Advocacy In Action

• Chamber Presents Poll Findings to Rep. Stevens and Municipal Leaders

  Brad Williams, vice president of government relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber, presented findings from the Chamber’s May Michigan Priorities Poll to U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI 11), and municipal leaders from her district, which encompasses parts of Oakland and Wayne …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements for Detroit City Council Primaries

  DETROIT (July 28, 2021) – The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsement of Detroit City Council candidates in advance of the Aug. 3 primary elections. “Collaborative and thoughtful leadership on the City Council that works …

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• Joint Statement from Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC), Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC), and Canada-U.S. Business Association (CUSBA)

  DETROIT (July 26, 2021) – Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined Rakesh Naidu, president and chief executive officer of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Mark High president of the Canada-United States Business Association, in a …

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• A Crisis Like No Other: Rising to the Challenge Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Through a year marked by unprecedented crisis and uncertainty, the Detroit Regional Chamber stepped up and responded quickly to the needs of its members and the broader regional business community. The Chamber team shifted gears to become a leading resource …

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• Michigan Makes Dramatic Improvement in Top States for Business Rankings

  In CNBC’s Top States for Business annual ranking, Michigan improved 13 spots from 2019, to move up to 11th. The jump in the rankings was driven by high scores in the categories of technology and innovation, cost of living, and cost of doing business.

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• MI Shot to Win Is Chance for the State to Make Progress on COVID-19 Vaccinations

  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Meijer created the MI Shot to Win program, which is giving away $5 million in cash prizes and college scholarships. The sweepstakes is designed to incentivize Michiganders to get inoculated as soon as possible during the summer months, when cases are low.

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• SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Southeast Michigan Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes

  Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Michigan following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 25-26, 2021.

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• President Biden Declares Disaster in Michigan Following June Flooding

  On Thursday, July 15, President Joe Biden declared a disaster in the state of Michigan following a major flooding event in June, which provides a pathway for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with recovery and relief efforts. Biden …

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• Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces Award to Increase High-speed Internet Access Across Michigan

  LANSING, Mich. – Lt. Gov. Gilchrist and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) today announced an additional $15.3 million in funding awarded through the Connecting Michigan Communities (CMIC) grant program. The grant funding announced today will support 20 …

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• Inaugural, All Black Produced, BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival

  Gratis festival provides Detroit youth, and national and local muralists of color opportunity to reinvigorate the North End community of Detroit, Michigan, July 24 – 31 WHO: Artists Sydney G. James, Thomas Evans (Detour303), Max Sansing, Bird Cap (Michael Roy), Bakpak, …

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