As I’ve had time to think about what was discussed at last week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, I am reminded that we, as a region, have a lot further to go.  After having some conversations with friends that were there, I especially feel that we, young people, will be the key in advancing a better socio-political [...]

As each day passes, we, as spectators, wait to see what the next news will be regarding the Big 3. Often, at least on TV, the outlook isn’t good. This is why it was very refreshing when I heard some of the big decision makers discuss the future of the Big 3 and what will [...]

If we do not innovate, then we will die. However, with our tenacity, ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking, we will find our way. As one of the panelists said, “We need to quit cursing the dark and light some candles.” So, let’s light the way.

  The first session that I attended featured Governor Jennifer Granholm, as well as T. Boone Pickens. As far as I was concerned, it was a great combination. Granholm, our governor, has been a huge proponent of diversifying our economy-one of those areas being research and development of alternative energy technologies. There’s also Pickens, who [...]