Michigan’s most influential business, civic, and political leaders will gather on Mackinac Island May 26 through 28 for the Mackinac Policy Conference, a forum that annually shapes statewide conversation and policy priorities.

This year’s theme, “A Quest for Common Ground,” underscores the urgency of collaboration and practical solutions at a moment when Michigan finds itself squarely in the national political spotlight.

FEATURED GUESTS:

Mike Pence ~ 48th Vice President of the United States
Pete Buttigieg ~ Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Jennifer Granholm ~ Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Governor of Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer ~ Governor of Michigan
Jocelyn Benson ~ Gubernatorial Candidate and Michigan Secretary of State
Mike Duggan ~ Gubernatorial Candidate; and former Mayor of Detroit
Abdul El‑Sayed ~ Candidate for U.S. Senate
Dan Gilbert ~ Founder and Chair, Rocket Companies

760 WJR BROADCAST SCHEDULE:

‘JR Morning
Hosted by Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson
Wednesday and Thursday 6 to 9 a.m.
Live from Grand Hotel

Focus with Paul W. Smith
Wednesday and Thursday Noon to 2 p.m.
Live from Grand Hotel

Powering Michigan’s Future, presented by IBEW 58 / NECA
Hosted by Lloyd Jackson and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel
Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m.
Live from the Yankee Rebel Tavern

Want to see how major projects actually get built—and built right—in Michigan?

Powering Michigan’s Future, presented by IBEW Local 58 and the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of NECA, takes the conversation beyond policy talk and into real‑world results. This special live event highlights how skilled trades, workforce development, and experienced local contractors help deliver complex projects on time, on budget, and ready for growth, creating long‑term value for businesses and investors across our state.

Print the Golden Ticket below to join 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel for a live panel discussion, broadcast live from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

POWERING MICHIGAN’S FUTURE
PRESENTED BY IBEW LOCAL 58 AND THE SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF NECA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 | 5:30–8 P.M.
THE YANKEE REBEL TAVERN | DOWNTOWN MACKINAC ISLAND

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Watch live and on demand coverage from the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring key sessions, interviews, and conversations with Michigan’s top political, business, and civic leaders as the event unfolds on Mackinac Island.