On-Demand From DPTV’s One Detroit – Hilary Doe, Quentin L. Messer and Gabriel Ehrlich on Michigan’s Future
Some of the state’s top thought leaders offer their insights into the future of the state and local economy in light of the 12th annual survey of businesspeople and organizations around Michigan.
Watch it on-demand on DPTV’s One Detroit’s Facebook
Michiganders are proud of their state which offers a diverse culture, rich history and year-round adventure. It boasts 40+ skiing destinations to choose from, more than 4,000 miles of scenic hiking trails, a boating wonderland of 3,300 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and so much more to do and appreciate. Michigan also promises strong career opportunities for workers and abundant resources to build a high-tech talent pipeline.
Attracting businesses, talented workers and population are high priorities for Michigan…still, the national competition is fierce. So how is Michigan striving to increase its stagnant population and attract and retain the next generation of workers?
Earlier today Detroit Public TV livestreamed the Detroit Economic Club’s panel discussion between Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer, Hilary Doe, Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr. and University of Michigan Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics Gabriel Ehrlich. Together they collectively discuss their attraction plans, provide their outlook on Michigan’s 2024 economy and reveal the results of the 12th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. Watch the discussion on demand here.
Earlier this year, Gov. Whitmer announced the creation of the bipartisan “Growing Michigan Together Council” to develop long-term strategies for reversing the state’s population decline and appointed Doe to help lead the initiative. Doe worked alongside the council members on a holistic approach to grow Michigan’s population, boost economic growth, and make Michigan the place to call home.
About our panelists:
Doe’s background is in nonprofits, technology, strategy, and public policy. She served as the national director at the Roosevelt Network, where she built and led an organization engaging thousands of young people in civic engagement and social change programming at chapters nationwide. She also served as Vice President of the Roosevelt Institute, where she oversaw strategy and expanded the Institute’s Four Freedoms Center, to empower communities and reduce inequality. Most recently, she served as President and Chief Strategy Officer at Nationbuilder.
She is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Honors College and Ford School of Public Policy.
As MEDC CEO and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund, Messer implements and executes the core mission of business development and attraction, community development, providing access to capital and enhancing Michigan’s image and brand with a focus on building a strong and equitable economy.
Prior to his role as CEO of MEDC, Messer served as President and CEO of New Orleans Business Alliance leading efforts around business attraction, small business growth, talent development, and economic growth.
His private sector experience includes The Boston Consulting Group and O’Melveny & Myers LLP, as well as work at a variety of start-up ventures.
As the director of U-M’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), Ehrlich oversees RSQE’s forecasts of the U.S. and Michigan economies and presents regularly to the Michigan Legislature and Governor on Michigan’s fiscal and economic prospects. He co-authored The U.S. Economic Outlook for 2020-2021, The Michigan Economic Outlook for 2020-2021, and The Detroit Economic Outlook for 2019-2024.
Ehrlich received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan and his work has been published widely.
