Detroit Free Press: May 30, 2014
MACKINAC ISLAND — — Gov. Rick Snyder was gushing with relentless positive acclaim here Thursday for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Michigan governor highlights shortage of skilled workers at business policy conference
Associated Press: May 30, 2014
Michigan can gain a competitive edge over other states by filling a skills gap that leads to good jobs going unfilled because of a lack of qualified candidates, Gov. Rick Snyder said Thursday.
Continue ReadingMichigan Mulls Update to Gay Discrimination Law
ABC News: May 29, 2014
Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday urged legislators to consider updating Michigan’s civil rights law to prohibit discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity, applauding companies and the state’s two largest regional chambers of commerce for joining a business-backed push to amend the law.
Continue ReadingEx-Indiana Gov. Daniels says Michigan getting its mojo back
The Detroit News: May 29, 2014
Michigan used to have a reputation outside the state as a leader, and it’s good to see it returning, former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told officials attending the Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday.
Continue ReadingTom Walsh: Optimism about Detroit seizes Mackinac Policy Conference
Detroit Free Press: May 29, 2014
MACKINAC ISLAND — Improbable as it may seem, optimism about the city of Detroit — bankrupt, blighted Detroit — is running higher among Michigan’s business and civic leaders than anytime I can remember in a generation or more.
Continue ReadingPanelists touch on Michigan’s successes, shortfalls at Detroit Regional Chamber conference
The Detroit News: May 29, 2014
Infrastructure, education and population growth are among the areas that will be key to the long-term revitalization across Michigan and its largest city, panelists said Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference.
Continue ReadingDetroit has the building blocks to re-emerge
The Detroit News: May 29, 2014
A veteran business leader recently observed that it was refreshing to see the focus of the Mackinac Policy Conference shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s right” in Metro Detroit.
The Detroit Regional Chamber deserves credit for setting that tone, choreographing opportunities for the 1,500 attendees to explore the question of what kind of city Detroit will be, post-bankruptcy.
Continue ReadingMy advice to 2014 graduates
The Detroit News: May 29, 2014
Congratulations to the class of 2014. As you move on to college, I encourage you to study science and technology. Whether as an academic major or a one-time elective, courses in science, technology, engineering and math will serve you well.
Continue ReadingMichigan International Speedway brings more than $414 million into economy, president says at state conference
MLive: May 29, 2014
JACKSON, MI – More than $414 million is what Michigan International Speedway brings into the economy on a yearly basis, officials announced at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference Thursday, May 29.
Continue ReadingEditorial: Fill the auto talent pipeline
The Detroit News: May 29, 2014
The automotive industry thrives on innovation and creativity. And its future promises even more excitement and opportunity as cars and technology become more closely aligned. That’s one of the messages the Detroit Regional Chamber is promoting at its Mackinac Policy Conference this week.
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