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<p>The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference and Detroit Policy Conference bring together business and political leaders to discuss issues facing Michigan. One Detroit’s coverage includes conference highlights, key interviews and analysis.</p>

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Gen Z adults account for about one in six Americans eligible to vote, and they are turning up at the polls more than any other youth cohort in history. This session illuminates young people’s perspectives on policies across the political spectrum and highlight how they are exerting their influence on the state’s and nation’s direction.

Panelists: Esther Guerrero, Youth and Community Organizer, Congress of Communities

Jacob Manning, Grassroots Coordinator and Policy Advisor, Small Business Association of Michigan

Moderator: Angelique Power, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Skillman Foundation

Host: The Skillman Foundation

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Understanding Gen Z's Political Sway | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Hilary Doe [Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation] at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Hilary Doe | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Dave Egner [President & CEO, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation] at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Dave Egner | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Gary Peters [U.S. Senator (D-MI)] at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Gary Peters | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Rip Rapson [President & Chief Executive Officer, The Kresge Foundation] at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Rip Rapson | #MPC24

Speaker: Chuck Todd, Chief Political Analyst, NBC News

Interviewer: Devin Scillian, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC 

Sponsor: Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

A Conversation With Chuck Todd | #MPC24

Speaker: Paul Ryan, Former U.S. Speaker of the House

Interviewer: Harold Ford Jr., Former Congressional Representative; Regional President, PNC Bank New York

Sponsor: Delta Air Lines

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

A Conversation With Paul Ryan and Harold Ford Jr. | #MPC24

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James White share updates on the city’s progress in reducing crime at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. They also discuss a major challenge facing Detroit and Michigan – the mental health crisis. 

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James White share the city’s progress and goals

Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Growing Michigan Together Council to identify strategies to reverse the state’s population loss.  

Michigan Black Business Alliance President and CEO Charity Dean, Michigan Chief Growth & Marketing Officer Hilary Doe, Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Andre Perry, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Director of Michigan Programs Yazeed Moore discuss racial equity’s role in growing Michigan’s population. 

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Community leaders push for racial equity to help grow Michigan’s population

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her vision for moving the state forward during her keynote address. 

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference keynote address

Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti talks with “One Detroit” contributor Zoe Clark about the district’s efforts to prepare its students for higher education and the future workforce. They discuss current challenges facing the district, concern over students bringing edibles and vape pens to the classroom, and new education initiatives. 

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DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti talks challenges, efforts to prepare students for the future

Businessman and philanthropist Dan Gilbert, the founder and chairman of Rocket Companies, spoke at this year’s conference about the importance of providing opportunities for the community and inspiring others to invest in Detroit. 

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Businessman and philanthropist Dan Gilbert on investing in Detroit

The Mackinac Policy Conference is known for hosting prominent political leaders from Michigan and across the nation. This year’s notable guest speakers included U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, former U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, and Valerie Jarrett, CEO of The Barack Obama Foundation. 

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Key political leaders talk about partisanship ahead of the 2024 election

This week on “One Detroit”: Business leaders, policy makers and others from across Michigan and the nation gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.   

This year’s conference and its theme, “Bridging the Future Together,” addressed Michigan’s social, political and economic challenges with an emphasis on collaboration across partisan divides. 

In this hour-long special, “One Detroit” contributors Zoe Clark, Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley present important conversations from this year’s conference.   

They discuss the future of work, growing Michigan’s population, addressing the state’s affordable housing shortage, legislative policies, and Detroit’s successes and challenges.  

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2024 Mackinac Policy Conference: Collaborative conversations across partisan divides | Full Episode

Panelists: Christina Keller, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Cascade Engineering

Natalie King, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC

Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist

Rachel Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Gardner White

Moderator: Rhonda Walker, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC

Sponsor: PNC Bank

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Shaping Michigan's Future | #MPC24

Honoree: Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI)

Presenters: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Recognition of Sen. Debbie Stabenow | #MPC24

Honoree: Daniel J. Loepp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Presenters: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Recognition of Daniel J. Loepp | #MPC24

“One Detroit” contributors Stephen Henderson of “American Black Journal,” Nolan Finley of The Detroit News, and Zoe Clark of Michigan Public talk about the goals of the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, this year’s theme, “Bridging the Future Together,” the current successes and challenges in the state as well as the conference’s significance.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

“One Detroit” contributors talk Michigan’s successes, challenges at 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference

The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference addressed social, political and economic challenges Michigan faces. 

As the conference comes to an end, “One Detroit” contributors Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Public, Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” and Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News discuss Detroit’s role in the state’s growth, next moves for state lawmakers, affordable housing, and more. 

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

What’s next? Contributors share commentary coming out of the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference

Zoe Clark interviews Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at University of Michigan, Celeste Watkins-Hayes at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Celeste Watkins-Hayes | #MPC24

Panelists: Gary Peters, U.S. Senator (D-MI)

Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI)

Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative (R-MI 9)

Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative (R-MI 5)

Moderator: Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News; Contributor, One Detroit, Detroit PBS 

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Navigating Divisive Times | #MPC24

One Detroit contributor and political director for Michigan Public, Zoe Clark interviews Khalilah Burt Gaston, Rishi Moudgil and Patti Glaza at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Khalilah Burt Gaston, Rishi Moudgil and Patti Glaza | #MPC24

Speaker: Gretchen Whitmer, Governor, State of Michigan

Introduction and Interviewer: Daniel J. Loepp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Keynote Address  Gretchen Whitmer | #MPC24

One Detroit contributor and political director for Michigan Public, Zoe Clark interviews Daniel J  Loepp and Tricia Keith of Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Daniel J  Loepp and Tricia Keith | #MPC24

Honoree: Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist

Presenters: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Gary Torgow, Chairman, Board of Directors, Huntington National Bank

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Recognition of Sandra Pierce | #MPC24

As Michigan’s educators work to bridge the pandemic-related learning loss experienced by children and teens across the state, many working families are also struggling with child care needs keeping them from participating in the workforce. This discussion will address how the expansion and enhancement of quality after-school programs can be part of the solution and what more can be done to increase the number of young people, families, and employers benefiting from quality after-school programs. 

Panelists: King Bethel, Student and Youth Voice, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Kimberly Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Developing K.I.D.S.
Michelle Richard, Acting Director, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
Ridgway White, President and Chief Executive Officer, CS Mott Foundation

Moderator: Dave Egner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Host: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

After School: Good for Kids. Good for Business. | #MPC24

Overcoming the talent crisis requires cohesive, equitable investments in the people and systems that already exist in southeast Michigan. This session will explore new efforts to apply regional, business-led, and evidence-based approaches to solving the Detroit Region’s talent crisis.

Opening Remarks: Bob Riney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health 

Panelists: Greg Handel, Vice President, Education and Talent, Detroit Regional Chamber 

Jan Harrington-Davis, Senior Vice President, Talent Attraction, Corewell Health 

Catherine Susko, Director, Talent Solutions and Strategy, Workforce Diversity, and Workforce Development, Henry Ford Health

Moderator: Jayme Powell, Executive Director, Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership 

Host: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Business Led Approaches to Solving the Talent Crisis  #MPC24

Speaker: Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Interviewer: Awenate Cobbina, Chairman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee

Sponsor: Business Leaders for Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

A Conversation With Gina Raimondo | #MPC24

Panelists: Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University
Santa J. Ono, President, University of Michigan
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President, Oakland University
Bill Pink, President, Ferris State University

Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public
Sponsor: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Tackling Talent Needs for Michigan Employers | #MPC24

Speaker: Haley Stevens, U.S. Representative (D-MI 11)

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Mackinac Moment: Hailey Stevens | #MPC24

Watch the Thursday morning opening session at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. Speakers: Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; Chair, 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference

Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Thursday's Opening Session | #MPC24

Speaker: Matt Elliott, Sustainability Executive, Business Banking and Global Commercial Banking, President, Bank of America Michigan; Chair, Board of Directors, Detroit Regional Chamber

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Mackinac Moment: Matt Elliott | #MPC24

Philanthropy today is undergoing a transformative shift away from acts of generosity to a dynamic and intentional pursuit of justice. This session will showcase local examples of philanthropy fueled by trust and economic justice and show how to engage communities in these efforts in non-threatening, inclusive, and data-rich ways.

Opening Remarks: Margaret Trimer, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Delta Dental of Michigan

Panelists: Diallo Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Life Remodeled

Andrew Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Foundation

Deanna L. Stewart, Founder and Executive Director, Equity Alliance of Michigan

Moderator: Rachel Decker, Founder and President, Detroit Philanthropy

Host: Delta Dental of Michigan

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics | #mpc24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Matt Elliot, President, Bank of America Michigan & Jason D. Lee, President & CEO Junior Achievement at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Matt Elliot & Jason D. Lee | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director, New Economy Initiative, at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Wafa Dinaro | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Joi Harris, President & CEO, DTE Gas & Zachary Kolodin, Chief Infrastructure Officer, State of Michigan, at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Joi Harris & Zachary Kolodin | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with David Jurcak, President, Grand Hotel, at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews David Jurcak | #MPC24

Zoe Clarks has a conversation with Armen Hratchian, Executive Director, Teach for America, Detroit, at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Armen Hratchian | #MPC24

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Developing Talent for Michigan's Emerging EV Ecosystem | #MPC24

Watch LIVE from the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference  - see sessions here from the Grand Pavilion. (To see sessions from the Brighton Pavilion, the Theatre or in-depth interviews at our One Detroit homebase, check out the Detroit PBS YouTube channel.)

The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference will focus on “Bridging the Future Together” to inspire radical collaboration across divides. When it comes to our greatest issues and opportunities, Michigan will prosper when its leaders engage with mutual respect and build bridges to move forward regardless of political party, industry, or geographic location.

See our schedule of streams and other #MPC24 coverage at https://onedetroitpbs.org/mpc24

Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 | Thursday, May 30

Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 | Wednesday, May 29

"At the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses Michigan’s greatest challenges. 

Introduction: Jeff Nelson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Staffing Solutions

Speakers: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit

James White, Chief, Detroit Police Department

Sponsor: Strategic Staffing Solutions

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Mayor Mike Duggan: Addressing Michigan's Greatest Challenge | #MPC24

Watch the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference conversation with Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Rocket Companies; Co-founder, Gilbert Family Foundation. 

Speaker: Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Rocket Companies; Co-founder, Gilbert Family Foundation

Interviewer: Dennis W. Archer Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sixteen42 Ventures

Sponsor: Wayne State University

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

A Conversation With Dan Gilbert | #MPC24

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Nikolai Vitti Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community District at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Zoe Clark Interviews Nikolai Vitti | #MPC24

The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference takes place next week, May 28-31, bringing together business, policy and community leaders together on Mackinac Island to discuss some of the state’s most pressing issues.  

This year’s theme, “Bridging the Future Together,” aims to spark collaboration across various divides. 

Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah and this year’s conference chair Suzanne Shank, president and CEO of Siebert, Williams, Shank and Co., preview the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference with One Detroit contributor Zoe Clark. T

Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroit_PBS and Instagram @One.Detroit.

2024 Mackinac Policy Conference focuses on ‘Bridging the Future Together’

While the Detroit Lions’ historic winning season has come to an end, football mania in the city isn’t over yet. The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in Detroit April 25-27. Campus Martius and Hart Plaza will be the primary sites for NFL draft activity in the city, which will include the NFL Draft Experience, the NFL’s interactive theme park.  

Hundreds of thousands of football fans are expected to visit Detroit for the draft, Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari said. During the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, more than 300,000 fans attended events in the city and NFL draft coverage was seen by 10 million viewers, a Ford Field press release said. With a handful of other NFL cities close to Detroit, Molinari expects attendance in the city to meet or exceed previous years.  

Visit Detroit is also offering “On the Clock” tours through April. The tours include 10 stops across seven of Detroit’s neighborhoods in an effort to boost excitement around the city’s neighborhoods leading up to draft day.  

One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” sat down with Molinari at the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference to talk about how the city plans to host one of the largest events it has undertaken recently. Plus, they talk about how tourism, city amenities and outsiders' perception of Detroit have changed over the last decade, as well as what impact the draft will have on suburban counties like Oakland and Macomb. 

Watch "One Detroit" Monday and Thursday on Detroit Public TV at 7:30p ET.  Or catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroitDPTV and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Attention turns to Detroit as the city prepares to host the 2024 NFL Draft

Can Michigan flip the script and begin to grow its population again? One Detroit contributor Nolan Finley, who is also editorial page editor of the Detroit News, sat down with Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr., co-chairman of the Growing Michigan Together Council, at this year’s Detroit Policy Conference to talk about where Michigan stands when it comes to growing its population.  

They discuss the four drivers of growing the state’s population. According to Rakolta, growing Michigan’s population in the short term seems unlikely, but the state should still focus on increasing productivity and prosperity. 

One way to do so is by investing more in the educational quotient of the entire state and unifying labor and management in the workforce to increase the state’s readiness for embracing innovation, Rakolta said. He also talks about what it would take to implement these improvements. 

Watch "One Detroit" Monday and Thursday on Detroit Public TV at 7:30p ET.  Or catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at http://facebook.com/onedetroit, Twitter at https://twitter.com/OneDetroitDPTV and Instagram @One.Detroit.

Michigan ranks second-last in U.S. population growth. Fmr. Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr. explains why

What role does PreK-12 and higher education play in growing Michigan’s population? One Detroit contributor and American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson sat down with Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation, to talk about the state of investment in education in Michigan and how that relates to growing Michigan’s population. Power was selected to participate in the PreK-12 Education workgroup of Governor Whitmer’s Growing Michigan Together Council.  

According to Power, public education in Michigan has been underfunded for more than 20 years, and based on her participation in the council, many are saying an upgrade to the system is overdue. Power shared with Henderson that one of the PreK-12 education workgroup’s recommendations made to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in December was for a more cohesive vision for education in the state where decision-making is more centralized. 

Henderson and Power also discuss the importance of keeping opportunity and access at the forefront of education, defining equitable education systems as it relates to providing students the resources they need, and the importance of having adequate funding to implement these changes. 

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Upgraded education needed to grow Michigan’s pop. Skillman Foundation CEO Angelique Power says

Ashok Sivanand moved to Detroit from Toronto in 2016 to start the digital transformation business, Integral, after visiting the city while working on a project with Ford to build an innovation lab, FordLabs. “When I came here, I realized that what we hear about Detroit and what I got to experience here are completely different,” said Sivanand. Though he’d heard recommendations about which suburbs to live in, he ultimately found himself drawn to living in the city. 

One Detroit contributor and Michigan Public Political Director, Zoe Clark, sat down with Integral CEO to talk about what drew him to not only work in the city, but also make Detroit his home. Sivanand talks with Clark about the sense of community he found in Detroit and the opportunities to grow as a member of the community.  

“I think if there are folks who really get those dopamine hits from going out and volunteering or serving, and you’re not sure how to do it in the big cities you live...this is a great place to do it, where there’s a lot of history, and we can be part of a lot of (the) future, too,” Sivanand said.  

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Integral CEO Ashok Sivanand shares why Detroit became home for him and his business

Investments in cities that build on Michigan’s competitive strengths will make or break the state’s ability to maintain its population, attract new residents, and grow the talent base. In this session, Richard Florida, today’s preeminent urbanist, and an expert panel will discuss what Michigan must do to stand out.

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A Conversation with Richard Florida on How Cities Will Drive Michigan's Revival | #MPC23

Panelists: AB Ghosh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hemlock Semiconductor

Kenneth Kelly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Independence Bank

Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC

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Business Leading With the Power of & | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Bank of America Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan  shares his global perspective on responsible growth at Bank of America and the economy at large.  

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Keynote Address: Brian Moynihan | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

At a time of heightened polarization, the practice of “bridging” through meaningful engagement and community empowerment can improve transparency, build trust, and result in sustainable policy outcomes. In this session, experts and practitioners will share practical guidance on how investments and policymaking practices can shift from transactional to transformational. 

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Bridging Divides with Inclusive Policymaking | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Santa Jay Ono (President, University of Michigan) and Teresa Woodruff (Interim President, Michigan State University) at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Zoe Clark Interviews Santa Jay Ono and Teresa Woodruff | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Nancy Keffer (Editorial Page Editor, Detroit Free Press), Rick Pluta (Sr. Capitol Correspondent, Michigan Capitol Public Radio Network), and Beth LeBlanc (Reporter, Detroit News) at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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Zoe Clark Interviews Nancy Keffer, Rick Pluta, and Beth LeBlanc | #MPC23

Watch live coverage of The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference, which brings together business, community and policy leaders to collaborate on some of the biggest issues facing Michigan.

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For the 13th year, One Detroit brings you some of the key conversations from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference and explores how this year’s theme, “The Power of &,” can move Michigan forward through partnership and collaborative efforts. 

From conference sessions to individual conversations, One Detroit’s Mackinac Policy Conference correspondent Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Radio, and contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley share important highlights from this year’s conference.  

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The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference Special: Key conversations from the island | Full Episode

New efforts to grow Michigan’s population, a population that’s seen a significant downturn since the start of the new decade, will be underway soon with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of the Growing Michigan Together Council and a new Chief Growth Officer for the state. 

Hilary Doe was named to the new Chief Growth Officer position, which will be the first of its kind in the nation. She will lead efforts to grow Michigan’s population, economy and reputation as the best place to live, work and play. 

The position will be housed under the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and work closely with the Growing Michigan Together Council to bring stakeholders together, implement recommendations, and track down funding.  

The council “will bring leaders and industry, education and government together to focus on growing Michigan’s population in a smart, strategic way,” Gov. Whitmer said in her keynote address. During her address, Gov. Whitmer shared the council’s main objectives — talent, education and infrastructure — and how they’ll begin to play out in the council’s early stages.  

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces new council, chief growth officer to fuel population increase

Michigan, known as the heart of the automotive industry, is now making significant strides in clean energy. The state’s emerging clean energy industry is gaining momentum in both public and private sectors, with a strong focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and equitable development and distribution of clean energy resources.  

Recognizing the importance of equitable development, companies like DTE Energy, GS3 and Walker-Miller Energy Services are prioritizing initiatives that ensure these benefits are accessible to all communities, as well as addressing the disparities at play in low-income and marginalized communities. These companies are also working together to expand in the industry through training programs that will equip today’s workers with the skills necessary for the future green economy.  

DTE Energy President and CEO Trevor Lauer, GS3 CEO and Co-Founder Lisa Lunsford, and Walker-Miller Energy Services Founder and CEO Carla Walker-Miller joined contributor Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Radio, at One Detroit’s 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference desk to about Michigan’s clean energy infrastructure, the future of EVs and how to approach equitable development across the state. 

Plus, they talk about the importance of having community voices around the table and government investments to help drive these new clean energy developments to completion.   

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Michigan explores new horizons with EVs, equity in its emerging clean energy industry

In recent years, a steadfast commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion has been made by several organizations across industries, many of whom are recognizing the importance of creating inclusive environments that embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 

These companies are prioritizing diversity recruitment strategies and employing innovative tactics to attract and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of MIchigan’s population.  

While progress is being made, challenges persist. Addressing these systemic biases requires ongoing commitment and proactive efforts. Is Michigan on the right track? And what strengths do these diversity efforts give businesses?  

One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson hosted a panel at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference exploring the connection between business and equity objectives. He talks with Cynthia Bowman, chief diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility officer for Bank of America; Bridgewater Interiors President and CEO Ron Hall; and Peter Quigley, president and CEO of Kelly, about how diversity, equity and inclusion efforts play out in their day-to-day business practices.  

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Business leaders share the strengths of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

Zoe Clark discusses Michigan’s manufacturing industry with Mary Buchzeiger (CEO, Lucerne International) and Jose Flores (CEO, Ancor Automotive)

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Zoe Clark Interviews Mary Buchzeiger and Jose Flores | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban joined the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference to share his insights on business best practices and the importance of collaboration, in line with the conference theme this year, “The Power of &.”  

“The greatest lessons I’ve learned were from the people who were least successful, because I learned what not to do,” Cuban told Crain Communications President and CEO KC Crain on the conference's main stage.  

The two talk about the importance of fostering collaboration within organizations and with partner organizations to scale a business and achieve long-term success. Additionally, Cuban underscores the value of representation and having a workforce that reflects the customer base a company serves, stating that companies that follow that equation tend to outperform their peers in the long run. 

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban makes Mackinac Policy Conference debut

Michigan is still a long way from only seeing electric vehicles on the roads. Truthfully, that may never happen, but one thing Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford is betting on: Michigan will eventually adopt an EV future. 

Ford joined WDIV-Channel 4 Anchor Christy McDonald on the Mackinac Policy Conference main stage to talk about the future of EVs at his company and across the state.  

They talk about the talent attraction and workforce development that will be necessary to build an EV future, Ford’s continued investments in the state’s automotive industry, and the need for optionality for early and late-stage adopters. 

Plus, they talk about the company’s talent pipeline, which is providing opportunities for the state’s higher education graduates. 

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Ford Motor Company’s Bill Ford puts his bets on an EV future for Michigan

Employers can play a more active role in eliminating child care challenges to be more competitive and improve employee experience for current and potential workers. This session with Kalsec will explore its innovative approach to overcome this challenge for employers and employees alike. Mackinac Policy Conference 2023

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How Employers Can Help Alleviate Today's Child Care Challenges | #mpc23

Nolan Finley (The Detroit News, One Detroit) talks to Michael Forsyth (Detroit City Distillery) about their new bourbon celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Detroit News' founding

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Nolan Finley Interviews Michael Forsyth of Detroit City Distillery | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023

Thriving cities are an essential part of any state’s economy. States need them to attract talent, to grow populations, and to sustain the economy. How can city and civic leaders, policymakers, and business executives turn Detroit from a city that’s merely surviving to one that’s thriving again?  

One Detroit’s 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference correspondent Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Radio, sat down with the world’s leading urbanist Richard Florida, founder of The Creative Class Group, and Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson to understand what our state’s top leaders can do to create change and progress in Detroit. 

They talk about the environmental versatility Michigan offers to people, whether they prefer urban, rural, suburban or waterfront communities, and the importance of places being authentic, historic and rich with opportunity.

 Florida also shares findings from his latest report, “Michigan’s Great Inflection: A Strategy for the Age of Technology and Talent,” which shows where the state ranks in terms of population growth, higher education talent retention, and attracting workforce talent from outside the state. Plus, they talk about the role Michigan’s colleges and universities play in placemaking and the state’s workforce development. 

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Does Detroit have the building blocks to be a strong city? These urban experts think so

Each year at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Detroit’s Mayor updates civic and business leaders about the state of the Motor City’s goals, investments and progress. This year, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan used his keynote to talk about changing a tax structure that’s been in place in the city for 50 years. 

From the Mackinac Policy Conference main stage, Mayor Duggan shares his thoughts on the flaws within Detroit’s property tax system, which rewards blighted properties and punishes new building investments. 

He shares his plans to cut building taxes by 30% and triple land taxes in a new Land Value Tax system that he will present to the state’s legislature later this year, along with the impact it will have on the city’s landowners and homeowners.

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces Land Value Tax plan to erase blight in the city

A long-standing collaboration between Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan has positioned the state as a top leader in research and innovation. The University Research Corridor (URC) plays a key role in attracting new businesses, talent and startups to the state, as well as creating a vibrant economy. 

Still, however, the state has fallen behind recently in its ability to retain graduates from these top universities and keep its population from decreasing further. 

One Detroit’s Mackinac Policy Conference correspondent Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Radio, sat down with two of the leaders from these top universities, University of Michigan President Santa Ono and Michigan State University Interim President Teresa Woodruff, to talk about workforce development in the state and how higher education can prepare students for the knowledge-based economy that’s to come.  

They talk about the work each university is doing individually, and collectively through the URC, to change the narrative about the opportunities Michigan’s workforce has available. 

They also discuss the roles East Lansing, Lansing, Ann Arbor and the entire region have in shaping talent retention in the state. Plus, President Ono talks about the opportunities for global talent retention with the universities’ large international student population.  

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The state's top universities join forces to tackle Michigan's talent retention, population issues

Preparing K-12 students for success in higher education is the first step toward producing a skilled workforce for Michigan’s future. Under the helm of Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti, in his 7th year, the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is looking ahead to the 2023-2024 school with a focus on the district’s budget, increasing student enrollment and meeting long-term academic goals while recovering from the pandemic. 

As the district finishes out this school year and looks to the next, Dr. Vitti joined correspondent Zoe Clark, political director for Michigan Radio, at One Detroit’s 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference desk to share his thoughts on the future of DPSCD and the success he hopes to see. 

They talk about the setbacks that came with the pandemic and how the district is working to rebound, what students need most right now, his optimistic outlook on teacher retention for the new school year and how community collaboration plays into the school district’s and students’ success. 

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Dr. Nikolai Vitti confident in teacher retention ahead of Detroit Public Schools’ 23-24 school year

Zoe Clark has a conversation with Ryan Hertz, CEO, Lighthouse, and Kelli Dobner, Chief Strategy Officer, Samaritas

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Zoe Clark interviews Ryan Hertz and Kelli Dobner | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Zoe Clark has a conversation with David Egner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference

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Zoe Clark interviews David Egner | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Mobile solutions to everyday problems open new markets and create efficiencies. This session will explore how mobile innovation can be used to deliver services like oral health care, enhance animal welfare, and bring education to the homes and neighborhoods of low-income populations and individuals with transportation challenges.

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Increasing Equity and Quality of Living Through Mobile Solutions | #mpc23

Zoe Clark talks education policy with Amber Arellano (Executive Director, Education-Trust Midwest), State Representative Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), and Monique Stanton (CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy).

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Zoe Clark Interviews Amber Arellano, Matt Koleszar, and Monique Stanton | #MPC23

Speaker: Liz Cheney, Former U.S. Representative
Interviewer: Devin Scillian, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC

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A Conversation with Liz Cheney | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Panelists: Bob Riney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health & Arn Tellem, Vice Chairman, Pistons Sports and Entertainment

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Economic Development Through Creative Partnerships and Collaboration | #MPC23

Speaker: Josh Sirefman, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Central

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Mackinac Moment - Josh Sirefman | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Decreasing population, labor force participation rates, and postsecondary enrollment and completion rates are just some of the macro-trends that pose long-term headwinds for the Detroit Region and its employers. This session will showcase solutions, efforts underway, and big ideas on how to regionally address challenges in our talent development infrastructure for long-term economic stability and growth.

The Detroit Region's Fierce Competition for Talent | Mackinac Policy Conference 2023 #MPC23

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews La June Montgomery Tabron, President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with La June Montgomery Tabron | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Nikolai Vitti | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Trevor Pawl | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews U.S. Representative (D-MI 12) Debbie Dingell at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Debbie Dingell  | Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews Daniel J. Loepp, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Dan Loepp | 2022 Mackinac Policy

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews Shawn Patterson, Vice President of Environmental Management & Safety for DTE Energy, at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Shawn Patterson | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit, interviews Sherita Smith, Vice President of Community Development at Cinnaire, at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Interview with Sherita Smith | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

One Detroit Founding Managing Editor Christy McDonald talks with contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley at the One Detroit desk about the impact of the Covid slowdown on Detroit's tax base, the ability for Detroit to bring in investment, the future of jobs, and the opportunity to grow the education base for Detroiters. Plus, a look at how to make Michigan more competitive.

MPC 2022/Segment 3

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Mackinac Policy Conference: Covid's Impact on Detroit, Future of Work, Making Michigan Competitive

In the wake of new congressional lines and redistricting maps being drawn this year, and the state's top executive offices being up for grabs, Michigan's 2022 midterm election will certainly change the trajectory of the state's progress moving forward.
One Detroit contributors Stephen Henderson join Christy McDonald to talk about how state and local election races may shake out this year.

MPC 2022/Segment 9

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Michigan's Top Offices Up For Grabs in 2022 Midterm Election

Each year at the Mackinac Policy Conference, leaders gather together to determine how Michigan can succeed and move forward together. 
At the federal level, political polarization has become a frustrating barrier for members of Michigan's congressional delegation to crack. At MPC, Republican and Democratic state congress members discussed the price of putting policies into action.

MPC 2022/Segment 8

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Polarizing Politics: The Road Blocks to Compromise for Congressional Leaders

Two significant topics that Michigan business leaders surfaced at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference? The importance of diversity and equity in the workforce and ensuring the future of women in the workforce post-pandemic.

MPC 2022/Segment 7

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Future of Work: Diversity and Equity in the Workplace

The Mackinac Policy Conference brings in national thought leaders who inspire and convenes interesting conversations and keynotes including presidential historian Jon Meacham, legendary news anchor Ted Koppel, Conference Chair and Vice Chariman of the Detroit Pistons Arn Tellum and Steve Ballmer, owner of the L.A. Clippers, and Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

MPC 2022/Segment 6

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National Thought Leaders, Notable MPC Conversations

As MPC 2022 draws to a close, One Detroit's Founding Managing Editor Christy McDonald joins contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley for a 1-hour special wrap-up episode. They provide critical analysis, highlights & commentary of the conference's keynote speakers and key conversations between Michigan leaders as they prepare to tackle an ambitious wish list that promotes a promising future.

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2022 Mackinac Policy Conference Recap and Wrap-Up

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took to the Mackinac Policy Conference main stage to talk about the state's progress, policy, and plans for spending.

MPC 2022/Segment 5

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Talks Policy, State Spending at Mackinac Policy Conference | Clip

Michigan ranks in the bottom third of states when it comes to the workforce having a degree beyond high school. Businesses are seeking out workers with college degrees and will continue to do so in the future, but the costs of higher education aren't decreasing any time soon. President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan Jeff Donofrio stops by the One Detroit desk to discuss more

MPC 2022/Segment 4

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The Cost of Higher Education in a Degree-Heavy Workforce

Mayor Mike Duggan took to the Mackinac Policy Conference stage to share with leaders across the state where Detroit stands with investment, neighborhoods, and growth.

MPC 2022/Segment 2

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"Mayor Mike Duggan Discusses Detroit's Plans for Neighborhood Investment, Growth"

One Detroit Founding Managing Editor, Christy McDonald, gives an overview of where Michigan is at when it comes to the economy and jobs, and how the state is working to be the place for investment in workforce development, education, and infrastructure.

MPC 2022/Segment 2

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A Pandemic, Election and Billions to Invest: Where Does Michigan Stand in 2022?

The 2022 Republican Primary Gubernatorial Debate at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference #MPC22 is streamed LIVE here! 

For the 12th year in a row, Detroit Public Television is covering Michigan’s most comprehensive policy event.

#OneDetroit brings you LIVE coverage May 31 - June 2 from the annual conference, featuring many of Michigan's key leaders and stakeholders as they focus this year on exploring the business community's changing civic role in polarizing times.

You can see the full schedule of our coverage on our website here, where you'll also find our real-time livestream player: https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/mackinac-policy-conference/2022-mackinac-policy-conference/2022mpc/

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2022 Republican Primary Michigan Gubernatorial Debate | Mackinac Policy Conference | #MPC22

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico speaks with Tom Gores of the Detroit Pistons at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Speaker: 
Tom Gores, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Platinum Equity; Owner, Detroit Pistons

Interviewer: 
Mike Tirico, Host, NBC Sports

A Discussion with Tom Gores and Mike Tirico | 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference

Christy McDonald, Founding Managing Editor of One Detroit interviews Jamie Jacobs, Deputy Director of the Michigan College Access Network at the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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MiWeek at the 2018 Detroit Policy Conference

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Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announces retirement. Who might run for her seat in 2024?

Richard Florida shares the two priorities downtown Detroit needs for its post-pandemic recovery

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Closing the wealth gap for Black-owned businesses. Can it be done in Detroit?

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on the administration’s investment in downtown Detroit

2020 Detroit Policy Conference

Detroit Policy Conference 2019 Streaming LIVE

MiWeek at the 2018 Detroit Policy Conference

Biking around Detroit: Jason Hall on the benefits of riding through the Motor City

Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announces retirement. Who might run for her seat in 2024?

Richard Florida shares the two priorities downtown Detroit needs for its post-pandemic recovery

What do workers want from a post-pandemic workforce? Strategic Staffing Solutions weighs in

Closing the wealth gap for Black-owned businesses. Can it be done in Detroit?

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on the administration’s investment in downtown Detroit

2020 Detroit Policy Conference

Detroit Policy Conference 2019 Streaming LIVE

MiWeek at the 2018 Detroit Policy Conference

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