Around the region: May: Mackinac Policy Conference.

The opening session introduced the One D intiatives and featured One D's executives.

UAW President Ron Gettelfinger, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan President Dan Loepp, Judge Trudy Archer and Chember President Dick Blouse.

Edsel B. Ford II with WJR's Paul w. Smith, who broadcasted live from the parlor.

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Speakes of the Michigan House of Representatives Andy Dillon and Senate Majority Leader Micheal Bishop during the PAC Reception.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan set up a wellness center where attendees could get routine check-ups. Dan Loepp was one of the first to get tested.

Mackinac Policy Conference attendees enjoyed ample time to network on the longest porch in the world.

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Teamsters President James P. Hoffa spoke during dinner on Wednesday.

U.S. Representative John Dingal and The Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finely waited for the next session to begin.

News reporters had a chance to interview UAW President Ron Gettelfinger after his speech.

Frank Foundation of DaimlerChrysler,Wayne Country Executive Robert Ficano Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Oakland Country Excutive l. Brooks Patterson, Macomb Country Chair Willam Crouchman and Fred Hoffman of Daimlerchrysler.

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Willam Clay Ford,Jr. addressed attendees on transforming the automotive industry in the Detroit Region.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performed for conference attendees on the lawn of Grand Hotel

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Panal speakes from the Race Relations: Re-examining the Past, Shaping the Future session.

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