The Detroit Regional Chamber is among this year’s Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, “Workplace Achiever” honorees.
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Hear About Chamber’s Work with Operation HOPE on “Small Talk” with Mark S. Lee
Detroit Regional Chamber President Sandy Baruah joined Jackie Berg, CEO of Bridges Communications Group, and Byna Elliot, senior vice president and community and economic development director at Fifth Third Bank, on WXYT 1270 AM’s “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee” …
Continue ReadingMichigan CEOs: Education, Training Critical to State’s Competitiveness
Michigan’s upward economic momentum is threatened by a lack of a cohesive strategy for growing the economy and prioritizing investments in areas that will improve the state’s overall competitiveness such as education and training, innovation and economic development.
Continue ReadingHow Does Southeast Michigan’s Business Climate Stack Up? Take the Economic Outlook Survey
The Detroit Regional Chamber is seeking members’ input in the 2016 Michigan Economic Outlook Health Check. This online survey gathers employees’ perspectives on the economic outlook for their organization, community, region and state. Data collected from the survey will provide …
Continue ReadingHow Can the Transatlantic Trade Partnership Grow Michigan’s Economy? Find out Dec. 2
The Trans-Atlantic Business Council is hosting a free seminar for business leaders outlining the benefits of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and its potential impact on jobs and economic growth in Michigan. Co-sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber …
Continue ReadingMICHauto Promotes Auto Industry Innovation on ‘Michigan Matters’
Continuing its mission to promote and grow the automotive industry in Michigan, the Chamber’s Vice President of MICHauto and Strategic Growth Glenn Stevens recently joined automotive leaders John McElroy of “Autoline Daily” and Detroit Free Press Auto Team Leader Alisa …
Continue ReadingLegislative Update: Tax Reform, Blight Removal Among Four Bills to Watch This Month in Lansing
Following the passage of road funding legislation last week, the Detroit Regional Chamber is highlighting several key issues ranging from tax appeal reform to incentives for blight removal being discussed in Lansing.
Continue ReadingInfographics: Learn Why They Should Be in Your Marketing Tool Belt, Nov. 16
Who can use infographics to grow their audience? Everyone. That’s the goal of Pierrette Templeton, creative services director at Crain’s Detroit Business, who will provide easy cost-saving tips businesses on any size budget can implement to create compelling content at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Maverick Marketing Monday.
Continue ReadingRoads Legislation Flawed, Time to Move Forward on Other Issues
The roads funding legislation passed Tuesday night includes steps to address the Detroit Regional Chamber’s top policy priority, however the final plan is not the one the Chamber advocated for. The legislation contains long-term sustainability issues that likely will need to be addressed in the future and includes a significant lag before adequate funding is available to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads.
Continue ReadingEconomic Inclusion a Top Priority to Continue Detroit’s Momentum
As Detroit writes its next chapter, support for economic inclusivity among business, political and philanthropic leaders is critical to sustain the city and region’s momentum.
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