Full list of endorsements for Board of Education race announced DETROIT, September 28, 2016 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced endorsements for the seven open seats on the Board of Education for the Detroit Public …
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Detroit Chamber says transit plan is critical to region’s economic growth
The Peninsula: September 26, 2016
The Detroit Regional Chamber has launched a campaign to educate voters on the economic benefits of a $4.7 billion transit proposal for southeast Michigan appearing on the Nov. 8 ballot, a long-awaited plan to connect the largest metropolitan area in the nation currently lacking true regional transit.
Continue ReadingLawsuits unlikely to stall overtime rules
Crain’s Detroit Business: September 25, 2016
For Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Inc., new federal overtime pay rules mean its new associates may lose out on valuable experience.
Continue ReadingProgram gives Detroit students path to 4-year colleges
The Detroit News: September 25, 2016
A scholarship program that aims to give Detroit high school students a tuition-free path to higher education is expanding beyond community colleges this year to include four-year institutions.
Continue ReadingInnovative Community Partnerships Key to Retaining Region’s Talent
This week, Detroit Regional Chamber President Sandy Baruah joined Lisa Katz, executive director of the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan, on a panel to address the short and long-term opportunities to fill the talent pipeline and close the skills gap in Southeast Michigan as part of the 2016 National College Access Network (NCAN) Conference in downtown Detroit.
Continue ReadingLegislative Update: Health Insurance Tax Repeal, Autonomous Cars, and Brownfields Incentives Among Bills to Watch
The Michigan Legislature is back in session this week, and the Detroit Regional Chamber’s government relations team is working closely with elected leaders on several bills under consideration that impact economic growth and the business community throughout the region. Proposed bills include repeal of the HICA insurance tax, TIF Brownfield incentives and autonomous vehicle regulations.
Continue ReadingYou’re Doing it Wrong: Dale Carnegie Coach Offers Quick Tips for Customer Retention
Building loyal customer relationships takes time, skills and a personal touch, all of which many businesses forego in favor of the quick sale. But following some basic best practices can pay dividends in the long run, according to Lizz Glenn, a certified performance coach at Dale Carnegie Training of Southeast Michigan. Recently Glenn sat down with the eDetroiter to discuss her expertise on building win-win relationships through networking, and what to expect from her session titled “Six Ways to Instantly Make People Like You” during the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Business Cards to Business Dollars event on Oct. 12.
Continue ReadingWarren Evans on Wayne County Turnaround: ‘Our Best Days Are Ahead’
Nearly 18 months after taking office, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered a positive message that the county’s fiscal health is on the upswing and has experienced remarkable improvement during remarks at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s quarterly Networking Reception at TPC Michigan in Dearborn.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Detroit Class XXXVIII
The Detroit Regional Chamber today announced the participants in Leadership Detroit Class XXXVIII, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change.
Continue ReadingChamber CEO: RTA About the Region and Attracting Millennial Talent
The Frank Beckmann Show: September 9, 2016
Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah recently spoke about two hot button topics facing the Detroit region on WJR-AM’s Frank Beckmann show. Baruah urges companies to evaluate company culture and dress code as a value proposition to attract millennial talent and the importance of regional transit in stimulating the economy and retaining talent.
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