Encourage Growth Through Innovation

Thursday, May 28
11 a.m.

Michigan's economy was built on the power and spirit of the automotive industry, but as the Detroit three continue to restructure, Michigan's businesses are diversifying to find new avenues to make money.

Michigan is home to some of the country's most talented and innovative individuals and businesses. This session will showcase how cutting edge Michigan-based businesses have been able to grow their organizations by creatively finding solutions to diversify their business into a multitude of industries that create new areas to grow, while preserving our heritage as the automotive brain center of the world.

Panelists:
David A. Brandon, chairman & CEO, Domino's Pizza
Mary Sue Coleman, president, University of Michigan
William U. Parfet, chairman and CEO, MPI Research, Inc.
Nancy Schlichting, president & CEO, Henry Ford Health System

Moderator:
Chuck Stokes, editorial & public affairs director, WXYZ-TV Channel 7