DETROIT (July 1, 2021) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle that gives vaccinated Michiganders a chance to win $5 million in cash and a combined total of nearly $500,000 in …
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Chamber Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s Veto of Worker-Safety Tax Relief
DETROIT (June 25, 2021) – Detroit Regional Chamber vice president of Government Relations Brad Williams issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s vetoes of House Bill 4224 and 4225, which would have provided businesses critical tax relief on purchases of …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Announces Arn Tellem as the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference Chairman
DETROIT (June 16, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced Arn Tellem, vice chairman of Pistons Sports and Entertainment (PS&E), as Chairman of the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference and First Vice Chair of the Chamber. The Detroit Pistons are …
Continue ReadingStatewide Poll Reveals Opinions on Political Landscape, COVID-19 and Vaccination Perceptions, Ongoing Labor Shortage, and Voting Rights
DETROIT (June 7, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from a new statewide poll of registered voters in Michigan that provides insight and data on how Michiganders have reacted to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the ongoing …
Continue ReadingJoin Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist at the Small Business Summit
As we emerge from the pandemic together, our future looks bright. Over the coming months, we expect strong economic growth, bolstered by a $3.5 billion budget surplus and billions more in federal aid. Join Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin …
Continue ReadingMichigan Drives Collaboration Between Universities, Innovators and Defense Industry Leaders
Department of Defense program appoints Len Haidl to University of Michigan to identify innovative solutions to national security challenges while supporting technology transfer initiatives LANSING, Mich. – Michigan continues to take a comprehensive approach to supporting innovative public-private partnerships that can …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on Bipartisan Deal Relaxing MIOSHA Orders and Budget Negotiations
Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the announced bipartisan deal to withdraw MIOSHA COVID-19 workplace orders and the framework for budget negotiations between the Governor and Legislature.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on Update to COVID-19 Restrictions
Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s announcement relaxing COVID-19 restrictions:
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement On Line 5
Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the importance of Line 5 and the Great Lakes Tunnel to Michigan’s economy: Resilient and affordable transmission of critical energy resources is an essential …
Continue ReadingLet’s Detroit Virtual Career Expo to Provide Opportunities to Job Seekers in Detroit
Let’s Detroit, Detroit Regional Chamber support regional networking event, May 24 DETROIT (May 13) – With Michigan hitting the first “Vacc to Normal” milestone of 55%, the demand for workers in the state is high. In an effort to help …
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