Gov. Snyder To Open Mackinac Policy Conference

MACKINAC ISLAND (WWJ) - Hundreds of Michigan's political and business leaders will converge on Mackinac Island, June 1-3, for the 2011 Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, to focus on energizing, rebuilding and reinventing Michigan.

In a new addition to the event, Governor Rick Snyder will take the stage on Wednesday, June 1 at 3:30 pm for a special address. The conference will open at 3:15 p.m. with a welcome from 2011 Conference Chair Chip McClure.

WWJ CityBeat reporter Vickie Thomas and Technology Editor Matt Roush will be there. Stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBSDetroit.com for complete coverage, with live reports throughout the conference.

- Click here for the Conference Agenda (.pdf format) -

New, this year, Detroit Public TV will offer live, streaming video as well as on-demand sessions. CLICK HERE.