Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel stressed the importance of partnerships and collaboration to attract talent, investment and job creation in Southeast Michigan during remarks at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s quarterly networking reception on Tuesday. Hackel said the region is stronger when business and government leaders concentrate less on county borders and work together to solve issues.
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L. Brooks Patterson on Oakland County’s Turnaround: ‘One of Best in the Nation’
Seven years ago, like many counties across the state and region, Oakland County experienced a massive loss of jobs—nearly 60,000. Today, that number is vastly different due to growing investment, diversified industries and a bustling health care and manufacturing sector. …
Continue ReadingMICHauto Brings Auto Suppliers, Legislators Together to Promote Industry’s Impact on State
This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s MICHauto initiative brought together more than a dozen top Michigan auto supply companies to demonstrate the collective impact of the auto industry and the supplier base on the state’s economy during the third annual Supplier Fair and Reception in Lansing, which also featured over 30 state lawmakers.
Continue ReadingMeetings With Auto, Aerospace Execs Cap off Weeklong European Investment Mission

The Detroit Regional Chamber wrapped up a successful investment mission with Gov. Snyder and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) this week, meeting with more than 30 automotive, aerospace and manufacturing companies in Germany, Italy and Switzerland to promote the region’s assets and attract job-creating investment.
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