Advocacy In Action

• Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements for Detroit City Council Primaries

  DETROIT (July 28, 2021) – The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsement of Detroit City Council candidates in advance of the Aug. 3 primary elections. “Collaborative and thoughtful leadership on the City Council that works …

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• Chamber Statement on New Vaccine Incentive: MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes

  DETROIT (July 1, 2021) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle that gives vaccinated Michiganders a chance to win $5 million in cash and a combined total of nearly $500,000 in …

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• Chamber Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s Veto of Worker-Safety Tax Relief

  DETROIT (June 25, 2021) – Detroit Regional Chamber vice president of Government Relations Brad Williams issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s vetoes of House Bill 4224 and 4225, which would have provided businesses critical tax relief on purchases of …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Arn Tellem as the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference Chairman

  DETROIT (June 16, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced Arn Tellem, vice chairman of Pistons Sports and Entertainment (PS&E), as Chairman of the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference and First Vice Chair of the Chamber. The Detroit Pistons are …

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• Statewide Poll Reveals Opinions on Political Landscape, COVID-19 and Vaccination Perceptions, Ongoing Labor Shortage, and Voting Rights

  DETROIT (June 7, 2021) – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from a new statewide poll of registered voters in Michigan that provides insight and data on how Michiganders have reacted to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the ongoing …

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• Join Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist at the Small Business Summit

  As we emerge from the pandemic together, our future looks bright. Over the coming months, we expect strong economic growth, bolstered by a $3.5 billion budget surplus and billions more in federal aid. Join Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin …

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• Michigan Drives Collaboration Between Universities, Innovators and Defense Industry Leaders

  Department of Defense program appoints Len Haidl to University of Michigan to identify innovative solutions to national security challenges while supporting technology transfer initiatives LANSING, Mich. – Michigan continues to take a comprehensive approach to supporting innovative public-private partnerships that can …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Statement on Bipartisan Deal Relaxing MIOSHA Orders and Budget Negotiations

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the announced bipartisan deal to withdraw MIOSHA COVID-19 workplace orders and the framework for budget negotiations between the Governor and Legislature.

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Statement on Update to COVID-19 Restrictions

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s announcement relaxing COVID-19 restrictions:

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Statement On Line 5

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the importance of Line 5 and the Great Lakes Tunnel to Michigan’s economy: Resilient and affordable transmission of critical energy resources is an essential …

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