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Top 10 Revealed for 2026 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown
April 22, 2026The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition behind many of Detroit’s most popular neighborhood storefronts, is unveiling…
Recap: Sandy K. Baruah Guest Hosts ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, Apr. 20
April 22, 2026On Apr. 20, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah interviewed several regional leaders on WJR.
What the Automotive and Mobility Industry Needs to Know After IEEPA Tariff Ruling
April 22, 2026This week, the Trump administration began refunding some $166 billion to businesses that had previously paid import duties under the President’s now-invalidated International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff regime.
Fueling Main Street: Bipartisan Push for CDFI Funding Supports Michigan Entrepreneurs
April 17, 2026A bipartisan coalition of 43 U.S. senators has urged the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to maintain steady funding for the…
Crain’s: Chamber, MichAuto Join the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance
April 17, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto joined the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance, a coalition advocating for “smart” trade policies amid…
Apply for April 2026 Small Business Grants
April 16, 2026Access to capital can be a critical driver of growth, resilience, and innovation, but finding the right opportunities takes time…
Nexusmind’s Markeith Weldon on Why Economic Equity Fuels Innovation and Regional Growth
April 16, 2026Watch the next video in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s A Business Case for Equity series, featuring CMS Energy’s Angela Thompkins.
How Detroit Small Businesses Can Navigate Resources, Capital, and Connection
April 15, 2026What determines whether the idea of a small business comes to fruition and grows into a sustainable company is access to capital,…
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Save the Date: Baruah to Guest Host ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, April 20
April 13, 2026Save the date for April 20, as the Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah fills in for Paul W Smith. Learn more.
Detroit Drives Degrees and MichAuto Advance Innovative Approaches to Credit Recognition in Mobility and Emerging Technology
April 10, 2026Learn how the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Credit Mobility Coalition is partnering with regional institutions and employers to streamline credit recognition,…
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