DreamWorks Animation Board Chair Mellody Hobson, Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb and leading political prognosticator Nate Silver are among the national all-star lineup of keynote speakers scheduled to take Michigan’s Center Stage at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference. The annual, four-day Conference is scheduled for May 26-29 at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This year’s themes will focus on talent, urban revitalization and cohesion.
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December 9: Ford, Magna Execs to Keynote 2015 MICHauto Annual Meeting; Don’t Miss Inaugural State of the Region
Hau Thai-Tang, group vice president of global purchasing at Ford Motor Co., and James Tobin, chief marketing officer and president of Magna Asia at Magna International Inc. will deliver keynote remarks at the 2015 MICHauto Annual Meeting and Reception on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Detroit Athletic Club.
Continue ReadingDecember 2: Gov. Snyder’s China Trade Mission Bolsters Businesses, Jobs in Michigan; Outlook Survey Gauges Economic Health of Detroit Region
Capitalizing on the growing interest of Chinese firms to invest in Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber participated in a weeklong trade mission to China with Gov. Rick Snyder in November to promote economic development opportunities in the region.
Continue ReadingNovember 25: Registration Open for 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference; L. Brooks Patterson Highlights Oakland County Growth at Networking Event
Registration for the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s signature event that brings together nationally-renowned speakers and thought leaders on Michigan’s Center Stage, is now open.
Continue ReadingNovember 18: Advocacy Team Active in Solution to Fix Michigan Roads; Ford Motor Co. Vice President to Highlight Michigan Supply Base at MICHauto Annual Meeting
The Detroit Regional Chamber applauds the Michigan Senate for taking a critical step to address Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure. The Senate voted 24-13 last week to modify how gas taxes are calculated in order to raise at least $1 billion to fix state roads and make strategic infrastructure investments.
Continue ReadingNovember 11: Bankruptcy Decision Paves Way for New Era in Detroit; Kevin Kerrigan to Lead State’s Automotive Office
The Detroit Regional Chamber applauds Judge Steven Rhodes for approving Detroit’s bankruptcy plan last week, paving the way for a new era for the city and region. Exiting bankruptcy so effectively has wiped out decades of poor financial decisions and created a historic opportunity to move the city forward.
Continue ReadingNovember 4 Election Edition: Gov. Snyder’s Re-election to Accelerate Michigan’s Reinvention; Chamber-Backed Candidates Sweep State, National Offices
Dozens of pro-growth candidates supported by the Detroit Regional Chamber swept their respective races during Tuesday’s election. Preliminary results show that 91 out of 94 candidates endorsed by the Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC), were elected at the local, state and national level, marking an important step in Michigan’s ongoing revitalization.
Continue ReadingOctober 28: Chamber Leads Delegation on Lessons Learned Tour of New Orleans; Election Day Nears, Check Out Chamber PAC-Endorsed Candidates
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.
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 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.
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