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MICHauto Student Forum Offers Glimpse of Exciting, In-Demand Careers
Helping to debunk common myths about the auto and mobility industry, MICHauto, in partnership with Ford Motor Co., Oakland University and Planet M, hosted its “Opportunity Auto.Mobility” student career forum on Feb. 16 that included a keynote and networking reception for more than 70 students.
Continue ReadingShinola President Jacques Panis: Detroit Is Rich with Talent and People Who Want to Learn
More than 50 attendees gathered at the College for Creative Studies to hear from Shinola President Jacques Panis, the latest executive to participate in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Inside the CEO Mind series.
Continue ReadingDigital Marketing Experts: It’s Time to Rethink How You Connect with Your Audience
For many companies struggling to find their place in today’s digitally-driven world, lack of a clear marketing plan and failure to adapt to new platforms means getting left behind and losing business.
Continue ReadingDigital Marketing Boot Camp: Lessons Learned to Connect with Your Online Audience
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s inaugural Digital Marketing Boot Camp, held on Feb. 15 at the College for Creative Studies’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, brought together more than 200 attendees for a half-day of dialogue on improving the digital marketing footprint of their businesses.
Continue ReadingMacomb County Celebrates Business Community’s Impact on Economic Growth
Six Macomb County businesses were honored in grand fashion during the fifth annual Macomb Business Awards on Tuesday. The awards recognize organizations that strive to build a strong workforce, expand their market share, achieve efficiency, embrace diversity and are good neighbors. In total, 52 businesses were nominated by their peers.
Continue ReadingGrand Valley State University Partners on Detroit Promise 4-Year Program, Madonna University Also Signs On
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is the latest higher education institution to partner with the Detroit Promise program. Officials announced the university’s commitment during a signing ceremony last Friday, making Grand Valley the 13th public university to offer a tuition-free path to a bachelor’s degree for qualifying Detroit students.
Continue ReadingMichigan Business Delegation Explores Israeli Startup Ecosystem, Cybersecurity Innovation
The Detroit Regional Chamber recently joined 15 organizations across the state for a five-day fact-finding mission on Israel’s booming startup culture and cyber innovation hosted by Deloitte and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
Continue ReadingHow Building Inclusive Community Fosters Innovation
At Bamboo Detroit we started off just like anything else: an idea. The idea was simple, providing flexible workspace Downtown. We also started with a diverse team and open arms welcoming all to join us starting up in the city.
Continue ReadingIdeal Group: Leading Through Community Engagement
Thanks to a vision in 1979, Ideal Group CEO Frank Venegas Jr. wasted no time selling a Cadillac he won at a raffle during a Livingston County Builders Gala for capital to start his manufacturing and construction company.
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