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.
Continue Reading40 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 …
Continue ReadingPublic 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 …
Continue ReadingMichigan’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 …
Continue ReadingIn 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 …
Continue ReadingThe 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 …
Continue ReadingAt 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 …
Continue ReadingThe 2017 Conference Pillars are Restoring Civility in American Politics, Winning the Race in Connected Technology and Increasing Economic Opportunity.
Continue ReadingCivil 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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