2010 Conference Agenda
Wednesday, June 2 |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Chamber Registration Area Opens |
| 3:00 p.m. | Rookie Warm-Up - Audubon Wine Bar |
| 4:00 p.m. | Opening Session |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Newt Gingrich Keynote Address - Theatre |
| 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Mackinac Mingle Strolling Dinner |
| 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Gettin' Down at the Gate House |
| 10:00 to Midnight | Cool Out at the Cupola - Cupola Bar |
Thursday, June 3
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| 7:00 a.m. | Chamber Registration Area Opens |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Sessions 1. Session TBD 2. Health Care Investment: a Strong Remedy for Economic Turnaround - Brighton Pavillion While the automotive industry has long been Detroit’s backbone, investment in health care and life sciences has proven to be a growth sector that deserves our attention. Michigan’s health care and life sciences industries are among the nation’s top rated and hold potential for large job growth and creation opportunities. This session will examine how the health care and life science industry is creating jobs, bringing in millions of dollars of R&D investment and attracting a highly skilled, high paid talent pool of workers and patients from across the country and around the globe. |
| 9:00 a.m. | Innovative Education Reform: Getting Michigan to the Head of the Class -Theatre
It is no secret drastic changes to school districts across the state need to be implemented to ensure Michigan’s schools and students are better prepared for the future. Educators from around the country are applying new innovative best practices to district operations. It is time to discuss what will work in Michigan and how we can leverage federal resources to ensure our schools and students are growing future leaders for our businesses and communities. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 a.m. | General Session, TBD |
| 12:30 p.m. | Luncheon Speaker - Dining Room |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m |
TIME for a Turnaround - Theatre After spending over nine months in downtown Detroit, the editors of TIME magazine have learned a lot about the city and the region. Once outsiders, they have now learned about the Detroit lifestyle and offer a unique perspective on Detroit’s turnaround. Hear from editors of TIME as well as other national social, political and financial experts on the nation’s perspective Detroit’s turnaround. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Jobs in New Industries, Jobs with New Opportunities - Brighton Pavillion With the highest unemployment in the nation, business, civic and political leaders all share the concern that job growth and creation need to be the number one priority to transform our state. Emerging industries are leading job creation in Michigan today. A panel representing the public sector in areas of logistics, defense, life sciences and alternative energy will share insights on economic drivers and discuss realistic job growth in each sector. |
| 4:30 -6:30 p.m. |
PAC Reception: The Great Gubernatorial Debate - Theatre (Separate ticket required) Candidates will be invited Moderator: Tim Skubick, Lansing Correspondent, CBS Radio |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Dinner Reception - Porch and Parlor |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner Speaker, TBD |
| 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. | Reception - Parlor and Cupola Bar |
Friday, June 4 |
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| 7:00 a.m. | Chamber Registration Area Opens |
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8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Breakout Sessions 1. Correcting Corrections: Structural Reform to Michigan's System In the last 30 years, corrections spending has exploded in Michigan. Today the Department of Corrections receives more than 20 percent of general fund spending and employs one in every three state workers. Study after study finds Michigan's corrections spending significantly higher than our neighboring states. This panel will discuss the current state of the Department of Corrections and define opportunities to reform one of the state's costliest services. Panel: Jeff Guilfoyle, Citizen's Research Council Moderator: John Bebow, The Center for Michigan 2. Building a Path to Prosperity for Michigan's Supply Chain - Grand Pavillion The retention of Michigan's suppliers is a priority for both the public and private sector. Many initiatives are underway to help suppliers diversify into new industries and obtain assistance to remain competitive in the automotive industry. A panel of experts will discuss the infrastructure being put in place to help support growth and provide new opportunities for Michigan's supply chain. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Governor’s Address: Crossing Over to the New Economy - Theatre
In her last traditional appearance as the Governor of Michigan, Governor Granholm will address the business community on job growth, education and structural reforms to help the state right-size its fiscal situation, decrease unemployment and ensure the future generations of workers are prepared for the crossover to a new economy. Speaker: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm |
| 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 a.m. |
The Big Four Moving the Region Forward Dave Bing, mayor, City of Detroit Moderator: |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch with Legislators - Main Dining Room Lunch with Legislators is a tremendous opportunity to score face time with legislators and state department directors and engage them in informal conversations about the issues most important to you. Hot Topics of the Great Lakes Region - Grand Pavillion Join members of Michigan’s Congressional Delegation for a series of conversations around policy issues. |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Table Talk with CEOs and Legislative Leadership - Brighton Pavillion Join business CEOs as they ask the questions we all want answers to. This session will deal with the tough issues facing the business community as we work together to transform Michigan’s economy. With the state’s looming budget crisis, this session will tackle structural reform, taxes, and other business policy priorities. |
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6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Closing Dinner Celebration - Theatre Strolling Dinner and Entertainment - Celebrating Michigan |
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Questions about this year's conference contact Wendy Nodge at 313.596-0336. |
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