The 2016 West Michigan Policy Forum with Jeff Connolly

- 5:00

Voices from across the State of Michigan meet in downtown Grand Rapids one day every two years to discuss what's needed for the State.

Posted

Sep 28, 2016

The West Michigan Policy Forum's mission is to create jobs and opportunities in Michigan by removing barriers to competitiveness, empowering grassroots advocacy within the state's business community and moving forward with legislative policy directives geared toward Michigan's long-term prosperity. Visit the West Michigan Policy Forum on the web, Facebook and twitter.

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