Here is a small preview of his thinking: The widely held perception that Michigan suffers from a brain drain is a myth. It ranks 7th nationally for its percentage of college graduates who stay in the state. But it lags badly in attracting young tech talent from elsewhere. #MPC23
Richard’s @Creative_Class was commissioned to assess the state of Michigan’s economy & how it can position itself to take full advantage of the opportunities of technological transformation, the knowledge economy & new mobility platforms. The report will be unveiled at #MPC23.
Looking forward to today's #MackinacPolicyConference session with @Richard_Florida, a leading urbanist of our generation. We'll discuss the paths Michigan needs to take to aspire to higher levels of health & equity. Watch live 10:30 am ET: https://t.co/n8LYzTOUn5 @DetroitChamber
Congratulations to the @Freep_Film_Fest for an amazing opening night with the Michigan premiere of Coldwater Kitchen, a fascinating documentary on the criminal justice system, rehabilitation & the power of food. Check out the entire #freepfilmfest lineup: https://t.co/XmBK2Isy6q
This morning, I was on @Michiganstateu campus where just 8 weeks ago, we lost 3 Spartans to gun violence. The entire MSU community is still healing, but we dug deep and worked together to take action. And today, I’m proud to sign gun safety legislation that will save lives. 🧵
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, an award-winning poet, essayist, biographer, editor, professor & filmmaker, has been chosen as the 2023 Kresge Eminent Artist, an annual metro Detroit honor for lifetime achievement in the arts.
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Each year, Kresge names one Detroit-area artist as Eminent Artist and produces a monograph celebrating that artist's lifetime of work. Tonight, we will present the the monograph to 2022 Kresge Eminent Artist Olayami Dabls, founder of the MBAD African Bead Museum (@MBAD_ABA).
Some streetcars have chimes, we have cellos! Thank you @DetroitSymphony for sharing your beautiful music with our riders! Cannot wait to catch a show this season! https://t.co/Vhia0Wof1M
We recently asked #highschoolseniors from across the country to share their thoughts on #CollegeSigningDay and what’s on their mind as they prepare for this major life change. Tyesha Hall & Daniel Acre are first up to share their stories. @BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/qru03Y7pbs
Congratulations to the team behind the creation of Kresge's 2020 Annual Report on #RacialJustice: 'Our Common Purpose.' @SPJDetroit awarded it 1st place in Class D racial justice reporting. A big thanks to @ThisIsVisceral & @zaracreative. View the report: https://t.co/JUJPKV4DlY
If you're an Instagram user, come follow us there, and second, follow @TheComNetwork crew and see a day in the life of @kristajahnke from our communications team later this week. https://t.co/nIdftxbjEr
Visionary storyteller, creative place-maker & muralist Olayami Dabls has been named the 2022 Kresge Eminent Artist, an annual metro Detroit award for lifetime achievement. @MBAD_ABA is the founder of MBAD African Bead Museum & Dabls African Bead Gallery. https://t.co/w2JaV79DRP
School threats should bring 'significant consequences,' Michigan superintendent says https://t.co/yU1rjnwbfX via @detroitnews With threats at 2 of my kid’s schools today I couldn’t agree more. And let’s get these kids help too - they are crying for it.