Michigan Executive Office of the Governor May 16, 2022 LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted new data showing Michigan’s economic jumpstart continues as small businesses in the state are experiencing tremendous growth and expansion. In the first three …
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Michigan trails other states in fourth-grade reading. Report warns it could get worse
Detroit News Jennifer Chambers May 17, 2022 Michigan’s public education system remains in a perennial rut, according to an annual state education report released Tuesday, and the state’s young readers are projected to fall farther behind their peers in other …
Continue ReadingMetro Detroit county executives address rumors, mental health crisis
Detroit Free Press Carol Cain May 14, 2022 DETROIT — It was as if we hadn’t skipped a beat Wednesday as Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter gathered with me …
Continue ReadingChamber Signs Onto Coalition Letter in Support of Funding the CHIPS Act
The Detroit Regional Chamber signed onto the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act coalition letter. With the support of more than 200 organizations, the letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress.
Continue ReadingProposal to alter term limits now headed to ballot
Additional progress has been made toward Chamber-backed term limit reforms. Read the Chamber’s statement HERE and view a full article about the reforms becoming a ballot measure below. Crain’s Detroit Business David Eggert, Associated Press May 10, 2022 LANSING — Michigan …
Continue ReadingFight is on to put Michigan term limit reform directly before voters
After more than a three-year hiatus, the North American International Detroit Auto Show is back! This popular and important event will showcase a new look, in a new season.
Continue ReadingWXYZ Editorial: Get ready for a September Detroit auto show focused on EV’s, innovation & mobility!
After more than a three-year hiatus, the North American International Detroit Auto Show is back! This popular and important event will showcase a new look, in a new season.
Continue ReadingWhat Will it Take to Make Michigan a Top 10 State?
Detroit Economic Club May 2, 2022 The DEC hosted Jeff Donofrio, President of Business Leaders for Michigan, and Ron Hall, President & CEO of Bridgewater Interiors, on Monday, May 2, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with …
Continue ReadingCommentary: Is political rancor keeping companies away from Michigan?
Crain’s Detroit Business Apr. 29, 2022 Kelley Root A common theme is emerging when business leaders gather to talk about economic development in Michigan, and it’s not the knowledge economy or the talent gap or shovel-readiness or any other buzzwords …
Continue ReadingRocket Mortgage Classic Tickets On Sale Now
On May 2, the Rocket Mortgage Classic announced that daily grounds tickets and shared hospitality passes for the 2022 tournament will go on sale today. Detroit’s annual PGA TOUR event returns to Detroit Golf Club for the fourth straight year July 26-31, and tickets are available now.
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