The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), and Tyler Theile, Anderson Economic Group from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Watch Britany, Tyler, and Chris discuss how Michigan’s four R1 universities drive $36B in economic growth, innovation, research, and jobs, along with their overall focus from the #MPC26. Click play on the YouTube video below.