General Motors President Dan Ammann now sits on Lyft’s board after investing $1 billion for self-driving software makers Cruise Automation, one of the richest deals ever in Silicon Valley.
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Mackinac Policy Conference: Detroit Regional Chamber Head Details What to Expect
This morning, Sandy Baruah, CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about what Michiganders can expect from this year’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference.
This year, Baruah says, the conference is focusing on being more accessible to Michigan residents, “We want to lift the veil off the conference…
Continue ReadingHarold Ford Jr. and Soledad O’Brien to Discuss National Politics
Political commentator Harold Ford Jr. and national journalist Soledad O’Brien are headed to Mackinac Island for the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference. Ford and O’Brien will engage in multiple topics throughout the Conference programming, including 2016 presidential politics and other trending national issues.
Continue ReadingGM’s Dan Ammann to Discuss the Future of Mobility During Keynote Address
General Motors President, Dan Ammann will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, June 1 at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference, discussing the future of mobility and the role ride-sharing startups such as Lyft have on the automotive industry.
Continue ReadingNational Journal’s Ron Fournier to Provide Commentary on Presidential Election and National Political Landscape
Renowned political columnist and metro Detroit native Ron Fournier of the National Journal will take Michigan’s Center Stage at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday, June 2. Fournier will examine the political landscape heading into the presidential election.
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