2015 Mackinac Policy Conference

• Sandy Baruah on The Paul W. Smith Show at the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference

  Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah talked with Paul W. Smith live from Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference. Broadcasting on Media Row, Smith and Baruah talked about different Conference topics and programming.

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• WXYZ Editorial: 2015 Mackinac Conference agenda can drive Michigan’s renaissance

  WXYZ Detroit – Last year, JPMorgan Chase made a lot of news when the financial giant announced it would pump $100 million of grants and loans into Detroit over 5 years. A few days ago, JPMorgan’s CEO renewed their commitment based on the progress the Motor City has made in just 12 months.

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• What to expect from the Mackinac Policy Conference

  Leaders from across our state will meet on Mackinac Island to discuss the crucial issues Michigan is facing. This year’s conference is set to focus on three big topics: talent, urban revitialization and cohesion. Part of that discussion deals with …

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• WXYZ Editorial: 2015 Mackinac Conference agenda can drive Michigan’s renaissance

  Last year, JPMorgan Chase made a lot of news when the financial giant announced it would pump $100 million of grants and loans into Detroit over 5 years. A few days ago, JPMorgan’s CEO renewed their commitment based on the progress the Motor City has made in just 12 months.

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• Sandy Baruah Previews Mackinac Policy Conference with Paul W. Smith

  WJR: May 22, 2015

  Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah previewed the upcoming 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference with Paul W. Smith on WJR 760 AM.

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• Finley: Inclusion gets big role on Mackinac

  The Detroit News: May 21, 2015

  After an absence of a decade, the issue of racial equity will reappear in a major role at next weeks Mackinac Policy Conference.

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• Mackinac Policy Conference to Feature Detroit Bankruptcy Leaders; Conversations about Race, Opportunity

  DBusiness: May 21, 2015

  “This year’s conference will challenge Michigan’s leaders with innovative ideas to move this state forward,” says Mark Davidoff, 2015 conference chair.”

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• Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah Looks Ahead to the Mackinac Policy Conference on Flashpoint

  WDIV: May 17, 2015

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah joined WDIV’s Guy Gordon on Flashpoint to discuss how each year’s Conference “To Do List” is made and preview the local and national speakers set to Michigan’s Center Stage.

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• Sandy Baruah Talks Mackinac Policy Conference Agenda on WXYZ

  WXYZ: May 17, 2015

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah was on WXYZ’s Spotlight on the News with host Chuck Stokes to discuss the speakers, themes and issues set to drive the conversation during the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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• Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah Previews the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference on Detroit Today

  WDET: May 13, 2015

  Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO Sandy Baruah sits down with Stephen Henderson, host of WDET’s Detroit Today, to discuss the upcoming Mackinac Policy Conference and preview some of the most anticipated national and local speakers taking Michigan’s Center Stage.

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