In this fifth episode of the Power of & Podcast, Rod Liggons, Government Relations Director for the Chamber, discusses economic development tools available to businesses in downtown Detroit and the neighborhoods. Further, Council Member Latisha Johnson and Lashawna Manigault from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation discuss some of the recent economic development headlines, the success of the Motor City Match, and more.

The fourth episode of The Power of &, a podcast inspired by the theme of the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference, was recorded on Mackinac Island and features interviews with Rep. Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare). Hosted by Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber, the conversation focused on the role of the executive branch when it comes to ethics oversight, regulating lobbyists in Lansing, and keeping legislators responsible for their actions.

The third episode of The Power of &, a podcast inspired by the theme of the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference, was recorded on Mackinac Island. The episode features interviews with Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs). Hosted by Brian Shoaf, Director of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber, the conversation focused on their approaches to managing the billions of dollars of surplus funds in the state's budget, and how they are balancing the expectations of members and their requests to remain fiscally responsible.

The second episode of The Power of &, a podcast inspired by the theme of the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference, was recorded on Mackinac Island. The episode features interviews with Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Rep. Graham Filler (R-St. Johns). Hosted by Adam Majestic, Manager of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber, the conversation focused on the role of wind, solar, and nuclear energy as sources of clean energy for the state moving forward. 

The first episode, recorded on Mackinac Island, features Matt Elliott, Chair of the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference and President of Bank of America Michigan, as well as Renee Tabben, President of Bank of America Grand Rapids. Hosted by Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber, the conversation focused on defining what it means to take an “and” approach to policy and how Elliott and Tabben would like to see Michigan’s business leaders interpret the strategy in their offices.