2017 Conference

• Julie Winokur: Civil Discourse Begins with Willingness to Listen

  Calling on Conference attendees to set aside their own partisan differences, award-winning documentary filmmaker Julie Winokur, executive director of Talking Eyes Media, built on the pillar of restoring civility in American politics by sharing her experiences traveling the country and breaking down political barriers.

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• AARP: Consider Retirees to Improve State’s Economy

  40 percent of U.S. employers report difficulty filling jobs due mainly to candidates lacking technical competencies and workplace competencies. Michigan’s chapter of AARP hosted a discussion focused on the talent gap retired workers can …

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• New School Year, New Era Set to Begin for Public Education in Detroit

  Public education in Detroit stands on the precipice of a new era. With a financial fresh start, thanks to a package of bills passed last year by the Michigan Legislature, local school board control restored, and under the leadership of …

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• CS Mott Foundation: More Funding for Local Municipalities Critical to Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness

  Michigan’s system of funding for local municipalities is not sustainable and approaching a breaking point panelists said during the session “Funding Michigan Cities: The Path Forward” hosted by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Addressing the challenges of properly funding emergency …

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• MICHauto Roundtable: Technology Innovation Will Augment Workforce Transformation

  In an age where automation and machine learning is increasingly becoming commonplace, technological innovation should not be viewed as a hindrance to job creation but rather a driver for how organizations consider how to design jobs, organize work and plan …

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• 30 Things Every Mackinac Policy Conference Attendee Should Know

  The Mackinac Policy Conference is Michigan’s premier public policy event, held every year for four days at Mackinac Island’s prestigious Grand Hotel. The agenda is packed with sessions, receptions, networking opportunities and more. For the first-time attendee, the week can …

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• Three Mackinac Moments Added to Conference Agenda

  At the 2017 Conference, three inspirational thought leaders will share insights on critical topics, from connected technology to the importance of talent and education to restoring civility in politics. Each Mackinac Moment speaker will provide brief remarks on their personal …

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• 2017 Conference Pillars Announced

  The 2017 Conference Pillars are Restoring Civility in American Politics, Winning the Race in Connected Technology and Increasing Economic Opportunity.

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• Congressional Leaders to Discuss Bipartisan Leadership

  Civil discourse in politics has given way to extreme partisanship, preventing forward progress on key issues impacting all Americans — from health care and trade reform to immigration and improving the nation’s infrastructure. On Thursday, June 1, a panel of …

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• The Guide to Late Registration at the Mackinac Policy Conference

  Still want to register for the Mackinac Policy Conference but unsure about accommodations and logistics? This quick guide has you covered.

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