Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - Maureen Donohue Krauss, DRP - #MPC26

Chris Holman speaks with Maureen Donohue Krauss, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. In this interview at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference, Maureen Donohue Krauss, CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership, explains that her organization markets and attracts global investment and jobs to Detroit and its 11-county region, and that they are currently exceeding their goals for job creation and investment. She emphasizes that competing for business attraction goes beyond financial incentives, and that having the right talent, culture, and communities is what sets the region apart, with a data-driven and forward-looking approach guiding their work. Krauss discusses the importance of shovel-ready sites and community readiness, noting the upcoming launch of a "community playbook" in July to help municipalities engage with economic development best practices. She also addresses the growing conversation around data centers, pushing back on misinformation and highlighting their relatively low water and environmental impact, along with the significant tax revenue they can generate for local communities. » 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/