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Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30, at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the 2009 Mackinac Policy Conference brings together more than 1,400 of Southeast Michigan's business and political leaders to discuss issues of importance to the Detroit region and the state. WWJ has complete coverage.

GM Offered Tax Incentives To Stay At Ren Cen

Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano Friday announced that Detroit's Renaissance Center is now a state Renaissance Zone, meaning that if GM stays there almost all taxes are abated and extra tax credits can be granted.
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MEDC's Mason Named First Executive Director of URC

Jeff Mason, currently senior vice president and chief business development officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., has been selected to become the first executive director of Michigan's University Research Corridor effective July 6. The move marks the URC's continued growth in linking and focusing the reserch efforts of Michgian State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

Damp Kickoff To Mackinac Conference

Umbrellas are in high demand as Mackinac Island prepares to welcome the 2009 Mackinac Policy Conference. A constant drizzle, wind, and temperatures in the upper 40's are making the long trek from the ferry docks to the Grand Hotel less than desirable for the at least 1,400 of Michigan's business and political leaders who will attend.

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Into The Future Part 3 05/28
The conversations continue on WWJ from Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Conference - Bob Hoban 05/28
Chief Strategy Officer for St. John Health is interviewed by Vickie Thomas.

Mackinac Conference - Ann Marie Uetz 05/28
From Mackinac Island, the Bankruptcy Partner and co-chair of the automotive crisis response team from Foley Lardner of Detroit is interviewed by WWJ's Vickie Thomas.

Mackinac Conference - Robert Bobb 05/28
The Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager from Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Conference - Ron Hall 05/28
The President and CEO of Bridgewater Interiors and former President of the Michigan Minority Business Council is interviewed from Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Conference - Bernard Parker 05/28
Wayne County Commissioner Parker is interviewed by WWJ's Vickie Thomas from the Mackinac Island Conference 2009.

Mackinac Conference - Dennis Archer 05/28
WWJ's Vickie Thomas questions the former Detroit mayor on his outlook for Detroit from the Mackinac Island Conference.

Mackinac Conference - Debbie Stabenow 05/28
WWJ's Jane Bower sat down with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow from the Mackinac Island Conference 2009.

Mackinac Conference - Governor Granholm 05/28
WWJ's Jayne Bower talked with Governor Granholm from Mackinac Island on the latest breaking GM news.

Into The Future Part2 5/28
The conversations continue on WWJ from Mackinac Island.

Into The Future-Part 1 5/28
Live on WWJ from the Mackinac Island Conference 2009 hosted by WWJ's Jayne Bower and Vickie Thomas.

Mackinac Policy Conference Overview 05/27
WWJ's Jayne Bower talks with conference organizers Tammy Carnrike from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Sandra Pierce from Charter One Bank about the 2009 Mackinac Policy Conference.