This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber welcomed nine new executives to its Board of Directors, while PwC’s U.S. automotive leader and Detroit managing partner, Ray Telang, took over as chairman at the Board’s first meeting in the 2018-2019 term. Telang, …
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Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Says District Is ‘Primed to Get this Right,’ Just Need Time
All students will have the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to thrive in the city, nation, and world. That is the vision Nikolai Vitti, superintendent for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) shared with the Detroit Drives Degrees Leadership Council, …
Continue ReadingChamber’s Work to Grow Region’s Educated Workforce Backed by Coalition for the Future of Detroit Schoolchildren
Last week, the Coalition for the Future of Detroit Schoolchildren endorsed the Detroit Regional Chamber’s plan to establish a regional Education Compact, a key step in ensuring that the region is educated, healthy and employed to compete in the 21st century global economy.
Continue ReadingLegislative Update: Chamber Applauds Michigan House for Amending Ballast Water Rules, Protecting State’s Competitiveness
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 5095, amending the state’s ballast water discharge regulations for ocean-going ships entering the state. The bill better aligns Michigan’s ballast water requirement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Vessel General Permit requirements.
Continue ReadingChamber Members Step up Support for Texas and Florida in Hurricane Aftermath
After hurricanes Harvey and Irma flooded dozens of cities in Florida and Texas and left millions without power, Detroit Regional Chamber member companies have acted swiftly to assist with relief efforts.
Continue ReadingM-STEP Results: More Work Needed to Improve Reading Scores, Accountability
Following the release of the M-Step assessment results in August, the Detroit Regional Chamber is renewing its call for state leaders to stay the course with the rigorous assessment, which is aligned with Michigan’s high academic standards.
Continue ReadingEconomic Development Outreach Yields More Than 900 Jobs, $179 Million Invested in Region During Past Year
Forward Detroit, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s economic development strategy, continues to play a key role in impacting Southeast Michigan’s long-term growth by attracting major companies to the region. Together with its economic development partners, the Chamber helped attract 13 companies from July 2016 through June 2017.
Continue ReadingChamber, National Business League Partner with European Union on Trade
With more than 140,000 Michigan jobs connected to European direct investment, Detroit-area business leaders gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber recently for a workshop hosted by the European Union (EU) designed to promote more international trade.
Continue ReadingChamber Welcomes New Board Members, Stephen Polk Named Board Chair
The Detroit Regional Chamber announced the election of Highgate President and CEO Stephen Polk as chairman of its Board of Directors for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Polk, who chaired the highly successful 2017 Mackinac Policy Conference, succeeds Archer Corporate Services President Dennis Archer Jr.
Continue ReadingSocial Media Day Detroit Continues Conversation, Provides Tips for Building Your Brand’s Digital Storytelling
The Detroit Regional Chamber partnered with the Social Media Association of Michigan for Social Media Day Detroit (#SMDAYDET), a day dedicated to social media and digital marketing in the Detroit region. Held June 30 at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in …
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