Michigan’s House Is on Fire, But Detroit’s Growth May Be the Bucket of Water
May 28, 2026Leaders outline why Michigan’s growth hinges on talent, place, and faster execution to turn Detroit’s momentum into statewide results.
Krishaun Burns
From High School to High Demand: A Common Ground Agenda
May 28, 2026Michigan education, workforce, and business leaders discuss expanding dual enrollment, career-connected learning, and employer partnerships to strengthen the state’s talent…
Michigan’s Talent Gap is a Business Risk and a Strategic Opportunity
May 28, 2026Michigan leaders highlighted how talent shortages, evolving skill demands, and fragmented systems are reshaping the state’s competitiveness.
Krishaun Burns
From Collaboration to Partnerships: Designing Solutions Toward Progress
May 28, 2026Investing in people and a higher quality of life, not just jobs, is critical to Michigan’s future. Both talent and…
Allie Ciak
Workforce of Tomorrow: Aligning Education, Industry, Regions, and Policy
May 26, 2026Leaders from education, health care, and industry highlight how Michigan can prepare the workforce of tomorrow through AI readiness, experiential…
Gillian Ryan
The House Is on Fire
May 21, 2026Across party lines, Michiganders believe the state is near the middle, but in reality, Michigan’s actual rankings are near the…
Michigan…Our House Is on Fire
May 20, 2026Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah emphasizes that Michigan’s house is on fire and its…
Sandy K. Baruah
Schools Need the Freedom to Innovate
May 20, 2026Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and former Michigan State Sen. Doug Ross share why schools need the freedom to innovate.
Recap: Health Careers Expo 2026
May 11, 2026The 2026 Health Careers Expo was an interactive day of career exploration focused on the Detroit Region’s most in-demand health care roles.
Gillian Ryan
Devin Scillian to Moderate ‘What’s the Fix (WTF)?’ Conversations With Regional Leaders at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
April 30, 2026Discover insights with Devin Scillian as he moderates What’s the Fix (WTF)? sessions at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.
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