State of the Region

Detroit Region Stronger Than Expected as Economy Falters, Report Says
February 9, 2023Metro Detroit is well-positioned to ride out an uncertain economic environment in 2023 — better than in years past, Sandy…

2023 State of the Region: Economic and Business Leaders’ Encouragements, Concerns, and Suggestions
February 9, 2023The Detroit Regional Chamber released its ninth annual State of the Region report on Wednesday, Feb. 8, showcasing both promising…

Economic Uncertainty, Inflation Concerns Persist Despite Strong Labor Market and Regional Resilience
February 9, 2023Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah presented the 2023 State of the Region report by…

Expert: Metro Detroit Economic Outlook Upbeat Despite ‘Really Overblown’ Recession Threat
February 9, 2023The head of the Detroit Regional Chamber said he believes metro Detroit will avoid a recession this year thanks to…

Michigan, Metro Detroit Outpaced Nation in Economic Recovery, Report Says
February 9, 2023Michigan and Metro Detroit have outpaced the nation's economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19, according to the Detroit Regional…

Don’t Miss the 2023 State of the Region; Tune in Via Live Webcast
February 8, 2023Today, Wednesday, Feb. 8, the 2023 State of the Region will focus on economic indicators related to business, consumer confidence,…

Rick Haglund: Changing parents’ attitudes about the value of college is key for the economy
April 1, 2022Central Michigan University has long been known for giving low-income, middle-class and first-generation college students the opportunity to earn a…

Sandy Baruah Discusses the State of the Region Report on the Paul W. Smith Show
March 25, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO talks to Paul about the State of the Region report and he says…

Editorial: Region is bouncing back from COVID
March 25, 2022Metro Detroit is making a steady and impressive comeback from the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report: Detroit Region and State Challenged by Labor and Supply Chain Issues
March 25, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) today released its 2022 State of the Region report sponsored by Citizens, which showed challenges…

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