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Jeb Bush attending Mackinac Conference

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI (AP)--   A potential presidential candidate and members of Michigan's business and political elite will be on hand this week for the Detroit Regional Chamber's policy conference on Mackinac Island. 

More than 1,000 people attend the annual conference, which this year runs from Wednesday through Friday. It features speeches and panel discussions about the economy, schools, health care and other issues. It also provides forums for politicians hoping to line up support and donations.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will deliver a keynote speech Wednesday. He is frequently mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2016.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will have a high profile at the conference. There also will be a forum for candidates running for Detroit mayor.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.