Advocacy in Action Blog

• Brad Williams Testifies on Regional Transit Bill to House Committee

  Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Brad Williams and I am the Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Chamber has been the voice of the business community for our …

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• Brad Williams Testifies on Infrastructure Funding to Michigan House Transportation Committee

  The following is testimony from Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams to the Michigan House Transportation Committee on Feb. 11, 2020. Watch the full testimony here.  Good morning Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, thank …

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• 2020 Legislative Priorities Focus on Talent, Regional Transit, and More

  The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors recently adopted 2020 legislative priorities. These 14 priorities are focused on business and economic growth for the region. Priorities include investing in infrastructure, support for a reliable regional transit system, maintaining a pro-growth …

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• Business Coalition Support Going Pro and Michigan Reconnect in Letter to Governor

  January 24, 2020 The Honorable Governor Gretchen Whitmer P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Governor, We write this letter with appreciation for the priority you have placed on filling the skills gap with the Michigan Reconnect program and the Going …

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• Brad Williams Testifies on Infrastructure Funding to Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee

  The following is testimony from Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams to the Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee on Jan. 23, 2020. Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is …

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