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Brinks’ Kelly Burris to Serve as Co-Chair/Speaker at Green Technology IP Summit
ANN ARBOR – May 14, 2012 - Kelly Burris, a shareholder in the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilso...
OpTech to Attend, Sponsor Booth at Homeland Security Acquisition Summit
Troy, Mich., May 10, 2012 – OpTech, a Troy, Michigan-based information technology and engineering staff...
Chase Plastics Celebrates 20 Years of "Outrageous" Customer Service
FOR: Chase Plastics  Contact: Brian Bleau The Quell Group 248.649.8900 bbleau@quel...
Michigan Bike Accident Lawyer Creates State Helmet Laws Graphic For Motorcyclists
Our Michigan bike accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently created a graphic on the state b...
Tanner Friedman hires Maggie Sisco
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications has hired Maggie Sisco as account co...
Government Relations 2012 Goals
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s government relations team will be focused on the following public policy goals for 2012.
  • Approval and construction of the New International Trade Crossing and implementation of projects that will make Detroit and surrounding areas a global logistics hub.
  • Repeal of the Personal Property Tax which serves as a disincentive to investment, particularly for manufacturing and other high-wage industries.
  • Increased investment in Michigan’s vital transportation system to ensure that good roads stay good and bad roads get better.
  • Implementation of a system of regional transit that recognizes the importance of moving individuals along vital corridors in our region.
  • Reform of Public Act 350, which creates a level playing field for all competitors in the health insurance marketplace.
  • Comprehensive review and implementation of quality standards for all schools regardless of governing structure.
  • Continued structural reform that will enhance Michigan’s already improved financial picture, including retirement reform for public school employees, reduced spending the Michigan Department of Corrections and local government consolidation.