Detroit Free Press September 09. 2020 Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that the state, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 six months ago, is still in the “relatively early phases” of fighting the virus. The Democratic governor made …
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Whitmer Launches Free College Tuition Program For Frontline Workers In Michigan
WWJ September 09, 2020 A new program now offers essential, frontline workers in Michigan a tuition-free path to community college. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor and workforce development, on Thursday launched the nation’s first program offering …
Continue ReadingChamber Creative Director Katie Krizanich Named to Crain’s 2020 Notable Women in Design
The Detroit Regional Chamber congratulates Creative Director Katie Krizanich on her recognition by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of its 2020 Notable Women in Design.
Continue ReadingFlashpoint 8/30/20: Devin Scillian and Eugene Robinson on MPC20 Conversations
Click On Detroit: Flashpoint – August 30
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Update: “Revolutionize” in Detroit Launched, GM and Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Annual NeighborHUB Grant Program, and More
DBusiness – August 13
GM and Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Annual NeighborHUB Grant Program: NeighborHUB, a collaborative effort between General Motors Co. in Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber designed to empower residents to affect change in their neighborhoods, has opened the application period for its third annual grant program.
Continue ReadingStudents Navigating Unsure Pandemic Waters of Back to School Have Resources Available
FOX 2 Detroit – August 14
“Every college is doing their own thing and they’re all completely different – they all have different plans – just like every k-12 school district is doing their own thing,” said Ashley Johnson.
Continue ReadingGeneral Motors, Detroit Regional Chamber Launch Third Annual NeighborHUB Grant Program
Amid COVID-19 challenges, funding expands from five to 10 $30,000 awards, other benefits for nonprofits, small businesses
Continue ReadingNews Highlights March Through June 2020
A round up of news coverage from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic through June.
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Update: Federal Government Debuts Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Michigan Extends Tax Deadline, and More
March 19, 2020 DBusiness R.J. King The Detroit Regional Chamber is launching a COVID-19 Tele-Town Hall Series to address concerns and disruptions caused by the coronavirus. The regular Tele-Town Halls will feature state federal leaders at the front lines of …
Continue ReadingOpinion: Driving next-generation mobility in Michigan
March 11 – The Detroit News
The automotive industry, our state’s signature industry, is at an inflection point. The design, engineering and advanced manufacturing of next-generation mobility solutions represent an enormous opportunity for Michigan, while also posing an increasing economic threat if we do not act and lead.
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