Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Ed Siaje - #MPC26

Chris Holman speaks with Ed Siaje, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. In this interview from the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference at the Grand Hotel, Chris Holman speaks with Ed Siaje, president of Bank of America, about the bank's priorities for Michigan businesses. Siaje highlights three main focus areas: supporting small businesses (which Bank of America defines as under $5 million in revenue), workforce development, and employee benefits such as 401(k) plans and HSAs. He notes that manufacturing, technology, and healthcare face the largest workforce gaps in Michigan, with roughly 23,000 open healthcare positions statewide, and that the bank is partnering with community colleges, high schools, and major health systems to build pipelines for those roles. Siaje also emphasizes the bank's commitment to financial education through programs like Better Money Habits, which helps both consumers and small business owners better understand budgeting, credit, and retirement planning. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/