We are just one week away from the return of the Mackinac Policy Conference, which is returning for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Black business group bikes from Detroit to Mackinaw City, seeking investment
Members of a Detroit-based organization on Sunday launched a 377-mile bike ride from the Motor City to Mackinaw City, making the case that African-American entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits are not getting their fair share of opportunities.
Continue ReadingSome Michigan community colleges experiencing enrollment jump during COVID-19 pandemic
Some community colleges in Michigan are seeing an increase in enrollment thanks to state programs like Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect.
Continue ReadingOpinion: Time for businesses to reimagine approach to workforce
As Michigan residents pause to honor workers across our great state this Labor Day weekend, it’s a good time to ask whether we could be doing more to assist job seekers and employers statewide. I believe we can and that now is the time to act.
Continue ReadingWATCH: Chamber Discusses Labor Market and Economic Conditions
The labor market continues to confound many business leaders. Will disappearing unemployment benefits adjust the picture? The Detroit Reginald Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined Liz Blondy, owner of Canine to Five Detroit Dog Daycare; Carolyn Cassin, president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Women Forward; and John McElroy of Autoline, on this weekend’s Flashpoint to offer their input on this issue. Watch the full segment below.
Continue ReadingDetroit Chamber moving forward with Mackinac Policy Conference with new COVID precautions
The Detroit Regional Chamber is keeping its plans to host its annual Mackinac Policy Conference in person at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island later this month, with a variety of restrictions designed to mitigate spread of COVID-19.
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