Nearly 100 small business owners from across Michigan recently joined 2,000 of their peers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in calling on Congress to pass additional federal pandemic relief to keep America’s Main Streets strong
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Sandy K. Baruah Named to Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board for Second Term
Sandy K. Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber president and CEO, has been named to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board for a second term. Read the full announcment.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Violence at the Capitol
View a statement from the Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on the violence that occurred at the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on Congress Passing a Coronavirus Relief
View a statement from the Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah regarding Congress passing a Coronavirus relief package Sunday, Dec. 20.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement On Latest ‘Pause To Save Lives’ Update
View a statement fom Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah regarding updates to the Pause to Save Lives provided by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a press conference Friday, Dec. 28. Learn more about the latest changes.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
View a statement from Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on the passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.
Continue ReadingNew Survey Reveals Statewide Opinions on COVID-19 Economic Impact, Business Priorities, Vaccine, and Government Action
DETROIT (Dec. 15, 2020) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released the findings from a new statewide poll of registered voters in Michigan that provides insight and data on how Michiganders have reacted to the ongoing dual public health and …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Passing of Jewel Ware
View a statement from Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah on the passing of the longest-serving Wayne County Commission, Jewel Ware.
Continue ReadingLetter: Chamber Calls on Michigan Congressional Delegation for Business Support as Pandemic Orders Extended
As Michigan takes steps to protect public health, the responsibility now lies with Congress to provide the much-needed relief to businesses, individuals, and states across the nation to survive the economic crisis. In an open letter to the Michigan Congressional delegation, the Detroit Regional Chamber called on them to immediately work together on the passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue ReadingA Special Message From Former Board Chair Patti Poppe: Patti Poppe: “Keep Up the Impactful Work”
The Detroit Regional Chamber extends a special congratulations to our friend and valued advisor, Patti Poppe, as she transitions to her new role with PG&E. Having served as the Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and the 2019 Mackinac Policy …
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