Seeking new funding; Public private partnerships can benefit many
sectors in Michigan.(Public Private Partnerships)
These are exciting times for Michigan. A week doesn't go by
without news of a successful alternative energy initiative, formation of
an innovative financing task, force or an interesting . . .
Logistics; making an investment in the
region.(TranslinkeD)
Each day, the movement of people, goods and information around the
world expands exponentially. According to the World Bank, the global
logisties industry is expected to increase from $4 million a . . .
Regional partnerships.(Support from the Business
Community)
One of my great frustrations with our transportation system (or the
lack thereof) in S.E. Michigan is that we have or have had the proper
infrastructure and most of those necessary components to . . .
Mo(bility)town.(Support from the Business Community)
Though I am a relative newcomer to Detroit from Toronto, Detroit
has, for reasons I can't really put my finger on, captured a place
in my heart. It could be the grand elegance, or the gritty . . .
Where has it worked?(TranslinkeD)
The Detroit Regional Chamber isn't the only organization that
recognizes the importance of logistics and transportation. TranslinkeD
is falling in line with several other logistics initiative . . .
Global connectivity starts here; Translinke D brings
transportation and logistics services together for economic
gain.(Translink
The efficient and effective movement of people, goods and
information is vital to an area's economic prosperity. Detroit is
the heart of the automotive supply chain and is considered the . . .
Competing in the 21st century; Globalization is shaping the way
we do business.(Transforming Michigan's Economy)
Following a very public dismissal from HP in 2005, Fiorina released
her book, Tough Choices: A Memoir, in October 2006. The book covers her
career and views on issues such as what constitutes a . . .
A message to the Detroit Region Edsel B. Ford on One D: progress
will take time ... but it will be worth the wait.(Transforming
Over a year ago, the Detroit Regional Chamber and five other civic
and business organizations came together to form a new and unprecedented
initiative called One D: Transforming Regional Detroit, . . .
Create lasting change; Collaboration is key to reducing high
school dropout rates.(Transforming Michigan's Economy)
A national study last year revealed that there are thirty-five
schools in our region that have dropout rates of 40 percent of higher.
Seventeen of the nation's 50 largest cities have high . . .
Finding our niche; Michigan can be a destination for health
care.(Transforming Michigan's Economy)
Silicon Valley and computer chips. New York and banks. Seattle and
airplanes. Orlando and family entertainment. Each locale has developed a
powerful brand that distinguishes itself as a destination . . .
Make the switch; Business, leaders and citizens must demand a
part-time Michigan legislature.(Transforming Michigan's
Economy)
It has become painfully obvious that we have a serious problem in
our state's governance.
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Last year, after 10 months of polarized, empty rhetoric regarding
resolving the . . .
Anticipate the puck; Alternative energy will mean jobs for
Michigan.(Transforming Michigan's Economy)
Venture capitalist John Doerr, the Silicon Valley visionary, is
predicting green technology will be the largest economic opportunity of
the 21st century. He's not saying this because he's . . .
The big 4 what regional priority do you believe the big 4 should
focus their efforts on and resolve? Every year Mackinac Policy
Mass Transit is Top Priority
Willliam A. Crouchman
chairman Macomb country Board of commissioners
Is there anyone who has not felt the pinch of rising fuel prices?
Can anyone deny that our . . .
The path to prosperity; Three blue-ribbon reports outline a bold
agenda for change in Michigan. Are our lawmakers and policymake
Three reports will be featured this year at the Mackinac Policy
Conference's opening session:
* Michigan Future, Inc.: First Annual Report on Michigan's
Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy
. . .
What they found; A sampling of results from the member
survey.(Issues on the Ballot)(Survey)
Alternative Energy Research
Mixed feeling about willingness to pay more for energy to build new
economy:
four in ten respondents would be willing to support paying more to
build the new economy . . .
Ever wonder where the conference topics come from? Here are the
2008 business survey results.(Issues on the Ballot)
As a 30-year public relations professional, I've watched the
role of research in our industry emerge, grow and become a dominant
point of importance in our everyday careers. A large part of our job . . .
Making it possible.(Setting the Tone)
2008 Sponsors The Mackinac Policy Conference would not be possible
without the support of our sponsors:
Platinum
AT&T Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
General Motors Corp.
. . .
Looking forward to this year: 2008 aims to set new
standards.(Setting the Tone)(Conference notes)
It's been an exhilarating ten months preparing for the 2008
Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference. Our goal was to
focus the Conference on identifying issues that matter most to . . .
Mackinac policy conference 2007 score card: at the close of last
year's Conference, the Chamber promised to follow up with actio
AJAC-The Automotive Jobs Action Coalition was a national grassroots
initiative, led by the Chamber, to advocate for reasonable increases in
fuel economy standards that protected automotive jobs.
. . .
Evaluating 2007's conference.(Setting the Tone)
It's hard to believe that a year has gone by since I chaired
the Mackinac Policy Conference. And what a busy, exciting year it has
been. Being chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors (a . . .
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