Calling on Conference attendees to set aside their own partisan differences, award-winning documentary filmmaker Julie Winokur, executive director of Talking Eyes Media, built on the pillar of restoring civility in American politics by sharing her experiences traveling the country and breaking down political barriers.
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AARP: Consider Retirees to Improve State’s Economy
40 percent of U.S. employers report difficulty filling jobs due mainly to candidates lacking technical competencies and workplace competencies. Michigan’s chapter of AARP hosted a discussion focused on the talent gap retired workers can …
Continue ReadingNew School Year, New Era Set to Begin for Public Education in Detroit
Public education in Detroit stands on the precipice of a new era. With a financial fresh start, thanks to a package of bills passed last year by the Michigan Legislature, local school board control restored, and under the leadership of …
Continue ReadingCS Mott Foundation: More Funding for Local Municipalities Critical to Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness
Michigan’s system of funding for local municipalities is not sustainable and approaching a breaking point panelists said during the session “Funding Michigan Cities: The Path Forward” hosted by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Addressing the challenges of properly funding emergency …
Continue ReadingDetroit Drives Degrees Gleans Lessons from Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland to Increase Local Graduation Rates
Last month, the Detroit Regional Chamber hosted representatives from the Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland to gain insight on establishing a community-wide compact to improve education attainment. The Chamber is exploring the development of a similar pact in Detroit …
Continue Reading30 Things Every Mackinac Policy Conference Attendee Should Know
The Mackinac Policy Conference is Michigan’s premier public policy event, held every year for four days at Mackinac Island’s prestigious Grand Hotel. The agenda is packed with sessions, receptions, networking opportunities and more. For the first-time attendee, the week can …
Continue ReadingThree Mackinac Moments Added to Conference Agenda
At the 2017 Conference, three inspirational thought leaders will share insights on critical topics, from connected technology to the importance of talent and education to restoring civility in politics. Each Mackinac Moment speaker will provide brief remarks on their personal …
Continue ReadingSouth African Entrepreneurs Get Up-Close Immersion in Detroit’s Startup Ecosystem
The Detroit region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem was on full display last week during a delegation visit with 15 manufacturing entrepreneurs from South Africa.
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Henry Ford Community College Student ID = “HANK ID” 7-digit number Located in all HFC documents – including acceptance letter/email If the number is less than 7-digits, add the necessary number of zeros to the beginning of the number until …
Continue Reading2017 Conference Pillars Announced
The 2017 Conference Pillars are Restoring Civility in American Politics, Winning the Race in Connected Technology and Increasing Economic Opportunity.
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