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.
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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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.
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.
Find out what Michigan's leaders will be discussing and when.
Leadership Week Podcasts
WWJ covers the 2007 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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Aerotropolis, North Terminal Plans Unveiled 6-1
A vision of an "aerotropolis" around Wayne County Airport and plans for a new North Terminal were discussed at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference. Into by Dick Blouse, followed by speakers Michael Gallis and John Kasarda.
Gov. Granholm Speaks at Mackinac Conference 6-1
Before a packed theatre at the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2007 Mackinac Policy Conference, Governor Jennifer Granholm said there will be no summer vacation for state legislators til the budget crisis is resolved.
Friendly Borders 5/31
Michael Wilson, Canadian Ambassador to the United States, addressed the Mackinac conference, calling for balance between homeland security and economic security.
Workforce Preparedness 5/31
Education in the spotlight at the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress, former White House Chief of Staff and Arthur J. Rothkopf, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Ford Jr. on Transforming the Auto Industry
Bill Ford Jr., Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company, addressed the Mackinac Policy Conference, saying Michigan has many resources on which to build.
Health Care: High Stakes for Business 5/31
Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation and Michael J. Critelli, Executive Chairman, Pitney Bowes Inc. discuss how business can help improve health care. Richard Breon, CEO of Spectrum Health, moderates.
OMOF - Kwame Kilpatrick
Our Michigan, Our Future: Reporting on Leadership Week, WWJ's Vicki Thomas talks with Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Ron Gettelfinger 5/31
The President of the United Auto Workers calls for reform of trade agreements and national health care in a speech to the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Hoffa At Mackinac 5/31
WWJ's Vickie Thomas talks with Teamsters president James P. Hoffa after his speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
Unveiling One D 5/30
WWJ's Vickie Thomas talks with Edsel B. Ford II, champion, One D about the initiative and how it will transform southeast Michigan.
Mackinac Conference - James Hoffa
WWJ's Jayne Bower talks with Teamsters President James P. Hoffa about his keynote address at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
OMOF - Dr. Lee Meadows Interview
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ's Vicki Thomas interviews Walsh College professor Dr. Lee Meadows, regarding leadership in our state.
OMOF - Dr. Lee Meadows
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ's Vicki Thomas talks leadership with Dr. Lee Meadows, a professor of Management at Walsh College.
OMOF - Lou Glazer
Our Michigan, Our Future: WWJ's Vicki Thomas talks with Lou Glazer, President of Michigan Future Inc., a non-partisan think tank that's focused on ways to transform the state's economy from automotive based to knowledge based.
One-D Initiative - 5/30
WWJ talks live with Mike Brennan, president of the area's United Way agency, who is also part of the One-D initiative to transform the Detroit area.
OMOF - Leadership Survey 2
Our Michigan, Our Future: What makes a great leader? WWJ's Vicki Thomas searches for the answer as she takes a look at the latest EPIC-MRA poll grading Lansing lawmakers.
OMOF - Leadership Survey
Our Michigan, Out Future: How fairs our faith in Lansing lawmakers? WWJ's Vicki Thomas takes a look at the latest EPIC-MRA poll.
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