Bridging the Future Together’ at Mackinac Policy Conference

By Guest Columnist Daniel J. Loepp President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan At its core, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about seeing everyone, hearing everyone, and including everyone at the table. It’s one reason why the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference (May 28-31) — which is themed “Bridging the Future Together” — is timely and urgent. When it comes to our greatest issues and opportunities, Michigan will prosper when its leaders engage with mutual respect and build bridges to move forward regardless of political party, industry or geographic location, asserts the Detroit Regional Chamber, which organizes the annual gathering of nationally recognized speakers and statewide thought leaders to discuss key issues facing the state. Conference speakers and sessions will focus on attracting businesses and jobs; improving education outcomes; strengthening infrastructure; and leading with innovation and equity. ADVANCING EQUITY The conversations around equity are especially important to the future of Michigan. As president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, one of the state’s largest employers and headquartered in Detroit for all 85 years of its existence, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of including everyone at the table. Throughout my 20-year tenure at Blue Cross, our company...