The 2023 Conference focused “the Power of &,” which invited dialogue among speakers and attendees on why Michigan needs an “and” approach instead of “either or” policy solutions. The “and” approach should create a healthy, productive tension among leaders with different points of view. When it comes to Michigan’s greatest issues and opportunities, “the Power of &” brings otherwise polarized sides closer together to provide the needed stimulus for leaders to bring nuanced thinking to problem solving. Michigan will benefit from an “and” approach when it comes to:

• Individual Freedom & Collective Action
• Sustainability & Economic Growth
• Investing in the Future & Financial Responsibility