2018 Conference

• Lumina Foundation and Kresge Foundation Designate Detroit as Talent Hub

  MACKINAC ISLAND, MICH. May 30, 2018 – Lumina Foundation, in partnership with The Kresge Foundation, today announced Detroit will join 23 other communities across the country designated as Talent Hubs. Talent Hub cities earn this designation by meeting rigorous standards for creating environments that attract, retain, and cultivate talent, particularly among today’s students, many of whom are people of color, the first in their families to go to college, and from low-income households.

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• Hackel: Regional transit tax is dead — for good

  May 30, 2018 – The Detroit News

  It will be Mark Hackel vs. Everybody when he steps off the ferry Tuesday for the start of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference. The Macomb County executive stands between the business and civic leaders gathering on Mackinac Island and what they want most: A Regional Transit Authority tax measure on the November ballot.

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• Why Line 5 oil pipeline isn’t on Mackinac Policy Conference agenda

  May 29, 2018 – Detroit Free Press

  The aging Line 5 oil pipelines crossing the Straits of Mackinac are arguably the greatest environmental threat facing the state of Michigan. How to reduce the threat of a catastrophic spill is one of the thorniest issues being grappled with by state leaders, including Gov. Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette.

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• Column: Where Michigan’s future takes center stage

  May 28, 2018 – The Detroit News

  Nearly 1,700 top business, philanthropic and political leaders will spend this week on Mackinac Island engaged in candid conversation on Michigan’s future. Away from the distractions and daily routines of the office, leaders are convening for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 38th Mackinac Policy Conference.

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• Finley: I’ll be missing Brooks on Mackinac

  May 28, 2018 – The Detroit News

  I was sitting at a table in Horn’s Bar with Kwame Kilpatrick the night L. Brooks Patterson walked in wearing a bright, blinking earring, clearly mocking the youthful mayor’s propensity for bling. A scowl crossed Kilpatrick’s face, but when his and Patterson’s eyes met, they both burst into wide grins. The Oakland County executive walked over and gave himself up for a bear hug.

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• Daniel J. Loepp: Michigan poised to compete nationally through collaboration and partnerships

  May 22, 2018 MI Blues Perspectives By: Dan Loepp It’s clear to me that our state and regional leaders know what it takes to make Michigan a true national competitor –  a place that draws top talent, lures innovative businesses, …

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• Chad Livengood on 910AM: Regional transit debate looms over Mackinac conference

  May 21, 2018 – Crain’s Detroit Business

  With a week to go until the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island, all eyes are metro Detroit’s Big Four leaders as they continue to argue over a regional transit plan. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel have shown no signs of dropping their opposition to the $5.4 billion transit plan backed by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

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• Michigan’s Big Show: Wayne Schmidt, State Senator (R) Traverse City

  May 17, 2018 – Michigan’s Big Show

  Hear Tony Cuthbert talk Automobility Day at the Capitol with MICHauto’s Legislator of the Year Wayne Schmidt, State Senator (R) Traverse City. 

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• Michigan’s Big Show: Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHAuto

  May 17, 2018 – Michigan’s Big Show

  Hear MICHauto Director Glenn Stevens talk Automobility Day at the Capitol with Tony Cuthbert on Michigan’s Big Show.

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• 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference Preview | MiWeek Clip

  May 17, 2018 – Detroit Public Television

  A preview as to what’s to come at this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference. Episode 703/Segment 2.

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