During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.
Speakers: Jeff Donofrio
Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:
Stephanie Beckhorn
Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)
Doug Ross
Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Amanda Bright McClanahan
Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).
Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.