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2008 Mackinac Policy Conference

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Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31, at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the 2008 Mackinac Policy Conference brings together more than 1,700 of Southeast Michigan's businessand political leaders to discuss issues of importance to the Detroit region and the state.

Granholm Calls For New Economy, Smaller Schools

In a speech broadcast live on WWJ, Governor Jennifer Granholm asked a standing-room only crowd at the Mackinac Policy Conference to help her on three initiatives: pulling together a skilled and educated workforce; diversifying our state's economy; and lowering the cost of government.

Stabenow Pushes For Green Tech Tax Credits

Senator Debbie Stabenow using the Mackinac Policy Conference to make a big push for tax credits that could help consumers buy alternative fuel vehicles.

Conference Panel Talks Term Limits

Have term limits ruined Michigan politics? Or do they need more time? WWJ Newsradio 950 was there during a spirited discussion Thursday morning on at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.

URC: State Can Become Leader in Renewable Energy

The University Research Corridor announced Thursday investments in two new energy initiatives and released an independent analysis showing Michigan is ready to "become a leader in alternative energy."

Chamber Conferece: Aerotropolis Closer

Detroit's future as a global logistics hub is a step closer than it was a year ago, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said in a press conference Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Panel: Renewables, Nuclear to Replace Oil

In an era of skyrocketing petroleum prices, America needs to look more seriously than ever at conservation, renewable energy sources, expanding domestic oil drilling and nuclear power, panelists told a packed room in the Grand Pavilion of the Grand Hotel.

Mackinac Poll Takes Pulse of Detroit Region's Business Community

Most Detroit business leaders think the region will be in better shape five years from now than it is today. However, the percentage that thinks so -- 69 percent -- is down from 74 percent a year ago. The Detroit Regional Chamber released results from the survey taken before the annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Highlights From The Mackinac Policy Conference 2008
WWJ's Jeff Gilbert presents highlights from the Mackinac Policy Conference 2008.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Sarah Hubbard 5/30
Speaking with WWJ's Jayne Bower and Bill Stevens, Sarah Hubbard, Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber, sums up results of the annual survey of those leaders attending the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Tim Skubick 5/30
As Friday on Mackinac was coming to a close, WWJ Lansing Bureau Cheif Tim Skubick gave his impressions of this year's conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Brooks On Cobo 5/30
WWJ's Sandra McNeil asks Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson if he felt teamed up on during the Cobo Hall expansion discussion on the Big Four Panel.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Mayor Kilpatrick 5/30
Following the Big Four panel discussion, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick addressed several key issues during a one-on-one interview with WWJ's Jeff Gilbert -- including a rumor that the Mayor wouldn't be seen at Mackinac this year.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Bouchard 5/30
WWJ's Bill Stevens talks with Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard about the Nathaniel Abraham case, politics on Mackinac and more.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Ficano On Greektown 5/30
WWJ's Sandra McNeil talks with Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano about his reaction to Detroit's Greektown Casino filing for bankrupsy.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Granholm Speech - Part 2 5/30
Listen to the second half of Governor Jennifer Granholm's speech at the 2008 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Granholm Speech - Part 1 5/30
Broadcast live on WWJ Newsradio 950, Governor addressed a standing room only crowd at the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2008 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Granholm Interview 5/30
Governor Jennifer Granholm addresses several hot issues including the Michigan Business Tax and Cobo expansion project during a live interview with WWJ's Jayne Bower, Joe Donovan and Roberta Jasina.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Grand Hotel 5/29
WWJ's Matt Roush talks with Grand Hotel President, R.D. Musser III, about some challenges they've been faceing this year.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Leslie Murphy 5/29
Live from the Grand Hotel, WWJ's Jayne Bower and Bill Stevens talk with Mackinac Island Policy Conference Chair, Leslie Murphy.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Reggie Turner 5/29
WWJ's Jayne Bower and Bill Stevens talk with attorney Reggie Turner, who had a hand in helping to set up Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's legal defense fund.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Jim Croce 5/29
WWJ's Jeff Glibert talks with NextEnergy CEO, Jim Croce, about taking risks to make alternative energy work.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Cobo Expansion 5/29
WWJ's Jeff Gilbert talks with Joe Serra and then Doug Fox about the planned expansion of Detroit's Cobo Hall. The two will co-chair the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Jim Epolito 5/29
WWJ's Jayne Bower and Bill Stevens talk with Jim Epolito, president and CEO of the Michigan Edonomoic Development Corporation.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Mike Flanagan 5/29
At the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, WWJ's Bill Stevens sits down with State Schools Superintendent Mike Flanagan.

Mackinac Policy Conference - L. Brooks Patterson 5/29
WWJ's Bill Stevens talks with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson about what is, and is not on the agenda at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Jay Noren 5/29
WWJ's Bill Stevens talks one-on-one with incoming Wayne State University President, Jay Noren.

Mackinac Policy Conference - URC 5/29
WWJ's Bill Stevens talks with the presidents of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State Univeristy at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Norm Yatooma 5/29
WWJ's Sandra McNeil speaks with Attorney Norm Yatooma, one of 1,700 in attendence at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Bob Ficano 5/29
WWJ's Jeff Gilbert sits down with Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano -- scheduled to sit on the Mackinac Policy Conference's 'Big Four' panel on Friday.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Ken Cockrell 5/29
WWJ's Jayne Bower speaks with Detroit City Council president Ken Cockrell shortly after his arrival at the 2008 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Kym Worthy 5/29
WWJ's Sandra McNeill talked with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy as the conference opened.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Governor Granholm 5/29
WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Joe Donovan talked with Governor Granholm ahead of her speech at the conference. She also talked about a request to remove Mayor Kilpatrick.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Dennis Archer 5/29
WWJ's Jeff Gilbert talks with former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer about, among other things, a run for governor.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Jeanette Pierce 5/28
WWJ's Bill Stevens spoke with a "20 something" who'll be part of this year's Mackinac Policey Conference and is ready to tell the world. Jeanette Pierce is co-founder of Inside Detroit.

Mackinac Policy Conference - Lou Glazer 5/28
WWJ's Jayne Bower talks with Michigan Future Inc. president, Lou Glazer about "Cutting Through the Fluff" at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference.