Mackinac Policy Conference

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Announces Proposed “Land Value Tax” Designed to Reward Neighborhood Homeowners and Reduce Blight
May 31, 2023Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled a proposed plan to change the way property owners are taxed in the city of Detroit,…

2023 Mackinac Policy Conference Opens With Gov. Whitmer, Sandy K. Baruah, & Matt Elliott on the Power of &
May 31, 2023The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference opened with remarks from the Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah, Conference Chair Matt Elliott, and Gov.…

Baruah & Elliott: Where is Michigan’s &
May 31, 2023Key Takeaways: An “and” approach is the only way we can solve our biggest challenges and capitalize on opportunities. We…

How Gen Z is Changing the Game From Strategy to Policy
May 31, 2023Michigan policymakers are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change education, as pandemic-era dollars fade away and policymakers take a hard…

Baruah and Elliott: Michigan Needs to Find Its ‘And’
May 31, 2023Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Matt Elliott, President of Bank of…

The Power of & Brings Profitability, Growth, and Sustainability
May 31, 2023The public and private sectors can — and must — work together using the “Power of &” to speed progress…

CEOs on Embracing the Power of & in Business and Civil Discourse
May 31, 2023Four chief executive officers from the health, technology, and finance industries joined a panel to discuss what the Power of…

A Conversation with Richard Florida and Anika Goss on How Michigan Can Harness the Power of Knowledge Transformation
May 31, 2023The world’s leading urbanist, Richard Florida, presented strategies on how Michigan can transform into a technology and knowledge-based industry and…

How Employers Can Help Solve Michigan’s Housing Affordability Crisis
May 31, 2023Engaging with legislators and creating regional funding opportunities are just some ways businesses can be agents of change in the…

Don’t Miss the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference; Tune in Via Live Webcast
May 31, 2023The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference focuses on "the Power of &," which invites dialogue among speakers and attendees on why…

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