Dan Gilmartin

Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League, discusses why it’s so important to have places where people want to live.

Dan Gilmartin discusses the critical need to retain and attract Michigan's talented young people. (length - 1:29)

Brian Boyle

Brian Boyle is co-founder and co-CEO of Issue Media Group, the company that created the award-winning Model D Media and many other online magazines across the country.

Brian Boyle explains that smart young talent is the foundation for a strong economy in Michigan. (length - 7:30)

Lou Glazer

Lou Glazer is president and co-founder of Michigan Future, Inc.,
a non-partisan, nonprofit organization. The mission of Michigan Future is to be a source of new ideas on how Michigan can succeed as a world-class community in a knowledge-driven economy. Its work is funded by Michigan Foundations.

Lou Glazer discusses what is needed for Michigan's transition to a knowledge-based economy. (length - 8:35)

Tom Costello

Tom Costello is president and CEO of the Michigan Roundtable
for Diversity and Inclusion. This human rights and social justice organization is dedicated to building sustainable inclusive communities in Michigan.

Tom Costello explains why diverse inclusive communities are more attractive to talented young people. (length - 9:38)

Austin Black

Austin Black is a realtor in Detroit and a founding member of
City Living Detroit. He has studied urban redevelopment and community development in more than 20 cities around the world. He lives in Midtown Detroit and was recognized in 2006 by Crain’s Detroit Business for its Dream Board of Directors and 20 in their 20s.

Austin Black talks about improvements he is seeing in the Detroit real estate market.
(length - 9:43)