Detroit Policy Conference

A One-on-One Discussion With David Coulter on Oakland County
January 12, 2024Coulter would like to see a “phased approach” to mass regional transit. Oakland County has supported businesses by providing needed…

Warren Evans: “We Got Some Core Things to Do Before We Attract Others”
January 12, 2024Evans wants the Detroit Region to focus on retention strategies before considering population growth. Relationships between the tri-county Executives have…

Growing Macomb County With Manufacturing, Concise Messaging, ‘Badass Bass’
January 12, 2024The state’s defense industry is now estimated to be worth $31 billion. The online advertisement campaign for the county’s career…

‘House is on Fire’— Michigan Population, Income are Focus at Policy Event
January 12, 2024Leaders of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s population council sounded the alarm Thursday over the state’s trajectory.

Four Local Change-Makers Deliver Impactful Power Perspectives at the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference
January 12, 2024View the session recordings below. Throughout the 2024 Detroit Policy Conference, four local changemakers took the stage to deliver TEDx…

How Wayne State University Helps Attract and Retain Talent in Michigan
January 12, 2024Espy states that investment in post-secondary education in Michigan impacts Detroit’s societal and economic well-being. As a major public research…

Finley: Rakolta Says Growth Plan Won’t Grow Population
January 12, 2024The Co-chair of the Growing Michigan Together Council says the blueprint it created to attract and retain residents won't grow…

Regional Leaders Discuss Strategies for Growing Michigan’s Population, ‘Infrastructure is the Backbone of Our Economy’
January 12, 2024Infrastructure is a critical component in attracting and retaining people in communities. Long-term commitment and unified efforts are necessary to…

Detroit’s First Word: Choosing to Stay in the Region
January 12, 2024The potential of Detroit is not lost upon Detroiters, and the investment of upskilling or reskilling the current residents of…

Building a Strong Workforce for Michigan’s Future
January 12, 2024How will Michigan work together to holistically develop workplaces, neighborhoods, and infrastructure to get young people to choose this state…

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