Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card
2025 Score Card
Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy is fading in its strength over time, including relative to our Midwest neighbors, according to the 21st edition of the Entrepreneurship Score Card released today by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation. This annual analysis combines dozens of metrics and measures to create a comprehensive evaluation of Michigan’s economic strength, with an emphasis on the entrepreneurial economy.
“In recent years we have noted that the condition and strength of Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy has somewhat faded, and unfortunately it has slipped even further in this year’s report, which is alarming because half of all net new jobs are created by this segment of our economy,” said Brian Calley, President and CEO of SBAM.
While the economy in general is becoming increasingly tenuous, Michigan’s position is becoming less competitive as compared to other states.