Mackinac Policy Conference

After School: Good for Kids. Good for Business.
May 30, 2024This discussion, hosted by Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, addressed how the expansion and enhancement of quality after-school programs can…

Business-led Approaches to Solving the Talent Crisis
May 30, 2024Overcoming the talent crisis requires cohesive, equitable investments in the people and systems that already exist in southeast Michigan. This…

Making Michigan a High-Growth, High-Wage State
May 30, 2024Michigan has lost its competitive advantage in building the next wave of high-growth and high-wage businesses. This session explored the…

AI and Its Impact on Business
May 30, 2024Panelists discussed AI and its impact on business on the main stage at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Tackling Talent Needs for Michigan Employers
May 30, 2024University presidents discussed tackling talent needs for Michigan employers at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

A Conversation With Gina Raimondo
May 30, 2024U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined MEDC Chairman Awenate Cobbina on the main stage at the 2024 Mackinac Policy…

Mackinac Moments on ‘Bridging the Future Together,’ Competing With the Chinese Communist Party
May 30, 2024Bank of America Michigan's Matt Elliott and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens shared key insights during their Mackinac Moments at the…

2024 Conference’s Final Day: Creating a More Equitable, Prosperous Michigan
May 30, 2024The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair and Detroit Regional Chamber Chief Executive Officer open the Conference's final day.

Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Peter Quigley as the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair
May 30, 2024Kelly President and Chief Executive Officer to Chair Event Scheduled for May 27 to May 30, 2025 MACKINAC ISLAND (May…

Funding and Fixing Michigan’s Infrastructure
May 30, 2024This session focused on the need to strengthen Michigan’s infrastructure and the impact high-quality infrastructure has on the business community,…

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