View a statement from the Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah regarding Congress passing a Coronavirus relief package Sunday, Dec. 20.
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Detroit Regional Chamber Statement On Latest ‘Pause To Save Lives’ Update
View a statement fom Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah regarding updates to the Pause to Save Lives provided by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a press conference Friday, Dec. 28. Learn more about the latest changes.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
View a statement from Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on the passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.
Continue ReadingNew Survey Reveals Statewide Opinions on COVID-19 Economic Impact, Business Priorities, Vaccine, and Government Action
DETROIT (Dec. 15, 2020) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released the findings from a new statewide poll of registered voters in Michigan that provides insight and data on how Michiganders have reacted to the ongoing dual public health and …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Passing of Jewel Ware
View a statement from Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on the passing of the longest-serving Wayne County Commission, Jewel Ware.
Continue ReadingLetter: Chamber Calls on Michigan Congressional Delegation for Business Support as Pandemic Orders Extended
As Michigan takes steps to protect public health, the responsibility now lies with Congress to provide the much-needed relief to businesses, individuals, and states across the nation to survive the economic crisis. In an open letter to the Michigan Congressional delegation, the Detroit Regional Chamber called on them to immediately work together on the passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue ReadingA Special Message From Former Board Chair Patti Poppe: Patti Poppe: “Keep Up the Impactful Work”

The Detroit Regional Chamber extends a special congratulations to our friend and valued advisor, Patti Poppe, as she transitions to her new role with PG&E. Having served as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and the 2019 Mackinac Policy …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber, General Motors Announce Largest Cohort of NeighborHUB Grant Winners to Date

The Detroit Regional Chamber and General Motors (GM) announced the third cohort of awardees for the NeighborHUB grant program. This year’s awards doubled to support eleven neighborhood nonprofit organizations who proposed the most innovative solutions to problems facing their communities. Learn more about the winning projects.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Leadership Supports Traditional Transfer of Presidential Power
As leaders of Michigan businesses; Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, some who supported President Trump for reelection and some who voted for Vice President Biden, we agree that a central tenet of American democracy is the maintenance of norms that provide the stability our society is based upon. One of those critical norms is the smooth and gracious transfer of presidential power.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Named Among 2020 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Awardees

For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Regional Chamber has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Detroit Free Press. The recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage.
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