2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dear Reader,
Congratulations to the Detroit Regional Chamber on another successful Mackinac Policy Conference! As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Bridging the Future Together,” it’s clear that unity and collaboration are essential to address Michigan’s housing challenges.
We ask key stakeholders to embrace the spirit of unity embodied by this year’s conference and support manufactured housing’s key role in helping solve this crisis once and for all.
In fact, the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association believes our state will only solve its housing affordability and supply issues by embracing manufactured housing’s quality, affordability, speed-to-market, and energy efficiency. Manufactured homes offer a rapid solution by reducing the timeline from conception to occupancy, which is crucial in swiftly addressing urgent housing needs.
During an informative panel discussion titled “Solving Michigan’s Housing Crisis” held on the Island, speakers highlighted the importance of overcoming the “Not-In-My-Backyard” mentality and past discriminatory practices that have hindered affordable housing progress. It is especially imperative that we move beyond these barriers when it comes to manufactured housing and its residents.
The simple truth is more municipal governments need to address zoning restrictions and regulatory hurdles that exclude manufactured housing, denying many Michiganders access to affordable options. Today’s manufactured homes, starting at less than $75,000, offer the durability and curb appeal of site-built homes and can be a part of the solution to our housing crisis.
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association is eager to work with municipal governments, legislators, and state government to provide even more people with the opportunity to own a piece of the American dream. We ask local elected leaders and the state to join us in fostering productive partnerships that look past outdated biases and work collaboratively toward our common goals.
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association is deeply committed to giving more people the keys to a better and brighter future.
JOHN D. LINDLEY President and Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association
MICHIGAN’S CENTER STAGE
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference gathered 1,500 statewide leaders to focus on the theme “Bridging the Future Together” to inspire radical collaboration across divides. National speakers and Michigan’s top political and business leaders discussed how mutual respect and bridge-building, regardless of political party, industry, or location, will help Michigan prosper while tackling its biggest issues and opportunities.
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah emphasized the theme during both of the Conference’s opening sessions, citing the Chamber’s latest Michigan Voter Poll. He explained that our society remains polarized, posing challenges for businesses to innovate and grow, and that businesses must combat today’s “era of misinformation” to defend democracy, foster stability, and ensure thriving business environments.
2024 Conference Chair Suzanne Shank, who set the theme, explained that bridging information gaps is central to creating a more prosperous Michigan. She said everyone must “necessitate listening, connecting, and expanding” during and following the Conference.
CONFERENC E LEADERSHIP
From left to right: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber; Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; Chair, 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
A CONVERSATION WITH CHUCK TODD
Discussing the 2024 e lection
in a Divi D e D n ation
Biography
Chuck Todd is the Chief Political Analyst for NBC News, leading all aspects of the news division’s political coverage and analysis. He offers a comprehensive picture of the current political landscape, making him one of the most soughtafter voices in American political coverage.
We should write locally about national issues and cover locally. I know what I want to work on — to see if we can build a new model [of journalism].
A critical part of functioning democracy is journalism.
CHUCK TODD Chief Political Analyst, NBC News
Interviewer: Devin Scillian, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC
Key Takeaways
• The state of the economy, climate change, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war will heavily impact the U.S. general election.
• Debates may not have a significant impact on voter decision-making, but they still draw in viewers.
• Repairing the news industry is crucial in restoring democracy, and local coverage of national issues is important for a functioning democracy.
A CONVERSATION WITH Pa U l Ryan an D Ha RO l D F ORD J R .
Insights on l ea D ership, Biases, an D c hallenges in Mo D ern De M ocracy
Key Takeaways
• Leaders need to actively call out misinformation before it “bleeds into” legislation and policy.
• The next White House needs to take the debt crisis seriously and not ignore the problem.
• The current crisis in the Middle East must be dealt with swiftly and Ukraine support should continue.
Biography
Paul Ryan was the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In office from October 2015 to January 2019, he was the youngest speaker in nearly 150 years. Before becoming Speaker, Ryan was Chairman of the House’s Budget Committee and Ways and Means Committee.
We don’t have serious politics right now that are addressing some of the fundamentally most important problems in front of us as a country… and we don’t have political leadership right now to do it.
Paul Ryan
Former U.S. Speaker of the House
Interviewer: Harold Ford Jr., Former U.S. Representative; Regional President, PNC Bank New York
A CONVERSATION WITH Gina Raim O n DO
l eveling the playing fiel D for
aM erican entrepreneurship an D
B usiness growth
Biography
Gina Raimondo is the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, focused on spurring good-paying jobs, empowering entrepreneurs to innovate and grow, and helping American workers and businesses compete. Raimondo was formerly the 75th Governor of Rhode Island and its first woman governor. She kickstarted the state’s economy and made record investments in infrastructure, education, and job training.
I want American companies to be able to out-compete the world. No one is better than American entrepreneurs … business owners … small businesses, and if we have a leveled playing field, we will outcompete every time.
Gina Raimondo U.S. Secretary
of Commerce
Interviewer: Awenate Cobbina, Chairman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee
Key Takeaways
• The commitment to building up infrastructure includes federal money for roads and bridges in the state and a $1.5 billion investment in broadband internet access for Michiganders.
• Place-based federal investments will help Michigan attract and grow businesses, especially in the EV, battery, and solar industries.
• Federal investment in manufacturing, including semiconductor chips, can help stabilize the supply chain and bring jobs to Michigan.
A CONVERSATION WITH S U zanne P. Cla RK
e xploring the s tate of aM erican Business
Key Takeaways
• Capitalism has played a crucial role in lifting millions of people out of extreme poverty and is considered the best option for solving societal problems on a large scale.
• While the state of American business may feel optimistic overall, there are still threats to free enterprise, such as misinformation from adversaries, public policy risks, and excessive regulations.
• It is important for government to have a strong and effective role in certain areas, but when they overstep their authority, it can harm businesses and hinder growth and innovation.
Biography
Suzanne P. Clark is President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leading a multi-year effort to strengthen its wellknown influence, advocacy, and impact while modernizing its work and attracting new members from the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors of the U.S. economy.
As a society, we expect business to solve a lot of big problems at scale. That only happens if you have a free enterprise system.
Suzanne P. Clark
President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Interviewer: Sandy
K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
Mik E Du GGAN : aDDR e SS in G m i CH i G an’ S
G R ea T e ST C H allen G e
a n u ptick in Mental h ealth c rises Inspires n ew a pproach
When the state’s mental health system fails, people have psychotic breaks, and you know who deals with them in this state? It’s your police officers every single day .
Mike Duggan Mayor, City of Detroit
We recognize that there’s not going to be a time when we declare that the last arrest has been made. So, we are not going to arrest our way out. However, there must be a penalty from the criminal justice system when someone commits a crime. The answer is high levels of community engagement, because with community trust, you get information you wouldn’t get otherwise.
James White Chief, Detroit Police Department
Introduction: Jeff Nelson, Executive Vice President, Strategic Staffing Solutions
Key Takeaways
• There have been significant drops in homicide, carjacking, and non-fatal shooting rates in 2023 and 2024 with the help of increased recruitment and community reporting.
• Worsening community mental health is causing an uptick in violent crimes. The Detroit Police Department is addressing this with a new Mental Health Division that deploys officers in different uniforms displaying their first names only, non-lethal weapon options, and a civilian mental health professional.
Buil D ing a c ulture of Innovation in Michigan
Key Takeaways
• Michigan will be the first state in the nation to expand access to talent, testing facilities, and equipment, taking on a strategic, proactive approach to open the infrastructure for innovation.
• Michigan’s economic development efforts have resulted in the creation of thousands of high-tech jobs and redefining the state’s story from being labeled a “tragedy” to one of the world’s greatest places.
• PitchMI will be a statewide, shark-tank-style competition that will give top innovators access to capital and exposure.
Biography
Gretchen Whitmer is the 49th Governor of Michigan, who has signed over 1,000 bipartisan bills and four balanced, bipartisan budgets to deliver on the kitchen-table issues, grow the economy, and create good-paying jobs in every region of the state.
Introduction and Interviewer:
Daniel J. Loepp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
[Pioneers] are on the ground, making a concerted effort to build a sense of community and accelerate the innovations that will drive Michigan forward. Our job is to have their backs by making sure they feel seen and represented.
Gretchen Whitmer Governor, State of Michigan
A CONVERSATION WITH a li C ia B O le R Davi S
l ea D ing with a uthenticity an D c olla B oration
Biography
Alicia Boler Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Alto Pharmacy. Before Alto, she led global fulfillment as Senior Vice President of Global Customer Fulfillment at Amazon and was a member of the company’s senior team.
Boler Davis was named one of Business Insider’s 2018 Most Powerful Female Engineers, Career Communications Group’s 2018 Black Engineer of the Year, and one of Fortune’s 2020 and 2021 Most Powerful Women.
Just be true to yourself, show up, get the job done, be competent, do the work, and I think it works out. It doesn’t mean it’s not easy because it is hard, but I don’t focus on the negative things, and I don’t focus on what people may think I’m capable of. I focus on what I know I can do and then put the work in to do it.
Alicia Boler Davis Chief Executive Officer, Alto Pharmacy
Interviewer: Huel Perkins, Retired TV Anchor
Key Takeaways
• Relationships and collaboration are keys to success in business.
• The vibrancy of downtown Detroit is making the city an attractive place for people to live and work.
• Detroit’s successes are inspiring other parts of the country.
A CONVERSATION WITH Dan Gil B e RT
Bri D ging co MM unity nee D s B y B uil D ing equity an D econo M ic sta B ility for Detroiters
Key Takeaways Biography
• For the success of your business, always remain open to innovation and change.
• Michigan’s revitalization should be influenced by young professional’s top needs, including regional transportation, entertainment, and affordable housing.
Dan Gilbert is the Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans and the Rock Family of Companies, as well as the Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
There’s nothing more exciting than ... being able to deploy that wealth in the communities that we live in and watch it springboard from there. It all connects together.
Dan Gilbert Founder and Chairman, Rocket Companies; Co-Founder, Gilbert Family Foundation
Interviewer: Dennis W. Archer Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sixteen42 Ventures
A CONVERSATION WITH v ale R ie Ja RR e TT
Buil D ing Bri D ges Between s ectors
Biography
Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Barack Obama Foundation. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, making her the longest-serving senior advisor in U.S. history.
“It’s an important lesson for a civil society that these bridges that we want to build don’t get built overnight because trust doesn’t get built overnight.”
Valerie Jarrett Chief Executive Officer, The Barack Obama Foundation
Interviewers: Rip Rapson, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Kresge Foundation
Suzanne Shank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC; Chair, 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
Key Takeaways
• People do not trust you from your title; they begin trusting you when they get to know you personally.
• The best advertisement for Michigan and Detroit is to be proud and brag more about our wins.
• To keep the young talent, provide them with diverse places to culturally explore and safely raise families.
TAC k L i NG TALENT N EEDS FOR m i CH i G an
of Michigan’s h igher eD ucation Institutions
Key Takeaways
• Michigan is a leading producer of talent in STEM and health care fields.
• Despite concerns about the perceived value of higher education, leaders in the space are confident about the state of talent in Michigan.
• Efforts are being made to prepare students for future job opportunities through early exposure and dispelling myths about higher education.
From left to right: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public; Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University; Santa J. Ono, President, University of Michigan; Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President, Oakland University; Bill Pink, President, Ferris State University
I often talk about Michigan as stars aligning ... it’s extraordinary how people are converging. There is an overall strategy that is emerging ... [and] I’m excited because the universities are working together ... and we can actually meet the demand for talent.
Santa J. Ono President, University of
Michigan
In my career … I have never seen the value proposition of higher education so questioned across our country. I don’t know if we do the best job of getting the message out of just what that value proposition truly is.
Bill Pink President, Ferris State University
Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public
This year’s graduates graduated in 2024, but they’re going to be retiring from their careers in the year 2074. What jobs and careers are going to exist then? We have to be thinking ahead about what will be needed for that future talent pool.
Kevin Guskiewicz
President, Michigan State University
It’s really important that we dispel the myths of the [Michigan Voter Poll] because when [the public hears] about that, they hear that college is not important; it’s not necessary for jobs. Let’s dispel that.
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz President, Oakland
University
Key Takeaways AI AND I TS I MPACT
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t he c olla B oration
Between a I an D h u M an p rofessionals
• AI will begin replacing services that are traditionally expensive to do quickly, such as verification, validation, and other tedious tasks.
• AI saves time in building relationships and other “human” tasks.
• AI should work hand-in-hand with professionals and employees.
From left to right: Alex Rampell, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz; KC Crain, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crain Communications; Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies; Ann Marie Sastry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amesite; Greg Williams, Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Acrisure
If you think about what white-collar workers do … there are all sorts of stuff that actually is very manual, very boring, not fun for humans to do [that] you can probably speed up by giving it to AI.
Alex Rampell General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
You can’t be competitive if you’re using sources of information that … [don’t] give you some substantial advantage of understanding your sector. Get information that’s highly qualified and that’s where we really have to think in terms of how we deploy the technology.
Ann Marie Sastry Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Amesite
In some ways, [AI] has better predictive analytics than a human can achieve; it just automates and speeds up the process. If you can make that process as frictionless as possible, then you can drive incredible growth.
Varun Krishna Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies
Moderator: KC Crain, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crain Communications
You have to be aware and understand the risks and downsides and make sure you have a culture that has no tolerance for something that comes close to the line of impropriety. [But] you can’t get started on [AI] fast enough. If you’re behind today, you’re going to be really behind tomorrow.
Greg Williams Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Acrisure
Key Takeaways
S H a P in G m i CH i Gan’ S F UTUR e
a ttracting t alent an D
Businesses Back to Michigan
• Michigan needs a long-term economic development strategy with sustained investments that fund R&D and site readiness.
• Michigan can help address the talent gap by leveraging “boomerangs” and underutilized talent, including returning citizens.
• Becoming a top ten state includes addressing education, support services, and workplace culture.
From left to right: Rhonda Walker, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC; Natalie King, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC; Christina Keller, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Cascade Engineering; Sandy Pierce, Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist; Rachel Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Gardner White
Fifty percent of the people we’re educating are leaving our state — many of them are staying, but it’s not nearly enough.
Christina Keller
Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Cascade Engineering
We are one of only 13 states in this country without a pool for research and development. We’re one of eight without a payroll tax credit. We don’t have enough site-ready investments. … [The Michigan Economic Development Corporation] is working hard, but we have to do more.
Sandy Pierce
Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist
Moderator: Rhonda Walker, Anchor, WDIV-TV 4, NBC
I wanted to keep [my company] in Michigan, and more importantly, I wanted to keep it in the city of Detroit. My thought process was to capitalize on the engineers that are here, capitalize on the skilled labor, and capitalize on the vendors that are here, which I knew had the ability to matriculate into this EV industry very easily.
Natalie King
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC
We have recruited people from Washington State, Florida, Austin, and New York. These are all young people with a ton of opportunities, including the opportunity to work remotely.
Rachel Stewart
Chief Executive Officer, Gardner White
Key Takeaways
n avi G aT in G
Di V i S i VE Ti MES
Bipartisan c olla B oration:
t he k ey to p rogress
• Too much media and social media attention focuses on the conflicts and not bipartisanship.
• When it comes to “Michigan” issues, the delegation must cross the aisle to get work done.
• Issues like the Great Lakes, mental health, gun safety, Selfridge Air National Guard Base and defense, and veterans’ issues are areas where both parties need to collaborate.
From left to right: Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News; Contributor, One Detroit, Detroit PBS; Gary Peters, U.S. Senator (D-MI); Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D-MI); Lisa McClain, U.S. Representative (R-MI 9); Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative (R-MI 5)
We can’t reward bad behavior. We have to reward good behavior, and the only people who have the power to reward good behavior and punish bad behavior are the voters in this country.
Gary Peters
U.S. Senator (D-MI)
We have to admit that we are seeing more people that just want chaos. There are people who are honestly coming to Congress opposed to government, and their agenda is to shut it down.
Debbie Stabenow
U.S. Senator (D-MI)
We need to work on the common issues. And those can’t continue to flip flop depending on whose administration and who is in charge.
Lisa McClain
U.S. Representative (R-MI 9)
I’ve spent the last year and a half in my new district trying to explain that you don’t get things done [without working across the aisle]. You might get a lot of publicity, but you don’t get things done that way.
Tim Walberg
U.S. Representative (R-MI 5)
Moderator: Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor, The Detroit News; Contributor, One Detroit, Detroit PBS
SP e C ial Re COG ni T i O n
Three leaders were recognized for their trailblazing careers, professional accomplishments, and partnerships with the Chamber. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah introduced each leader and highlighted their contributions to both the community and their respective fields.
Among the leaders onstage were Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Gary Peters, Mayor Mike Duggan, and Huntington National Bank’s Gary Torgow, who joined Baruah in presenting the recognitions and celebrating the leaders’ dedication and impact on the Detroit Region and state.
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Daniel J. Loepp was recognized for his significant contributions to the Detroit Region and the state of Michigan as a corporate and community leader and philanthropist. Loepp has played a great role in improving public health and the economic vitality of Michigan’s core cities, and under his leadership, BCBSM has become a national leader in health care innovation.
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Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) was honored for her remarkable five-decade career in public service, which spanned from local positions to becoming one of the nation’s influential power brokers. Throughout her tenure, she championed Michigan’s interests, advocating for its automotive industry as well as its advanced manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Stabenow’s journey exemplifies the growing influence of women in politics.
Corporate Board Executive, CEO Advisor, and Community Strategist Sandy Pierce was recognized for her unwavering commitment to strong and effective leadership throughout her 40-year career in banking. From entry-level positions to the top of corporate America and into multiple boardrooms as chair, trustee, and member, Pierce has exemplified perseverance, hard work, and determination in her contributions to the Detroit Region and the state of Michigan.
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“We know the job that we need to do. We need to stand up for our supply chain. We need to bring small businesses into the conversation. We need to make sure that we have trade policies working for every single one of us. And we need to not be afraid to brag about who we are as Michiganders and manufacturing leaders.”
Haley Stevens
U.S. Representative (D-MI 11)
m O men TS
“The bricks we are building now are not working for the person on the path. If they were, we wouldn’t see these big gaps between perception and reality. A lot of the time, the people on the path are not your tribe or who you work with day to day, but they are the people that need to win in order for the state to win.”
Matt Elliott
Sustainability Executive, Business Banking and Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Michigan; Chair, Board of Directors, Detroit Regional Chamber
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Key Takeaways
• Bipartisan engagement and constructive dialogue are crucial for building better relationships between parties.
• The decline of trust in government is hindering efforts for bipartisanship.
• Addressing the needs of those feeling left behind by the government is crucial for progress in Michigan.
From left to right: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public; Winnie Brinks, Senate Majority Leader, State of Michigan; Joe Tate, Speaker of the House, State of Michigan; Aric Nesbitt, Senate Minority Leader, State of Michigan; Matt Hall, House Minority Leader, State of Michigan
“Events like [the Mackinac Policy Conference] are a great opportunity for us to come together across the aisle, across our state. We’ve got business [and] government represented here … for us to be able to have those civil, productive conversations to really stay focused on what our state needs from their government to really work toward competent, core functions of what people should be able to get from their state government. All of those conversations should be the point of what we’re doing.”
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader, State of Michigan
“History is a great teacher. It doesn’t help you have all of the answers, but it helps you ask the right questions.”
Joe Tate
Speaker of the House, State of Michigan
Moderator: Zoe Clark, Political Director, Michigan Public
“Small towns and small urban areas are feeling like they’re behind. America’s strong. We’ll get through this, and I think there’s hopelessness at times … at the end of the day, we’re Americans, and we’ll figure it out.”
Aric Nesbitt
Senate Minority Leader, State of Michigan
“People are losing trust in our government. They see some of the injustice going on in our judicial system at the federal level. They see [housing prices increase] … and that kind of stuff creates distrust in leaders. I think people are looking for leaders who are going to restore trust.”
Matt Hall
House Minority Leader, State of Michigan
S TR en GTH enin G TH e US S UPP ly C H ain
MichAuto’s CEO Sessions addressed key issues in the automotive and mobility industry, including the impact of Chinese EVs on the U.S. market, the importance of onshoring the EV supply chain, and how tariffs will affect the market. Auto executives also discussed diversifying critical mineral supply chains to support the EV market with the U.S. Department of State’s Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, Jose W. Fernandez.
Key Takeaways
• It is essential that Michigan supplies its factories with domestically mined minerals, which entails leadership that supports changing permitting processes to ethically and responsibly mine.
• Pandemic-time supply chain disruption drives over $200 billion in infrastructure investments, benefiting Michigan. Additionally, controlling more of our country’s tech, materials, and finished components is crucial, from technology development to the supply chain.
• The Department of State’s Minerals Security Partnership’s work to diversify critical mineral supply chains can help businesses thrive in the modern EV market.
From left to right: Jose. W. Fernandez, Under Secretary, Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, U.S. Department of State; Raj Nair, President and Chief Operating Officer, Multimatic Inc.; Brandon Tucker, Executive Vice President for Instruction and Chief Workforce Development Officer, Washtenaw Community College; Rose Bellanca, President and Chief Executive Officer, Washtenaw Community College
Pe OP le-Cen TR i C
m an UF a CTUR in G an D US
Industry executives joined legislators from Michigan and Minnesota at the annual roundtable to discuss how manufacturers can foster a people-centric workplace environment and the country’s competitiveness during the industry’s transition to an EV ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
• Because of the increasing politicization of domestic labor laws, businesses’ success heavily depends on who gets elected.
• The demand for labor is higher than it has ever been, and unemployment is significantly lower than it has been. This disconnect is concerning.
• Companies are increasingly using a combination of data analysis and traditional culture building to attract and retain jobs.
From left to right: Kristine Coogan, U.S. Strategy Lead, Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG LLP; Sylvester Hester, President and Chief Executive Officer, LM Manufacturing
From left to right: Daniel Howes, Senior Business Editor and Columnist, The Detroit News; Debbie Dingell, U.S. Representative, (D-MI 6); Michael Dunne, Chief Executive Officer, Dunne Insights LLC; Kristin Dziczek, Policy Advisor, Economic Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch; Pete Stauber, U.S. Representative, (R-MN 8)
BuSiNESS-LED APPROACHES TO SOLViNG THE TALENT CRiSiS
THE POWER OF PLACE: SHAPiNG WHO WE ARE AND BuiLDiNG OuR FuTuRE
AFTER SCHOOL: GOOD FOR kiDS. GOOD FOR BuSiNESS.
W OMEN i N L EADERSH i P R ECEPT i ON
To read Conference session recaps, visit detroitchamber.com/mpc-news.
P OL i C y S OL u T i ONS FOR THE E CONOM i C AND H EALTH Bu RDENS OF TOBACCO A DD i CT i ON
uNDERSTANDiNG GEN Z’S POLiTiCAL SWAy
THE IMPORTANCE OF RACiAL EquiTy iN MiCHiGAN’S POPuLATiON GROWTH
HOW JuSTiCE DEMANDS ARE CHANGiNG PHiLANTHROPy DyNAMiCS
FuNDiNG AND FixiNG MiCHiGAN’S INFRASTRuCTuRE
SOLViNG MiCHiGAN’S HOuSiNG CRiSiS
N AV i GAT i NG THE N EW R EAL i T y OF C OLLEG i ATE ATHLET i CS
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Gold
Amazon
Bank of America
Business Leaders for Michigan
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Comcast Business
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Corewell Health
Crain Communications
Deloitte
Delta Air Lines
DTE Energy
Ford Motor Company
ITC
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
KPMG
Michigan Central
Michigan Manufactured
Housing Association
Michigan State Housing Development
Authority
Michigan State University
Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC
The Skillman Foundation
Trinity Health
University of Michigan
Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC
Wayne State University
Silver
Creative Day Technologies
Delta Dental of Michigan
Detroit PBS
Henry Ford Health
Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
SME
Song Foundation
Bronze
Accenture
BCG
Comerica
Common Sail Investment Group
CVS Health
Denso
Enbridge Energy
EY
First Merchants Bank
Gordon Food Service
GS3
HAP
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Kelly
Knight Foundation
Mackinac Island Ferry Company
McKinsey & Co.
Meijer
MGM Grand Detroit
NetChoice
Nexteer
Plunkett Cooney
Priority Health
Rehmann
Southfield City Centre
Toyota
TrueAuto
UWM
Visit Detroit
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
2024 CO n F e R en C e
at a Glance
1,500+ REGISTERED ATTENDEES
DETROIT PBS VIEWERSHIP GARNERED
122,320 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VIEWS
2,000 INSTANCES OF EARNED MEDIA COVERAGE
87% ATTENDEES INDICATED THAT THEY RECEIVED VALUE FOR THEIR TIME AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
45 CEOs CONVENED FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY GATHERING
Manufactured Housing is Unmatched
Factory-built housing is among the most talked about solutions to Michigan’s housing affordability and supply crisis.
Speed to market, energy efficiency, and affordabili ty are unmatched factors in manufactured housing compared to site built homes.
Michigan ranked in top 10 every year for manufactured home shipments.
More than 12,000 new home shipments since January 2021.
Affordable Quality Accessible