Advocacy In Action

• Statewide Poll Reveals Opinions on Underlying Economic Concerns, Inflation, COVID-19 and Vaccination Perceptions, Voting Rights, Political Landscape

  The 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.

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• Let’s Detroit Virtual Career Expo to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunities in Detroit

  DETROIT (Nov. 18, 2021) – Let’s Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber are supporting a virtual career expo for those looking for jobs in Detroit on Monday, Nov. 22 from 4-6 p.m. Employers have a considerable need for talent amid …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Named Among 2021 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Awardees

  DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2021) – For the third consecutive year, the Detroit Regional Chamber has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Detroit Free Press. The recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered …

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• SBA Loans Available in Michigan for Private NonProfit Organizations Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes

  The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Michigan that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

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• Gov. Whitmer on EDA Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation grant awarded to Michigan

  Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarding a grant of $10,307,393 to Michigan as part of $314 million in American Rescue Plan State Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation funding announced today:

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• White House officials visit Michigan to highlight, learn from best practices to support Afghan resettlement

  White House Coordinator for Operation Allies Welcome, Jack Markell, met with state and local leaders today to learn more about Michigan’s best-in-states practices to step forward, support and welcome Afghan Allies and other immigrants.

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• Oakland County: CDC Says Residents May Get COVID-19 And Flu Vaccines At The Same Time

  Oakland County Health Division reminds residents that COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given at the same time, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The Health Division is administering both vaccines at its indoor community clinics.

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Statement on U.S.-Canada Border Reopening

  In response to the announcement of the reopening of the U.S.-Canada border to vaccinated foreign tourists, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah released the following statement.

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• Macomb County Receives Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Launches ‘Macomb Next’ Programming Aimed at Advancing Local Manufacturing

  Registration now open for grant-funded Industry 4.0 workshop Macomb County Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) today announced the receipt of an Industry 4.0 Regional Programming Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The grant, which totals $115,000, will fund programming …

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• SBA Extends Deadline to Nov. 12 for Michiganders to Submit Physical Disaster Loan Applications; Approvals Tops $99 Million

  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters to apply for a physical disaster loan to Nov. 12, 2021.

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