As a lead partner in Mayor Mike Duggan’s Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) summer employment program, the Detroit Regional Chamber congratulates Mayor Duggan following his announcement last Friday that, in its first year, the program exceeded its goal of connecting more than 5,000 Detroit youths with jobs in order to prepare them for sustainable career pathways.
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June 23: Leadership Detroit Honors Top Regional Leaders at Class XXXVI Commencement; Schlichting Appointed to U.S. Commission on Care
Last week, Leadership Detroit, an initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber, celebrated the commencement of its 36th class, while presenting its annual awards to three alumni who have made a positive impact on the region.
Continue ReadingJune 16: Save the Date: Networking Reception with Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Sept. 24
Join the Detroit Regional Chamber for its next quarterly Networking Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Detroit Golf Club featuring Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. Connect with other business leaders who support good governance for the region, as Evans shares brief remarks with attendees and introduces his key staff.
Continue ReadingJune 9: Campbell’s Purchase of Garden Fresh Reflects Opportunity of Food Economy; Save the Date: 2015 MICHauto Summit
The purchase of Garden Fresh Gourmet by Campbell Soup Co. puts a $231 million exclamation point on one of the state’s brightest food entrepreneurship stories and positions the company to continue to succeed in an increasingly competitive fresh food market.
Continue ReadingJune 2: Dennis Archer Jr. Named 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair
Last week, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced that Dennis Archer Jr., the founding principal and president of Archer Corporate Services (ACS), and CEO of Ignition Media Group, will serve as Chair of the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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