Michigan Business Network held their annual Michigan Economic Forecast Series breakfast on Dec.12th. The breakfast includes an economic forecast of the mid-Michigan area for 2020. This year’s panel includes: Chris Holman – Michigan Business Network Jade Sims – International Business Center at MSU Mike Maurer – Accident Fund Insurance of America Jack Schripsema – Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau Tim Damen – Lansing Regional Chamber Bob Trezise – Lansing Economic Area Partnership Dr. Charles Ballard – Michigan State University Part of the breakfast included the release of the Michigan Future Business Index Survey. The latest Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI) data show more than eight-in-ten (82 percent) of statewide business leaders representing small- to mid-sized businesses remain satisfied with the overall economy. Satisfaction is strongest in West Michigan (88 percent) and Metro Detroit (82 percent). . Link to 2019 Fall MFBI Survey: FALL 2019 MFBI REPORT (pdf)