As Michigan’s automotive industry goes full throttle to meet the demand of an ever-changing mobility landscape, one thing is clear: maintaining the state’s global leadership in this space is contingent on access to a well-educated and highly skilled talent pipeline. …
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This week, the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States announced an agreement on a revised deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new trade agreement, known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is expected …
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DETROIT, Sept. 20, 2018 – With 36 percent of Michigan college graduates leaving the state within a year of graduation, the Detroit Regional Chamber and its partners created Let’s Detroit to attract and retain the talent to Southeast Michigan.
Continue ReadingDETROIT, Sept. 13, 2018 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced the participants in Leadership Detroit Class XL, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change.
Continue ReadingThis 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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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, …
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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 ReadingLast 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.
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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 ReadingFollowing 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.
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