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Economic development and research leaders discuss the partnerships and investments helping drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic growth across Michigan. Zoe Clark, Michigan Public Radio Political Director and One Detroit contributor, moderates a conversation focused on research, talent, startups, and the future of Michigan’s innovation economy.
Featuring:
- Jennifer Hayes, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Invest Detroit
- Brittany Affolter Caine, Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan
The discussion explores public-private collaboration, research commercialization, economic competitiveness, and strategies to strengthen Michigan’s innovation ecosystem.
Watch more coverage from the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference:
detroitpbs.org/mpc26
Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 is hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Coverage presented by @detroitpbs and @OneDetroit.
Watch "One Detroit" Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET on Detroit PBS (Channel 56). Stream "One Detroit" on-demand on the PBS App, YouTube TV, Hulu, and more.
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Economic development and research leaders discuss the partnerships and investments helping drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic growth across Michigan. Zoe Clark, Michigan Public Radio Political Director and One Detroit contributor, moderates a conversation focused on research, talent, startups, and the future of Michigan’s innovation economy.
Featuring:
- Jennifer Hayes, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Invest Detroit
- Brittany Affolter Caine, Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan
The discussion explores public-private collaboration, research commercialization, economic competitiveness, and strategies to strengthen Michigan’s innovation ecosystem.
Watch more coverage from the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference:
detroitpbs.org/mpc26
Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 is hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Coverage presented by @detroitpbs and @OneDetroit.
Watch "One Detroit" Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET on Detroit PBS (Channel 56). Stream "One Detroit" on-demand on the PBS App, YouTube TV, Hulu, and more.
Connect with us online:
Facebook: facebook.com/onedetroit
Instagram: instagram.com/one.detroit
Twitter: x.com/OneDetroit_PBS
Website: onedetroitpbs.org
