Michigan leaders discuss ‘A Quest for Common Ground’ at 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference | One Detroit

May 29, 2026

The Detroit Regional Chamber hosted its Mackinac Policy Conference, bringing together leaders from business, civic, government, and philanthropic sectors. A special one-hour program featured interviews with key political figures including Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Governor Gretchen Whitmer discussing regional issues. The event also included perspectives from professor and activist Cornel West on bridging divides and finding shared values.

Who is affected

Detroit students (preparing for future careers)
Business, civic, government and philanthropic leaders (conference attendees)
Detroit residents (represented by Mayor Mary Sheffield)
Michigan residents (represented by Governor Gretchen Whitmer)
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (retiring from public service)

What action is being taken

The Detroit Regional Chamber is holding the Mackinac Policy Conference
Efforts are being made to prepare Detroit students for future careers
One Detroit is broadcasting a special one-hour edition covering the conference

Why it matters

This conference matters because it convenes influential decision-makers across multiple sectors to address critical regional issues affecting Michigan and Detroit. The focus on preparing Detroit students for future careers addresses workforce development and economic opportunity gaps, while discussions about finding common ground speak to broader challenges of political and social division that impact effective governance and community cohesion.

What's next

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