LANSING – Thirty-seven percent of Michigan Society of Association Executives members believe the state’s economy will worsen over the coming year, and about that many believe it will stay the same, according to a new survey.
About 27 percent of members believe the economy will improve heading into 2010. The group represents more than 600 association executives in the state.
Members cited job losses, a declining work force and tax base as their concerns about the economy and its effect on their groups, adding they want structural reform, a better business climate and leadership in Lansing.
“The findings demonstrate that association leaders recognize how dependent they are on Michigan’s economic health,” said association President Cheryl Ronk. “To turn Michigan around, they’d recommend more collaboration among state leaders and positive planning for long-term solutions.”
The group also reported declines in member association renewals, although new member recruitment has been fairly consistent in recent years. More than half of members said their association’s revenue will likely decrease in the coming year, as will their expenditures.
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