Forbes Gathers Leading Business, Economic, Political and Academic Speakers for its Inaugural “Reinventing America: The Workforce Summit” on May 4-5 in Downtown Detroit

Key Speakers Include Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer, General Motors; Michigan Governor Rick Snyder; Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Rock Ventures and Quicken Loans; Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President, People Operations, Google; and Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media

Sponsors Include Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Quicken Loans, Detroit Medical Center, and Strategic Staffing Solutions

DETROIT, MI (April 8, 2015)– Forbes Media will host its inaugural“Reinventing America: The Workforce Summit,” May 4-5, at the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit.This two-day invitation-only event will bring together industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs and policy makers for a thought provoking discussion about how to attract and retain top talent.

One of the most critical challenges employers face is how to create a workforce with the ability to compete in the global economy and take on the world. The Summit will kick off with a reception on Monday, May 4 that will include a keynote interview featuring General Motors CEO Mary Barra, and provide high-level networking opportunities throughout the Summit for attendees. For more information, including the complete agenda and a list of attendees,please visithttp://www.forbesconferences.com/event/2015-forbes-reinventing-america-the-talent-summit/#overview.

“Detroit is the perfect location to talk about the reinvention of the workforce in America, and we are thrilled to be hosting this conference,” Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said.“With millions of dollars in new business investments and growing job opportunities, our turnaround from the recession is a national story and example. And, we’re just getting started, making investments and developing programs that will make us a national leader in talent development and retention. I believe the state that builds the best workforce will attract the best business. I look forward to seeing many businesses join us for the discussion.”

“Historically, Detroit has been recognized as a magnet for strong-willed and highly-skilled pioneers to assemble and create game-changing products. After more than a century of moving the world forward with big ideas, talent is joining the city’s growing entrepreneurial tech start-up scene, as well as the innovative and creative teams of larger more established companies, at a record pace,” said Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures. “I am excited to join successful thought leaders from around the country for the Forbes’ Summit right here in downtown Detroit. It is clear that keeping the best and brightest in our city and attracting top talent from around the globe is the single biggest factor in continuing and accelerating the rebirth of the Motor City.”

Forbes’ Reinventing America: The Talent Summit will explore topics such as creating a workforce that can compete globally; how cities shape the workforce; lessons on leadership from top thinkers in high technology, professional sports and the military; best practices in bringing diversity to the workplace; the future of organized labor; immigration issues; early childhood education; vocational tech education that requires specialized skills and intensive training; and apprenticeship models that are gaining traction in the U.S. Speakers include:

• Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer, General Motors
• Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman, Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures
• Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan
• Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President, People Operations, Google
• Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
• Felicia Fields, Group Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Services, Ford Motor Company
• Mark Kvamme, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Drive Capital
• Ragu Krishnamoorthy, Vice President, Executive Development & Chief Learning Officer, GE
• Kat Cole, President, Cinnabon
• Cindy Pasky, Founder, President & CEO, Strategic Staffing Solutions
• Ryan Fuller, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, VoloMetrix
• Veronika Scott, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Empowerment Plan
• Lou Anna K. Simon, PH.D., President, Michigan State University
• Roy Wilson, President, Wayne State University

Presenting sponsors include the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Quicken Loans. The Detroit Medical Center is a partner sponsor and Strategic Staffing Solutions is a supporting sponsor.