2018 Conference

• Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Gubernatorial Primary Poll Findings, To Host First Bipartisan Debate

  DETROIT (April 26, 2018) – The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) will host the first debate featuring both the top Democratic and Republican candidates for Michigan governor at the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. The debate …

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• Talent? Infrastructure? Panelists to Tackle Key Areas for Michigan’s Future Prosperity

  In recent years, Michigan has enjoyed a growing economy, increased investment, and job creation. Continuing that upward trajectory, however, involves creative collaboration to solve some of the state’s most pressing issues. On Thursday, May 31, the panel, Is Michigan Prepared? Challenges and Opportunities for Future Growth will feature top leaders from business and philanthropy to discuss the areas hindering Michigan’s competitiveness: an educated workforce, failing infrastructure, and a lack of reliable transit. These issues are critical to address now and in the long-term to position Michigan as a top 10 state.

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• Gov. Snyder to Deliver Last Keynote Address on Michigan’s Center Stage

  The Detroit Regional Chamber welcomes Gov. Rick Snyder to the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference lineup.

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• One of Automotive’s Leading Mobility Experts to Kick Off the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference

  Don Butler, executive director of Connected Vehicle Platform and Product for Ford Mobility, a division of Ford Motor Company, will kick off the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 30 with a keynote address on Michigan’s mobility industry.

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• Leading Change-makers to Build on the National #MeToo Movement at 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference

  On Thursday, May 31 during the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Women’s Wave: Breaking the Silence panel will explore how businesses across all industries can engage in practices that create a culture of inclusion and equality in the workplace. 

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