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 ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Hosts Commencement For Leadership Detroit Class XXXVI, Recognizes Past Alumni for Moving Michigan Forward
DETROIT, June 18, 2015 – Today, Leadership Detroit, an initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber, celebrated the commencement of its 36th class, marking the end of the 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from …
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 ReadingTakeaways from the 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan Business Network: June 8, 2015
While coordinating 1500 attendees and dozens of speakers from around the nation for the Mackinac Policy Conference isn’t always easy, it’s worth the impact it drives for Michigan. Speaking with Chris Holman of Michigan Business Network, Chamber COO Tammy Carnrike discussed the extensive planning and work that goes into each Conference and how the event provides a forum for tackling some of state’s biggest policy issues.
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 ReadingDetroit and “Up North” Closer Than You Think!
Dome Magazine: June 5, 2015
While the population numbers between rural northern Michigan and the Detroit region are at opposite ends of the spectrum, there are a lot of synergies that could be created to achieve upward mobility and economic growth in Michigan. Each region desperately needs stakeholder collaboration, big picture thinking, more financial resources and very strong leadership to get the job done.
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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