After more than 20 years with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and more than three decades advocating for small business, Rob Fowler will retire at the end of the year as Chief Executive of SBAM.
Continue ReadingWith nearly four million households struggling to make ends meet in Michigan, the Michigan Poverty Task Force celebrates movement on recommendations and over $220M in additional resources coming together to lift Michigan families out of poverty.
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from a new statewide poll of registered voters in Michigan. The survey provides insight and data on Michiganders’ perceptions of the economy, how inflation has impacted their assessment, ongoing challenges with COVID-19, vaccination, voting rights, and the political landscape going into the 2022 midterms.
Continue ReadingIn an effort to break down systemic barriers to success with unprecedented scholarship and support opportunities, WMU will provide tuition-free education and low-cost housing through a new innovative Living Learning Community. Additionally, the university will be able to support internship stipends to foster career development and graduation scholarships for 1,350 incoming and current students in its first year.
Continue ReadingAt the center of Michigan’s defense innovation is a complex supply chain developed across more than a century of innovation. It supports the Detroit Arsenal, the only active-duty U.S. military installation in Michigan which serves 250 military and more than 7,500 Department of Defense civilian and contract workers.
Continue ReadingMichigan’s military innovation often remains under the radar. The combination of secrecy and innovation has cross-market value and is just one of the reasons that when the U.S. Army needs a next-generation vehicle solution – it looks to the Detroit Region and its global leadership in all things mobility.
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Regional Chamber hosted State Sen. Michael MacDonald (R-Macomb Township) and State Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit) for a defense industry tour in November, bringing public and private sector leaders together to support Michigan’s defense industry.
Continue ReadingBernard Parker III, director of government relations for the Chamber, has been named a Michigan Chronicle 2021 Men of Excellence honoree.
Continue ReadingVoters, regardless of party, agree that economic development incentives are essential tools to Michigan’s ability to compete with other states.
Continue ReadingStep-By-Step Instructions for Mackinac Policy Conference Vaccine Confirmation Step 1: Enroll in CLEAR Download the free CLEAR app on your Apple/iOS or Google/Android device and tap “Get Started” on the white Health Pass tile. Select Events on the top bar and scroll down …
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