Mackinac Policy Conference Preview | MiWeek Clip

May 17, 2018

Christy caught up with Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah and 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair Ray Telang to find out more about this year’s conference themes. The MiWeek team discuss the policy conference pillars and agenda.

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