The 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference
Registration for the 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference,
held May 29 - June 1, is under way. The Conference will again drive a statewide dialogue with business, government and philanthropy to create a globally competitive, financially attractive Michigan.
Since 1981, the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Conference has provided access to Michigan's top business professionals, legislative leaders, corporate CEOs, entrepreneurs and veteran regional champions. Over 1,500 attendees will gather for the 2012 Conference at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Building on the momentum of last year's Conference, 2012 Chair, Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health System, Nancy Schlichting, worked with the CEO Advisory Committee to create a vision that will focus on the changing economic opportunities and how the U.S. and Michigan must adapt to the 21st century global market through innovation and collaboration to succeed.
The 2012 Conference Vision:Create a globally competitive, financially attractive business environment in Michigan to increase economic development through collaboration, visionary ideas and partnerships with business, government and philanthropy. Press Releases
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The 2012 Conference Pillars:Innovation. Leading the cultural change in Michigan to be forward looking in all sectors and to create greater synergy among business, government, education and health care to drive long-term economic growth and talent attraction. Collaboration. Developing a unified Michigan agenda that re-imagines state and regional assets as a foundation to grow meaningful economic opportunity for all Michigan businesses and citizens. 21st Century Global Market. Expanding Michigan's understanding of, and success in, global economic opportunities, and positioning the state as an attractive destination for international talent and investment. This will be the Detroit Regional Chamber's 31st annual Mackinac Policy Conference the premier public-policy conference in Michigan. |