Mackinac Policy Conference

WNBA Backers ‘Hearing Very Positive Things’ About Detroit’s Bid for a Team
May 28, 2025Crain's Detroit Business Kurt Nagl May 28, 2025 Officials behind the bid to land a WNBA franchise, team headquarters and…

Michigan Lawmakers Talk Education Reform, Funding & Local Control at Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2025Michigan Advance Kyle Davidson May 28, 2025 Gathering in Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel on Wednesday, State Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton)…

A Detroit WNBA Story
May 28, 2025Well-known Detroit leaders from business, sports, and entertainment shared how a bid for a WNBA expansion franchise came together and…

The Fight to Stay Competitive Through Large Special Event Funding
May 28, 2025Funding for large special events can build on the success of the 2024 NFL Draft and help attract more high-profile…

Baruah Joins WJR-AM at the Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2025Sandy K. Baruah joined the team from WJR-AM's 'JR Morning show to discuss the importance of the Mackinac Policy Conference,…

Connecting Community Through Greenways and Public Space
May 28, 2025Leaders of public spaces in Detroit discussed how transformative projects have served as catalysts for a system that better connects…

Keynote Address: Pete Hoekstra
May 28, 2025The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada touched on worker transit, auto supply, and trade during a keynote address and…

Recognizing Devin Scillian, Mike Duggan, Tammy J. Carnrike During the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference
May 28, 2025The Chamber's Tammy J. Carnrike, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, and journalist and author Devin Scillian were honored for their work…

2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Open
May 28, 2025The 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference kicked off in the Theatre with findings from the Chamber's latest Michigan Voters Poll and…

A Conversation With Ian Bremmer
May 28, 2025During the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, the international affairs expert provided digestible insights on the international turmoil and how it…

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