MACKINAC ISLAND, May 31, 2013 – After three days of discussions featuring top state, regional and national thought-leaders, the Detroit Regional Chamber unveiled its 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do List. Conference Chair Joseph L. Welch, chairman, president and CEO of …
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Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Plunkett Cooney’s CEO, Henry B. Cooney, As 2014 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair
MACKINAC ISLAND, May 31, 2013 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced Plunkett Cooney President and CEO Henry B. Cooney as Chair of the 2014 Mackinac Policy Conference. Cooney will succeed 2013 Conference Chair Joseph L. Welch, chairman, president and …
Continue Reading$8 Billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program grows with increased commitments from Consumers Energy, DTE Energy
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The state’s $8 billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program continues to grow, with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy committing to a total of $2 billion in spending with other Michigan-based companies, Gov. Rick Snyder announced today. …
Continue ReadingMore University Graduates Staying in Michigan According to Detroit Regional Chamber Survey Results
MACKINAC ISLAND, May 30, 2013 – An increased number of recent graduates of Michigan’s public universities are remaining in the state after graduation, according to preliminary survey results released by the Detroit Regional Chamber at the Mackinac Policy Conference today. …
Continue ReadingMichigan Education Excellence Foundation (MEEF) announces it has raised $59 million to fund educational innovation, scholarships in Michigan
Foundation has reached almost 60 percent of its goal MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN – May 30, 2013 –The Michigan Education Excellence Foundation (MEEF) announced today at the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference it has raised $59 million toward its ultimate goal of …
Continue ReadingStatement from Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on Mayor Bing’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
May 14, 2013 – “The Mayor made a difficult decision today — displaying the leadership, and love of the city, he’s shown since taking office. The Detroit Regional Chamber will continue to stand by the Mayor as he leads Detroit’s …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Public Television Continue Partnership to Deliver Access to the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference
DETROIT (April 30, 2013) – The Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Public Television (DPTV) announce a continued collaboration for the Chamber’s signature event, the Mackinac Policy Conference, building upon the highest level of access to content in Conference history. The Conference, held May 29th through May 31st on Mackinac Island, Mich., will feature top-level speakers, insightful panels and other programming with nearly 1,500 statewide business, government and community leaders on-site.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Receives Inclusion Award During Game Changers Ceremony at Ford Field Hall of Legends
DETROIT, March 27, 2013 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program received Playworks Detroit’s Inclusion Award for its work in raising awareness to needs in the Detroit community. The award was presented at the 2013 Get in the …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Supports Gov. Snyder’s Call for ‘All Hands on Deck’ to Transform Detroit
Private sector recovery needs long-term fiscal solution for city. The Detroit Regional Chamber supports Governor Rick Snyder’s call for increased collaboration and “all hands on deck” as he declared the city of Detroit in financial emergency during a special town …
Continue ReadingGovernor Jeb Bush to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference
DETROIT, February 8, 2013 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced that Jeb Bush, governor of Florida from 1999-2007, will provide the opening keynote address at the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference. Held Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31, the …
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