The Detroit Regional Chamber sent a letter to Michigan Sen. Jim Stamas (R-Midland) and Rep. Thomas Albert (R-Grattan Township) outlining a $400 million proposal for the 100K by Labor Day Back to Work Plan. Without spending additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, the plan extends the fundamental principles of a Michigan House proposal to address the critical need for employees to reenter the workforce amid growing customer demand.
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Chamber Statement on Chief James Craig’s Retirement
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah, shared the following statement on Detroit Police Chief James Craig’s retirement announcement.
Continue ReadingChamber’s Melanie D’Evelyn Named to DBusiness’ 2021 30 in Their Thirties
The Detroit Regional Chamber is proud to celebrate Director of Detroit Drives Degrees Melanie D’Evelyn, who has been named one of DBusiness Magazine’s 30 in Their Thirties. D’Evelyn was recognized for her work to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on Proposed City Charter Revision
DETROIT (April 29) – Detroit’s rebirth is no more a foregone conclusion today than it was when it emerged from the nation’s largest municipal bankruptcy. The recommended amendments to the charter put the city on a perilous fiscal path that …
Continue ReadingSuppliers Needed: Pure Michigan Business Connect Michigan Furniture Industry Symposium
Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and The Right Place, is hosting a first-ever virtual Michigan Furniture Industry Symposium event on Thursday, May 13, connecting several significant global commercial furniture industry OEMs, with Michigan suppliers. The purchasing …
Continue ReadingDetroit Health System Partners with Tech Companies to Tackle Digital Exclusion and Inequities in Healthcare
Henry Ford Health System launches International Competition to Create Solutions and address the digital/healthcare divide for Detroiters with sponsorship from Google Cloud and Miracle Software Systems. DETROIT (April 27, 2021) – Henry Ford Innovations, in partnership with Google Cloud and Miracle Software …
Continue ReadingBid Opportunities: Bridging North America Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
Our partners at Bridging North America have shared for Chamber members informational documents regarding bid opportunities for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. View them at the links below.
Continue ReadingNew Online Detroit Regional Dashboard Provides Data to Align Nonprofit Efforts to Drive Prosperity and Equity
Detroit Regional Partnership and Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Tool to Track Progress, Change Detroit, Michigan (April 27, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Regional Partnership launched an online dashboard containing key economic and social metrics to help …
Continue ReadingLessons in Leadership with Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman
Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of Next Generation Combat Vehicles, Cross Functional Team for the Detroit Arsenal, joined the Detroit Regional Chamber to share lessons learned throughout his career as a leader in the U.S. Army including what impacts effective leadership, the importance of a human connection, team collaboration, and demonstrating care to enable collective success.
Continue ReadingChamber’s Education and Talent Team Signs Letter to Gov. Whitmer with Spending Proposal for American Rescue Plan
The Detroit Regional Chamber joined more than a dozen regional education-focused organizations in signing a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with four key proposals for allocation of American Rescue Plan funds. View or download the letter.
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