http://wwj.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:58 EST en-us Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, <strong>Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30</strong>, at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the<strong> 2009 Mackinac Policy Conference </strong>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&nbsp;has complete coverage. Fri, 29 May 2009 14:23:00 EDT Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano Friday&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Fri, 29 May 2009 14:11:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4087852 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&nbsp;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. Thu, 28 May 2009 09:34:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4078747 Umbrellas are in high demand as Mackinac Island prepares to welcome the 2009 Mackinac Policy Conference.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;1,400 of Michigan's business and political leaders who will attend. Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4071454