler Administration focusing

on enhanced technology use, executive staff recruitment, implementation of policy initiatives, and fiscal

efficiencies. Earlier in her career, she worked in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services and the U.S. Department of Labor. She has a Master of Public Administration degree

from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.

Stephanie Comai

Director, Talent Investment Agency

Talent and Economic Development Department

Evan Lyall, CEO Mr. Lyall began his career with Roush as a summer intern for Jack Roush Performance Engineering (JRPE). During his 34 year tenure with Roush, he has led the company’s growth from 23 employees to over 4,000, with a global footprint and revenues approaching $500 million. Mr. Lyall has held various positions in Roush’s accounting, finance, operations, and motorsports activities, and was appointed CEO in 2001. He has been an integral part of the leadership team that has transformed JRPE into Roush Enterprises. The Roush Enterprises companies include Roush Industries, a multinational firm engaged in engineering, product development, manufacturing; Roush Performance, developer and manufacturer of performance vehicles and products for the automotive aftermarket; and Roush CleanTech, developer and manufacturer of propane fuel systems for truck platforms serving the fleet vehicle market. Most recently, Mr. Lyall has overseen the implementation of Roush’s very successful diversifications strategy, expanding the company’s customer base into the theme park, defense, aerospace, and oil and gas industries. Today, Roush’s customers include Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Disney, Google, Navistar, Bell Helicopter, and Aramco. Mr. Lyall also serves on the Board of Directors of Roush Fenway Racing, one of the world’s largest motorsports management organizations. A member of the Board of Directors of the Business Leaders of Michigan, a non-profit, executive organization focused on making Michigan a top ten state for jobs and economic growth, Mr. Lyall is engaged in a number of civic organizations. Mr. Lyall and his wife, Laurie, are active supporters of the Cornerstone Schools and a number of other local charities. Mr. Lyall attended Michigan State University and received his BA in Economics from the University of Michigan in 1986. The Lyalls have two children and reside in Northville, Michigan.

With over 4,000 accomplished engineers, designers, manufacturing experts, and technicians creating smart solutions for its global customers, Roush devises fresh ways of enhancing product quality and performance, providing its customers with a distinct competitive advantage. Roush is unique in its ability to provide seamlessly integrated services across the entire product development life cycle, streamlining the product development process and literally taking a product from concept to consumer.

Roush’s diverse customer base includes clients such as Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, General Motors, Disney, Google, Navistar, General Dynamics, Bell Helicopter, and Aramco. Roush is a subsidiary of Roush Enterprises, Inc., parent company of Roush Fenway Racing; Roush Performance, developer and manufacturer of performance vehicles and products for the automotive aftermarket; and Roush CleanTech, developer and manufacturer of propane fuel systems for truck platforms serving the fleet vehicle market.

At a Glance

• Michigan-based • Privately held • Founded in 1976 • Over 4,000 Employees • Over 2.9 million sq. ft. office/development space

Annual Revenue: approx. $4.8 million

Primary Activities: o Engineering o Testing o Prototyping o Manufacturing o Motorsports Management

Industries Served: o Transportation o Performance Products o Defense o Theme Park o Aerospace o Oil and Gas

Corporate website: www.roush.com

Corporate Profile

State Sen. Arlan Meekhof was elected to serve the 30th Senate District in November 2010 and assumed

office in January 2011. He was chosen by his Republican colleagues to serve as majority floor leader for

the 2011-2014 term, where he represents the Republican majority on the Senate floor, expediting

legislative proceedings through parliamentary procedures such as motions, communications and points

of order.

He also serves as a member of the Government Operations, Natural Resources, Environment & Great

Lakes, and Regulatory Reform committees.

Prior to becoming senator, Meekhof served four years in the Michigan House of Representatives in the

89th District from 2007-2010. During that time, Arlan was selected to his first leadership post midway

through his first term, and was elevated to the position of assistant leader in January 2009.

Arlan was first elected to the Olive Township Board of Trustees in 1996, where he served as a trustee

and later as township supervisor. He was responsible for the daily operations of Olive Township-one of

the fastest growing communities in Ottawa County.

Sen. Meekhof was born Nov. 28, 1959 in Grand Haven and was adopted April 8, 1960 by Sidney and

Ethel Meekhof. He is the eldest of four adopted children.

Arlan has lived in Olive Township with his wife Barb for more than 25 years. They also have three adult

children-Adrian, Rich, and Meredith. The Meekhofs are very blessed with two granddaughters.

Arlan Meekhof

Senate Majority Leader

Michigan State Senate

DISTRICT

State Representative Kevin Cotter was first elected in November 2010 to serve the citizens of the 99th

House district. The 99th district encompasses all of Isabella County, as well as ten townships in Midland

County.

EDUCATION

Representative Cotter is a graduate of Shepherd High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in

Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, as well as a Master’s of Science in Administration, both

from Central Michigan University. He also earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law

School.

PROFESSIONAL

Representative Kevin Cotter brings a broad array of experience to the House of Representatives, most

recently serving as a partner at the Kerr Law Firm, PLLC in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Prior to that, Cotter

worked in the transportation industry, working with two companies where his duties included

supervising in-bound shipments, human resources management and overseeing safety operations.

PUBLIC OFFICE

During his second term, Representative Cotter served as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, as well

as the Majority Vice Chair of the Elections and Ethics Committee. He was also a member of the

Insurance, Michigan Competitiveness, and Tax Policy Committees. Prior to being elected, Cotter was

selected by former Speaker of the House Jase Bolger to serve on the Committee on Committees, which

made recommendations to the Speaker on which committees members would serve on, based on their

interests, experience and requested committees.

For the 2015-16 legislative session, Rep. Cotter was elected Speaker of the House by his colleagues.

PERSONAL

Cotter lives in Union Township, in Isabella County, with his wife Jennifer. In his spare time, he enjoys

spending time in Michigan’s outdoors. He also enjoys golfing, snowmobiling, hunting, boating and

spending time with friends and family.

Kevin Cotter

Speaker of the House

Michigan House of Representatives

Business Leaders for Michigan

Consolidated 2014 Budget and Full Year Forecast

Consolidated Full Year Favorable (Unfav)2014 Budget Forecast for 2014 Variance

RevenueDirectors 4,017,000 3,769,800 (247,200) New Directors 51,500 115,800 64,300 Allowance for lost members (200,000) 200,000 Interest 75,000 75,693 693 Carryforward Contrib. from 2012 Surplus 250,000 250,000 - Misc.

Total Revenue 4,193,500 4,211,293 17,793

ExpensesPersonnelSalaries 1,414,000 1,484,056 (70,056) Benefits 415,000 400,346 14,654

Personnel Total 1,829,000 1,884,401 (55,401)

OperatingRent 40,000 39,660 340 Office Expense 100,000 137,346 (37,346) Administrative Insurance 13,500 13,289 211 Travel and Public Outreach 60,000 64,480 (4,480) Board Meetings 80,000 75,252 4,748 Memberships and Subscriptions 25,000 20,350 4,650 Professional Fees 200,000 174,214 25,786 Depreciation 15,000 14,463 537

Operating Total 533,500 539,054 (5,554)

ProgramPublic Policy Advocacy 90,000 97,000 (7,000) Policy Research & Development 300,000 293,998 6,002 Communications & Marketing 1,000,000 1,025,553 (25,553) Leadership Summits 200,000 210,050 (10,050)

Contingency 25,000 25,000

Projects Total 1,615,000 1,626,601 (11,601)

Total Expenses 3,977,500 4,050,057 (72,557)

Contribution to Reserves 200,000 200,000

Total Surplus (Deficit) 16,000 (38,763) (54,763)

Lead | Support Yellow Highlight = New updates GREEN = Completed or On-Target; ORANGE = Behind Schedule; RED = At Risk or Not Completed | Revised – 1.2.15

Goals Strategies & Objectives Score Status 1. Champion

implementation of the Michigan Turnaround Plan

Step 1 (Compete): Complete annual benchmarking report

Advocate for a referendum to phase-out the personal property tax

Advocate for fiscal notes legislation

Complete an assessment of economic development incentives

Develop a cohesive approach to attract and grow more good jobs

Step 2 (Invest): Advocate for expanding high quality pre-k education

Advocate for maintenance of rigorous academic standards

Advocate for increased community college and university performance-

based funding

Develop a long-term strategy to ensure MI has a Top Ten community

college and university marketplace

Step 3 (Grow): Support actions that facilitate Detroit’s turnaround

Advance New Michigan strategies

- Develop: Life Sciences & Natural Resources

- Launch: Mobility & Engineering

- Advocate: Gateway & Higher Education Marketplace

- Convene a New Michigan Summit

- Released Nov 13th

- Referendum approved by voters

- Deferred to 2015

- Study complete, no further action

- Study complete, for action in 2015

- Budget passed with $65M increase

- Legislature deferred action until 2015

- Budget passed with 3% increase for CC and

a 6% increase for universities

- Final report: Jan 2015

- Detroit financial package approved

-LS: behind schedule; NR: on target

-M: Det. Chamber/MichAuto to lead; E: No $

to expand engineering programs

- G: Behind schedule; HE – On track

- Held March 10

2. Shape the debate to support the Michigan Turnaround Plan

Grow opinion leader support for the MTP to 50% by conducting an advertising

campaign; convening regional forums and a CEO summit; increasing newsletter

subscribers by 25%; increasing website visitors by 25%; and expanding the use of

social media by 25%. Communicate BLM member contributions to the economy and

include BLM-member employees and small/diverse business leaders as “opinion

leaders.”

Build a web-based tool box of communications resources

Grow BLM’s web portal of Michigan Performance Trackers (economic competitiveness,

economic forecast, higher education, New Michigan)

- New 2014 MTP released

- 17 regional forums held

- MI CEO Summit: Held on 11/13

- Newsletter subscribers: Up 26%

- Website visitors: Up 12%

-Social media: Up 39%

-Launched; updated throughout the year

- All have been updated

3. Engage members to advance the Michigan Turnaround Plan

Facilitate member engagement in driving the economy by promoting internships, URC

research partnerships, procurement sourcing, Renaissance VC Fund investments, MI

Ambassador program participation and attraction of business to MI

Create opportunities for members to share best practices

Support candidates that support the MTP by raising $450k for BLM PACs

- Opportunities offered to members,

activities tracked, will share with Board in

February

- Social media best practice session held

- PAC I: $134k,; PAC II: $246k; Total: $380k

VISION: Michigan is a Top Ten state for jobs, personal income & a healthy economy (GDP & population)

MISSION: To advance the goals of the Michigan Turnaround Plan by benchmarking the state’s competitiveness, developing powerful

strategies, convening & educating the public, advocating for policy and championing initiatives that make Michigan a place

where business wants to invest and people want to live and work

2014 Work Plan Scorecard

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11Compete

22Invest

33Grow

• Improved revenue and expenditure forecasts

• Reformed Unemployment Insurance system

• Multi-year financial and budget plans nowproduced

• Produced citizen friendly balance sheet• Reduced state debt by one-third • State agencies required to implement spending

plans with a strategic mission, vision and goals • Improved state bond rating• Aligned public employee health care premiums

with the private sector• Removed statutory barriers and provided

incentives to encourage local service sharing• Passed public school employee retirement reforms

estimated to reduce unfunded pension and healthcare liability by $16 billion

• Passed emergency manager law to help locals“fix the basics”

• Improved Michigan’s corporate tax climatebyreplacing the MBT with a flat corporate income tax

• Improved Michigan’s regulatory climate by:rescinding over 2,000 obsolete and redundantrules; and requiring a cost benefit analysis for allproposed rules

• Passed legislation to allow for the gradual phase-out of the Personal Property Tax

• Adopted regional economic development model• Completed assessment of economic development

incentives• Approved referendum to phase-out personal

property tax

• Develop a more cohesive approach to attract &grow jobs

• Annually benchmark Michigan’s economiccompetitiveness to Top Ten states

• Adopt fiscal notes for all legislation

• Support federal policy changes that enhanceMichigan’s competitiveness

• Expanded technical worker training

• Increased funding for higher educationbased on performance

• Increased access to early childhoodeducation for underserved students

• Increased funding for transportation

• Reached agreement to build newinternational bridge

• Maintained rigorous academic standards

• Grew venture capital to #19 nationally

• Adopted Michigan urban strategy

• Increased investments in cities

• Identified Michigan’s six most promisingexisting assets to accelerate growth

• Developed and implementing strategiesfor 4 of the 6 assets: Higher EducationMarketplace, Gateway to the Midwest,Global Engineering Village and GlobalCenter of Mobility

• Achieve Top Ten community college anduniversity affordability by increasingperformance-based funding

• Adopt a long-term transportation fundingstrategy

• Develop a long-term strategy to ensure aTop Ten Higher Education Marketplace

• Expand just-in-time, customized workertraining programs

• Grow a New Michigan economy byleveraging assets with the greatestpotential to meet future globaleconomic needs

• Adopt a long-term sustainable fundingstrategy to Grow the New Michigan

• Grow Detroit into a thriving central city byattracting new investment, improving cityservices and repopulating neighborhoods

A comprehensive strategy to make Michigan a Top Ten state for jobs, personal income and a healthy economy.

January 2015 Nothing scheduled at this time.

February 2015 February 18 - BLM Board Meeting (Mid-Year Retreat), Lansing (12:00-5:30pm) February 18 – BLM Legislative Reception, Lansing (5:30-6:30pm)

March 2015 March 26 – BLM New Michigan Leadership Summit, Lansing

April 2015 April 2 – BLM CEO-led Roundtable Discussion on Technical Skills, Grand Rapids

May 2015 May 1 – BLM CEO-led Roundtable Discussion on Transportion, Lansing May 20 - BLM Board Meeting, Lansing (12:00-4:30pm)

June 2015 Nothing scheduled at this time.

July 2015 Nothing scheduled at this time.

August 2015 Nothing scheduled at this time.

September 2015 September 21 & 22 - BLM Annual Board Retreat, Grand Rapids

October 2015 October 9 – BLM CEO-led Roundtable Discussion on Higher Education, Ann Arbor

November 2015 November 12 - Michigan CEO Summit, Detroit November 18 - BLM Annual Board Meeting, Lansing (12:00-4:30pm)

December 2015 Nothing scheduled at this time.

2015 Calendar of Events