Click On Detroit Jan. 30, 2022 Devin Scillian Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her State of the State address this week, which was fronted by something unusual for a Michigan governor: a …
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5 takeaways from Whitmer’s State of the State. From tax cuts to in-person classes
The Detroit News Jan. 26, 2022 Craig Mauger and Beth LeBlanc Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for in-person classes in Michigan schools, targeted tax cuts and lowering costs during her fourth State of the State address on Wednesday, a speech that …
Continue Reading5 key points from Whitmer’s State of the State address
Crain’s Detroit Business Jan. 26, 2022 Chad Livengood With the fall election nine months away, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her fourth State of the State address on Wednesday to focus on pocketbook issues amid inflationary increases in food, gas and …
Continue ReadingChamber President and CEO Discusses 2022 State of the State With Paul W. Smith
Sandy K. Baruah, president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber shared his reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s 2022 State of the State with WJR’s Paul W. Smith. They discussed the importance of EV tax credits, the earned income …
Continue ReadingBusiness Leaders for Michigan Releases Top 10 Benchmarks
Business Leaders for Michigan today released its updated benchmarking report comparing Michigan’s performance against the Top 10 states.
Continue ReadingMichigan employers won’t need to mandate vaccine-or-testing after Supreme Court ruling
Big Michigan businesses do not need to require workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular weekly testing after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday that prevents the Biden administration’s sweeping regulation from taking effect. But state health care facilities that receive specific federal funding must comply with a vaccine mandate, the court determined in a second ruling.
Continue ReadingState of American Business is ‘Competitive’ says U.S. Chamber President
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, U.S. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne P. Clark shared the State of American Business. In her keynote address, Clark highlighted the innovation and resilience of American business while warning against increasing government overreach that could …
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INFORMATION POLICIES NEED TO ADAPT IN THE NEW WORKPLACE By Paul Mersino and Bernie Fuhs With employees leaving their jobs at an increased pace, many are referring to the current environment as “The Great Resignation.” This is partially due to …
Continue ReadingRidding the Workplace of COVID-19
VACCINATIONS, TESTING AND REMOTE OFFICE LIFE MARIA FRACASSA DWYER MEMBER-IN-CHARGE, CLARK HILL, DETROIT OFFICE The unexpected closure of workplaces following the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic introduced Americans to a new era of remote work for employers and employees alike. …
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EMPLOYER SIZE A MAJOR FACTOR AS BUSINESS WAITS ON WASHINGTON By John Gallagher Vaccine mandates are likely to come to many Metro Detroit employers soon, if not already in place, although smaller employers, included the numerous firms with fewer than …
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