Last week, the Detroit Regional Chamber led a delegation of over 30 business, civic and philanthropic leaders, and representatives of the city of Detroit, to New Orleans, La. for a three-day lessons learned tour to bring back insight for Detroit’s continued revitalization. The trip focused on New Orleans’ successful – and still developing – recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
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Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah Talks New Orleans “Lessons Learned” Tour on WJR Radio
WJR Radio: October 23, 2014
Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Barauh was on WJR Radio with Paul W. Smith to discuss the Chamber’s “Lessons Learned” delegation to New Orleans. The trip was designed to connect regional leaders from both cities and inspire new, innovative ways to address long-standing challenges.
Continue ReadingMayor Landrieu Advises Detroit Leaders of Lessons Learned in New Orleans
WDSU News: October 22, 2014
NEW ORLEANS —Mayor Mitch Landrieu is offering advice to Detroit business and civic leaders on rebuilding after calamities.
The mayor welcomed a delegation from the City of Detroit and regional business, civic and philanthropic leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber as they tour New Orleans
Continue ReadingOctober 21: Chamber to Unveil State of the Region, Dec. 10; Go Behind the Scenes of The Parade Company at Inside the CEO Mind
The Detroit Regional Chamber will provide an update to membership and release a State of the Region during its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit.
Continue ReadingThe odd couple: Snyder and Duggan transcend labels to turn around Detroit
Crain’s Detroit Business: October 19, 2014
While Snyder and Duggan may seem like political opposites, they are two “grownups” who know that big problems sometimes require tough decisions and calculated risks.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Leads Delegation of Business and Civic Leaders on Lessons Learned Tour of New Orleans
DETROIT, Oct. 21, 2014 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber leads a delegation of business, civic and philanthropic leaders, and representatives of the city of Detroit, to New Orleans, La. for a three-day lessons learned tour to bring back insight for Detroit’s continued revitalization. The trip, coordinated with the offices of Mayor Mike Duggan and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu…
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Releases Additional Endorsements for the 2014 General Election
DETROIT, October 21, 2014 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced additional endorsements in several key races at the state level for Michigan’s 2014 general election.
Earlier this year, the Chamber PAC announced its support for the re-election of Governor Rick Snyder, as well as its endorsement of Congressman Gary Peters for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Continue ReadingOctober 16: Registration Open for 2015 Detroit Policy Conference; Gov. Snyder’s Results, Leadership in Michigan’s Reinvention Evident in Debate
The Detroit Policy Conference highlights the positive message of Detroit’s ongoing economic resurgence by bringing together key business, community and political leaders to inspire innovative solutions and urban revitalization.
Continue ReadingChamber Chiefs: Detroit’s Brand, Health Matter to all of Michigan
Livingston Daily: October 8, 2014
Detroit matters. Communities must work together. And voters electing business-friendly leaders has helped improve the economy in Michigan. Those were three messages Rich Studley, president and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Sandy Baruah, president and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, hammered home to roughly 80 people attending the inaugural First Tuesday Power Lunch at Oak Pointe Country Club in Genoa Township. The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, and DTE Energy was the major sponsor.
Continue ReadingOctober 7: Henry Ford Health System CEO Announces Retirement; TIME, Forbes Highlight Detroit Trailblazers
Henry Ford Health System CEO Announces Retirement Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System, announced last week that she will retire in December 2016. The Chamber thanks Schlichting for her continued leadership and looks forward to her ongoing impact …
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