MSNBC: May 31, 2013
“Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski as they talk with Harold Ford, Jr. about Detroit and the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference. Original air date: May 31, 2013.
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Detroit Regional Chamber Releases 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do List and Announces 2014 Conference Dates
MACKINAC ISLAND, May 31, 2013 – After three days of discussions featuring top state, regional and national thought-leaders, the Detroit Regional Chamber unveiled its 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do List. Conference Chair Joseph L. Welch, chairman, president and CEO of …
Continue Reading2013 Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do List
For the fourth consecutive year, there will be a To-Do List of concrete action items resulting from the Mackinac Policy Conference discussions in order to hold Conference leadership accountable for the upcoming year. Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy …
Continue ReadingGov. Snyder Highlights Michigan’s Path Forward in 21st Century
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“The good part is that our best days are ahead of us, because they are. And that’s something really special; that’s something we need to spread the word about and that’s something we need to be proud of,” Governor Rick Snyder said. Following an introduction by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan CEO Daniel Loepp praising the Governor’s difficult decisions and resolve that put Michigan on a better path to success, Governor Snyder returned to the Mackinac Policy Conference stage once again to highlight Michigan’s path forward in the 21st century.
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Crain’s Detroit Business: May 31, 2013
Everybody fights with everybody. That’s how a character in Tom Wolfe’s latest novel, “Back to Blood,” describes Miami and its cauldron of races and ethnicities. But you could say the same thing about Detroit. Case in point: The assault on the fledgling Educational Achievement Authority, the new entity tasked with improving student achievement in the worst schools in Detroit.
Continue ReadingBusiness, Government Leaders Analyze Challenges in Becoming Fiscally Stable
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In keeping with the theme of collaboration and cultural change that has been prevalent throughout the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference, there was a significant focus on interconnectedness between local and state government as well as the business community during a discussion this morning on how to achieve fiscal stability during a session titled “Michigan’s Future Financial Stability.”
Continue ReadingMichigan’s Legislators Reinventing State Policy During 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Funding was a hot topic on the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference stage this morning as the Michigan quadrant leaders addressed their positions on transportation and education funding in addition to Medicaid expansion and term limits.
Continue ReadingNational Experts Examine Importance of Cyber Infrastructure
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As the world’s dependence and social culture continues to rely more and more on technology, Michigan has become a national leader in cyber security. National experts and government leaders gathered this morning to discuss the importance of protecting critical cyber infrastructure, and what business and governments need to be prepared for during a session titled “Building and Protecting Michigan’s Critical Cyber Infrastructure.”
Continue ReadingRep. John Dingell, Dan Musser Jr. Honored; Henry B. Cooney Named 2014 Conference Chair
2013 Mackinac Policy Conference leadership opened the final day of the Conference with a special presentation of two individuals who have made a lasting mark on the Conference and the state of Michigan. Following a tribute of the late Grand …
Continue ReadingIndustry Experts Analyze Supplier Industry Funding Gap
A group of industry experts and representatives from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and supplier industries joined together to analyze the funding gap that hampers suppliers’ ability to expand and places pressure on the OEMs this morning during a session …
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