DETROIT – February 18, 2008 - The Michigan Chronicle announced today that it will launch the first forum of its popular Pancakes & Politics series on Thursday, March 20 at the Detroit Athletic Club at 7:30 am.
As the hot topics and issues facing the City of Detroit continue to unfold and even receive national media attention, Pancakes & Politics was designed to create the much needed dialogue between business, civic and community leaders to outline potential solutions.
The first forum, entitled “Putting a Face on the D to the World”, will address the media’s responsibility and commitment to selling the City of Detroit and its surrounding communities to our residents and moreover the world at-large. Come meet the decision-makers of the highest circulated newspapers in our region - Kevin Haezebroeck, Senior Vice President of Operations and Michigan Publisher of The Oakland Press, David Hunke, Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Media Partnership, and Sam Logan, Publisher of the Michigan Chronicle.
“With this forum we are rolling up our sleeves to address the issues, dispel the misconceptions, and bring together politicians, philanthropists and business leaders from across Southeastern Michigan to affect change,” said Logan.
The hard hitting series will continue on Friday, April 18 with Forum Two—“Economy, Regionalism, and Race Relations- Revisited”, hosted by Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson. Breaking the Pancakes & Politics tradition, this forum will be held at the prestigious Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan, at 7:30am. Forum Two will present attendees with the opportunity to learn more about the stimulants, obstacles, and next steps for the region—its one not to miss.
Pancakes & Politics was created in 2006 bringing together a successful media partnership between the Michigan Chronicle, WWJ TV, Crain’s Detroit Business and WWJ (CBS Radio). The Forums are moderated by Carol Cain. Although seasons 1 and 2 were overwhelmingly successful, season 3 will be the best yet.
Mark your calendar for the Pancakes & Politics Forums Three and Four at the Detroit Athletic Club, scheduled for May 15 and June 19, respectively; topics and panelists to be announced.
Individual tickets can be purchased for $65 per forum, which includes a six-month subscription to the Michigan Chronicle. Sponsorships are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.michronicleonline.com or call 1-877-979-5500.
