Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said Michigan needs a healthy, growing
economy for long-term fiscal security, during a speech in Loosemore
Auditorium December 1. Calley was the featured speaker for the
Huntington Breakfast Lecture sponsored by the Seidman College of Business.
“We have a budget plan to pay down and cap state debt that gives
us a firm, dependable, predictable foundation to move forward with.
Now, we need to create jobs through company expansions, start-ups and
relocations,” Calley said.
The lieutenant governor also said there are thousands of jobs
available in Michigan with thousands of residents looking for work.
“We have employers who say they can’t find skilled people for the jobs
they have and workers who say they can’t find jobs that match their
skills,” he said. “This means we’re missing the mark in many areas in
developing talent in this state.”
Calley said Gov. Snyder just released a new plan that focuses on
talent development for Michigan workers. He also said that while
government must do its part to make Michigan strong again, residents
must do their part as well.
“Strong individuals make strong families, and strong families
make strong communities and states,” said Calley. “We need people in
our state to take a personal interest in the success of Michigan.
Residents need to get personally involved in the success of the people
around them and this means mentorship.” Calley said West Michigan is a
shining example of this.
DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO
* Calley said Michigan should not have the reputation of a poor economy (audio).
* Calley said the state budget calls for paying down and capping
debt (audio).
* Calley said a new state initiative will focus on developing
worker talent (audio).
* Calley said Michigan residents need to take a personal
interest in the success of the state (audio).
