Michigan Chamber again named “Most Effective Membership Organization”
What’s happening: For two decades and 10 consecutive biennial surveys, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce has been ranked as the most effective membership advocacy organization — a distinction earned once again in the latest 2025 Insider Survey conducted by EPIC-MRA and MIRS News.
- Unlike typical rankings, this survey is open-ended — meaning respondents aren’t prompted with a list of organizations. Instead, they’re asked to name the most effective associations in Lansing entirely top-of-mind.
By the numbers: Among policymakers, administrative departments and staff, multi-client and PR firms and staff, and other political insiders, the Michigan Chamber once again rose to the top with the most respondents naming it as the most effective — nearly triple the next highest groups.
“To be ranked Michigan’s most effective advocacy organization for 20 years running is an incredible honor — and a testament to our members and job providers of every size and industry across the state we serve and the integral role they play in our communities,” said MI Chamber President & CEO Jim Holcomb. “We’re proud to stand up and be the strong, steady voice at the Capitol employers can rely on. We will never shy away from being an unwavering advocate for business and remain committed to being solution oriented and collaborating with anyone earnest in their desire to create a stronger Michigan for all.”
Pro-growth and solutions focused: The Chamber’s efforts over the past two years have included major wins such as meaningful reforms to the state’s new Earned Sick Time Act, pushing back on burdensome mandates and advancing pro-growth tax and workforce policies — all driven by input from employers small and big from every sector across the state.
More survey results: In addition to the organizational ranking, Wendy Block, senior VP of business advocacy, was once again named one of the most effective individual lobbyists representing membership organizations, placing second overall.
“This recognition is a credit to the entire Chamber team and especially the business community we’re privileged to represent,” Block said. “Our approach has always been rooted in substance — doing our homework, listening and building relationships, and showing up every day to deliver results that matter. It’s an honor to advocate for Michigan job providers and help shape policy that supports a robust economy, economic opportunity and thriving communities.”
What’s next: As the policy environment continues to evolve, the Michigan Chamber remains focused on advancing common-sense, pro-business solutions and securing positive outcomes for members — and ensuring the voice of business remains strong and steady in Lansing and beyond.
- Help stand up against a crippling Corporate Income Tax increase that would hit our small businesses the hardest and sink our state’s overall economic competitiveness.
- Join any one of our three policy committees — Health, Human Resources and Talent, Energy and Environment, and Tax Policy — to help guide the Chamber’s work here.
- Track the key bills we’re watching closely that most impact how job providers of every size and industry across our state can grow and thrive.
Go deeper: Read more about the survey.