Majorel to bring hundreds of good-paying jobs to Detroit, will host job fair downtown this weekend Detroit beats out more than 50 other cities to become next location for Majorel, a company of nearly 70,000 employees doing business in 35 …
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U.S. Chamber CEO Suzanne P. Clark on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne P. Clark statement on Russia invading Ukraine.
Continue ReadingDetroit Drops 34 Small Business Licenses in Hopes to Increase City’s Competitiveness
The elimination of the licenses will eliminate fees and allow the city to be competitive with other cities in the region.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 State Budget Recommendations
In response to Michigan’s budgetary surplus, the Chamber has evaluated opportunities to strategically spend the money that will help transform Michigan’s economy.
Continue ReadingUM forecast: Detroit to reach pre-pandemic employment in 2023
Detroit’s economic recovery from the pandemic will accelerate in the coming years, according to a forecast from the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan.
Continue ReadingJanuary Retail Sales Surge 3.8% as Consumers Defy Inflation
Fueled by pay gains, solid hiring, and enhanced savings, Americans sharply ramped up their spending at retail stores last month in a sign that many consumers remain unfazed by rising inflation. Retail sales jumped 3.8% from December to January, the Commerce Department said Feb. 16, a much bigger increase than economists had expected.
Continue ReadingWhitmer says protests like Ambassador Bridge shutdown ‘will not stand’ if economy is harmed
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told Michigan business leaders she will protect the state’s economic interests and challenge protests that illegally disrupt the flow of goods.
Continue ReadingWhitmer Touts Surplus Budget Proposal at Detroit Chamber State of the State
For Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a few of the state’s top budgetary priorities include creating pathways for reliable infrastructure, fair taxes, providing resources for teachers, and more for the state already seeing an upswing financially.
Continue ReadingNominations Open For EY’s 2022 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
The Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes the most accomplished business leaders who are building and sustaining successful enterprises worldwide while credentialing participants with investors, employees and customers.
Continue ReadingGov. Whitmer Outlines 2023 Budget Proposal To Chamber Members
Joined by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. Loepp, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her proposed 2023 budget to the Chamber’s …
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