The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.
Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference.
State-of-the-art hospital offers modernized treatment facilities and therapy spaces; ‘downtown-themed’ area offers patient hair care salon, exercise room and greenhouse
CARO, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with state and local officials gathered for an open house commemorating the completion of the new 100-bed Caro Psychiatric Hospital and the state’s continued focus on providing mental health resources for Michiganders.
Announces First-Ever Chief Growth Officer
Key Takeaways
- ‘Growing Michigan Together’ is about investing in our people, places, talent, and education.
- Hilary Doe will lead charges as the new Chief Growth Officer; Shirley Stancato and former U.S. Ambassador John Rakolta Jr. will serve as Growing Michigan Together Council Co-chairs.
- The Governor is focused on continuing efforts to make Michigan attractive to future talent that transcends partisan divides.
Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts Opened May 22 - June 2
LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to give the gift of college credits to Michigan children — and it is throwing in an incentive to sweeten the deal.
LANSING, Mich. –May 25th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce three business expansion projects and one community development project expected to create a total of 350 new jobs and generate a total private investment of more than $25 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are in Mendon (St. Joseph County), Alma, Plainfield Charter Township, Portage, and Owosso.
Growth, and Sustainability
Key Takeaways
- The public and private sectors can — and must — work together using the “Power of &” to speed progress in sustainability and profits. They’re not mutually exclusive.
- Diversity of representation helps drive company culture and should be reflective of a company’s client base.
- Sustainability makes economic sense.
in Business and Civil Discourse
Key Takeaways
- Future-thinking, simplification, innovation, and compromise are opportunities within business.
- Engaging others with differing political views with your core values encourages civility.
Key to Region Winning ‘Fierce Competition for Talent’
Key Takeaways:
- Michigan must continue to be a welcoming place for immigrant talent of all levels.
- Winning the talent competition requires embracing untraditional methods and different kinds of educational levels while building a talent pipeline within your organization.
- For Michigan to stay competitive, there needs to be considerable more attention to K-12 education, along with postsecondary credential and degree attainment.
Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future
LANSING, Mich. – For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the city of East Grand Rapids achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation under the new RRC 2.0 framework, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced recently.
Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts Opened May 22 - June 2
LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to give the gift of college credits to Michigan children — and it is throwing in an incentive to sweeten the deal.
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