Special Edition: 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference

The June Detroiter focuses on the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference theme, “the Power of &.” Learn how businesses, leaders, and communities with different points of view can work together to address Michigan’s opportunities and challenges. Read the special edition.

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From the President: Great Initiatives Alone Won’t Address Michigan’s Biggest Opportunities

The theme of the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference, “the Power of &,” brought to us by Matt Elliott and his colleagues at Bank of America could not be better suited for the pivotal moment Michigan finds itself.

The confluence of several factors made “the Power of &” not just a Conference theme, but rather a way of thinking that must guide our approach as we move to address Michigan’s tremendous opportunities and challenges. Read more.

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A Conversation with Matt Elliot

The Detroiter connected with the President of Bank of America Michigan on the philosophy and ethos behind “the Power of &” and what it means for our state.

What does “the Power of &” mean to Bank of America generally, and in Michigan specifically?

For Bank of America, the easiest way to think about “the Power of &” is through the lens of profit and purpose. We must do both to be successful.  That means we can deliver for shareholders, while also solving bigger societal problems and being responsive to the needs of our communities.

A good example is the work we’re doing to increase access to affordable housing in Michigan. It drives mortgage volumes up for the Bank, but more importantly it changes the fabric of communities in Detroit and improves quality of life for residents and their families for generations to come. Read more.

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