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Posted: Friday, 30 May 2008 1:05PM

Young Professionals Invade Mackinac

WWJ Newsroom Reporting

For the first-time ever, the Detroit Regional Chamber has made a special push to bring young professionals and entrepreneurs to the Mackinac Policy Conference -- giving them a chance to share their ideas about what is needed to make the Southeastern Michigan region grow and thrive.

About 50 leaders under the age of 40 are were mingling with the states top traditional leadership and taking in conference sessions on Friday.

Saturday, a special "Fusion Track" is scheduled to help build leadership skills and forge relationships for the future.

For the Fusion Mackinac Agenda, click here.

Learn more about Fusion at :www.fusiondetroit.org/.

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