Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah issued the following statement on the passing of Proposal B on the Community Benefits Agreements (CBA) ordinances.
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Statement from Detroit Regional Chamber on RTA Ballot Results
DETROIT, November 9, 2016 – Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah issued the following statement on the failing of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan millage.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Releases Endorsements for Detroit School Board
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 …
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 ReadingPatterson and Miller Lead Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Endorsements for General Election
Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced endorsements in several key races at the national, state and county level for Michigan’s general election in November.
Continue ReadingStatement from Detroit Regional Chamber on RTA Ballot Initiative
Today, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah issued the following statement on the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan’s vote to put a proposal to fund transit on the November ballot.
Continue ReadingStatement From Detroit Regional Chamber On RTA Ballot Proposal Vote
Today, Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams issued the following statement on the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan’s vote regarding ballot language for a millage proposal in the November election.
Continue ReadingRegional Leaders Issue Letter of Support for RTA Millage Proposal to Oakland and Macomb County Executives
DETROIT, July 27, 2016 – Today, the Detroit region’s corporate, university and civic leaders issued an open letter to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in response to questions over the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan’s millage proposal for the November election.
Continue ReadingNew Data on International Student Retention Released
July 12, 2016, Detroit, Michigan — Corporate and regional economic leaders joined university officials to learn about the Michigan Global Talent Retention Initiative’s (GTRI) data on international student retention in Michigan. The “Filling the Talent Gap” report is an update to GTRI’s 2013 study of the use of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) portion of international student visas at seven key Michigan universities.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Releases Endorsements for House of Representatives, Detroit City Council

DETROIT, June 30, 2016 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced endorsements of 27 Republicans and 25 Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives for the primary election, as well as the at-large seat on the Detroit City Council.
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