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Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah opens the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference with remarks reflecting on leadership, collaboration, and Michigan’s future, while also recognizing the legacy and contributions of the late J. Michael Bernard — a respected Michigan business and civic leader known for his longtime involvement in economic development, public policy, and the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Speaker: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber

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