Agenda details are tentative and subject to change.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Services
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Refreshments
Sponsor: Enbridge
Location: Parlor
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Garden Terrace
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
UPS Business Center Open
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
Programming and Events
Welcome Lunch
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Location: Porch
Champagne and Chocolate Arrival
Sponsor: Community Financial Credit Union
Location: Grand Coffee and Provisions
Navigating the New Reality of Collegiate Athletics
In 2023, the State of Michigan began allowing collegiate athletes the right to profit from the use of their own name, image, and likeness (NIL). In addition, the transfer portal and new collegiate collectives are altering collegiate athletics, from recruiting to retention. This session will discuss changes and how to best support student-athletes in becoming leaders of tomorrow.
Panelists: Robyn Fralick, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, Michigan State University
Alan Haller, Vice President and Director, Athletics, Michigan State University
Adam Nightingale, Head Coach, Men’s Ice Hockey, Michigan State University
Moderator: Joe Tate, Speaker of the House, State of Michigan
Host: Michigan State University
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Slice Social
Complimentary pizza slices for attendees while supplies last.
Sponsor: Google
Location: Google Pizza Co.
Solving Michigan’s Housing Crisis
Michigan’s housing supply shortage didn’t crop up overnight, and the state is working collaboratively with local, regional, and statewide partners to build and renovate thousands of housing units to resolve it. This session will discuss how foundational good housing options are to Michigan’s economic development, pay equity, educational outcomes, personal health, and more.
Panelists: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit
Amy Hovey, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Linh Song, Council Member, City of Ann Arbor
Moderator: Sarah Anthony, Michigan Senator (D-Lansing)
Host: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Welcome Back Reception Featuring Michigan’s Congressional Delegation
Special Guests: Gary Peters, U.S. Senator (D-MI)
Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI)
Debbie Dingell, U.S. Representative (D-MI 6)
Dan Kildee, U.S. Representative (D-MI 8)
Hillary Scholten, U.S. Representative (D-MI 3)
Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Representative (D-MI 7)
Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative (D-MI 11)
Shri Thanedar, U.S. Representative (D-MI 13)
Sponsors: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, UWM
Location: Porch and Parlor
Opening Night at the Stables
Sponsors: Common Sail Investment Group, Mackinac Island Ferry Company, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Grand Hotel Stables
Film Screening: Sure as the Wind – A Detroit Story on JustAir
JustAir, co-founded by Darren Riley, is an environmental tech company dedicated to the belief that everyone has a right to breathe clean air. “Sure as the Wind” is a narrative piece on the why and how behind the JustAir team’s entrepreneurial journey and the decades of environmental justice work that established their foundation.
Host: Song Foundation
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Gallery
UPS Business Center Open
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
Refreshments
Sponsor: Enbridge
Location: Parlor
Alternative Theatre Session Viewing
Location: Brighton Pavilion, Parlor
Programming and Events
The Importance of Racial Equity in Michigan’s Population Growth
The Growing Michigan Together Council’s report proposed strategies to reverse the state’s population crisis by reforming its education system, fostering innovation, and positioning the state as a destination for residents, workers, and businesses. This session will explore how prioritizing racial equity in these proposed growth plans will lead to sustainable developments that will benefit families and businesses in the state.
Panelists: Charity Dean, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Black Business Alliance
Hilary Doe, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Andre Perry, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Yazeed Moore, Director, Michigan Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Host: W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Meet the MEDC: People
Host: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Location: MEDC Bar
Smoothie Station
Sponsor: Trinity Health
Location: Gallery
Policy Solutions for the Economic and Health Burdens of Tobacco Addiction
Tobacco use costs Michigan over $5 billion in excess health care costs and more than $11 billion in lost productivity each year. This session will discuss policy changes needed to ensure a more vibrant future free from the health and economic burdens of tobacco addiction.
Speaker: Minou Jones, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Making It Count Community Development Corporation
Host: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Meet the MEDC: Places
Host: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Location: MEDC Bar
Understanding Gen Z’s Political Sway
Gen Z adults account for about one in six Americans eligible to vote, and they’re turning up at the polls more than any other youth cohort in history. This session will illuminate young people’s perspectives on policies across the political spectrum and highlight how they are exerting their influence on the state’s and nation’s direction.
Panelists: Esther Guerrero, Youth and Community Organizer, Congress of Communities
Stacey LaRouche, Press Secretary, Executive Office of the Governor, State of Michigan
Jacob Manning, Grassroots Coordinator and Policy Advisor, Small Business Association of Michigan
Moderator: Angelique Power, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Skillman Foundation
Host: The Skillman Foundation
Location: Grand Pavilion
Lunch
Sponsor: Comerica
Location: Parlor
Break
Ice Cream Social
Sponsor: Plunkett Cooney
Location: Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor
The Grand Event
Sponsors: Comcast Business, EY, First Merchants Bank, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, McKinsey & Co.
Location: Porch and Parlor
Women in Leadership Reception
Sponsor: Rocket Companies
Location: Tea Garden Tent, Grand Hotel
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
Rocket Companies Government Center Open
*Government Officials Only
UPS Business Center Open
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Conference Registration Open
Sponsor: CVS Health
Location: Garden Terrace
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
PAC Reception Ticket Sales
Location: Gallery
Refreshments
Sponsor: Priority Health
Location: Parlor
Alternative Theatre Session Viewing
Location: Parlor
Programming and Events
Meet the MEDC: Projects
Host: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Location: MEDC Bar
Good Morning and Good Health With the MHA
Please join health care leaders to discuss how together we can build healthy communities and healthy economies.
Host: Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Location: MHA Bar
Developing Talent for Michigan’s Emerging EV Ecosystem
As environmental priorities rise at the state and national level, building talent for emerging EV materials and technologies has become a key opportunity for Michigan’s economic growth. This session will examine perspectives from industry, academia, and national workforce organizations on developing a qualified workforce to support the electric vehicle ecosystem in Michigan.
Panelists: Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer, SME
Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative (D-MI 11)
Ann Thompson, Manager, Workforce Development, Ford Motor Company
Host: SME
Location: Brighton Pavilion
How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics
Philanthropy today is undergoing a transformative shift away from acts of generosity to a dynamic and intentional pursuit of justice. This session will showcase local examples of philanthropy fueled by trust and economic justice and show how to engage communities in these efforts in non-threatening, inclusive, and data-rich ways.
Panelists: Diallo Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Life Remodeled
Andrew Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Foundation of Michigan
Deanna L. Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, Equity Alliance of Michigan
Moderator: Rachel Decker, Founder and President, Detroit Philanthropy
Host: Delta Dental
Location: Grand Pavilion
Funding and Fixing Michigan’s Infrastructure
Strengthening our infrastructure and closing Michigan’s $3.9 billion investment gap will help guide Michigan into the future. This session will focus on the need to strengthen Michigan’s infrastructure and the impact high-quality infrastructure has on the business community, population development, and the state as a whole.
Speakers: Rob Coppersmith, Executive Vice President, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Brad Wieferich, Director, Michigan Department of Transportation
Host: Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Opening Session
Location: Theatre
General Session
Location: Theatre
Tackling Talent Needs for Michigan Employers
Panelists: Kimberly Espy, President, Wayne State University
Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University
Santa J. Ono, President, University of Michigan
Bill Pink, President, Ferris State University
Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Radio
Sponsor: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Location: Theatre
AI and Its Impact on Business
Opening Remarks: Alex Rampell, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Panelists: Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies
Ann Marie Sastry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amesite
Greg Williams, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Acrisure
Moderator: KC Crain, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crain Communications
Sponsor: Consumers Energy
Location: Theatre
General Session
Location: Theatre
Lunch
Sponsor: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Location: Parlor
Pizza With Politicians
Join elected leaders and Google for lunch.
Sponsor: Google
Location: Google Pizza Co.
Making Michigan a High-Growth, High-Wage State
Michigan has lost its competitive advantage in building the next wave of high-growth and high-wage businesses. This session will explore the urgent need for equitable action and share potential policy solutions to position Michigan, once again, as the Innovation Hub of the Midwest and America’s Scale-up State.
Panelists: Garlin Gilchrist II, Lieutenant Governor, State of Michigan
Victor W. Hwang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Right to Start
Moderator: Nancy Kaffer, Editorial Page Editor, Detroit Free Press
Host: Song Foundation
Location: The Lilac Room, Esther Williams Swimming Pool House
Business-led Approaches to Solving the Talent Crisis
Overcoming the talent crisis requires cohesive, equitable investments in the people and systems that already exist in southeast Michigan. This session will explore new efforts to apply regional, business-led, and evidence-based approaches to solving the Detroit Region’s talent crisis.
Opening Remarks: Bob Riney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health
Panelists: Greg Handel, Vice President, Education and Talent, Detroit Regional Chamber
Jan Harrington-Davis, Senior Vice President, Talent Attraction, Corewell Health
Catherine Susko, Director, Talent Solutions and Strategy, Henry Ford Health
Moderator: Jayme Powell, Executive Director, Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership
Host: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Location: Grand Pavilion
After School: Good for Kids. Good for Business.
As Michigan’s educators work to bridge the pandemic-related learning loss experienced by children and teens across the state, many working families are also struggling with child care needs keeping them from participating in the workforce. This discussion will address how the expansion and enhancement of quality after-school programs can be part of the solution and what more can be done to increase the number of young people, families, and employers benefiting from quality after-school programs.
Host: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Shaping Michigan’s Future
Panelists: Christina Keller, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Cascade Engineering
Natalie King, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC
Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist
Rachel Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Gardner White
Sponsor: PNC Bank
Location: Theatre
Navigating Divisive Times
Panelists: Gary Peters, U.S. Senator (D-MI)
Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI)
Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative (R-MI 9)
Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative (R-MI 5)
Moderator: Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News; Contributor, One Detroit and Detroit PBS
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Location: Theatre
Break
Popcorn Station
Sponsor: Gordon Food Service
Location: Gallery
General Session
Location: Theatre
PAC Reception: A Toast to Michigan
Panelists: Winnie Brinks, Senate Majority Leader, State of Michigan
Joe Tate, Speaker of the House, State of Michigan
Aric Nesbitt, Senate Minority Leader, State of Michigan
Matt Hall, House Minority Leader, State of Michigan
Supporters: DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, Franco
Location: Brighton Pavilion
Happy Hour
Sponsor: General Motors
Location: The General Motors House
Friday, May 31, 2024
Departure
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Media Row Open
*Breakfast available 6-9 a.m.
ITC Media Center Open
Location: Terrace Room
*Credentialed Media Only
Coffee
Location: MHA Bar
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