Shaping Michigan’s Economic Future Through the 2026-2027 State Budget
May 1, 2026Read an analysis from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy Team on key priorities the 2027 Michigan…
Adam Majestic
Statement: The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto Applaud the Bipartisan Bill to Ban Vehicles Made by Chinese Companies and Protect the American Automotive Industry
April 30, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto issued the following statement in response to the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026.
Lansing Budget Updates: Critical Talent and Economic Programs Face Divergent Paths
April 24, 2026This week, Michigan legislative subcommittees advanced numerous budget proposals for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presenting contrasting visions for the state’s economic future.
Adam Majestic
Recap: Sandy K. Baruah Guest Hosts ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, April 20
April 22, 2026On Apr. 20, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah interviewed several regional leaders on WJR.
This Week in Government: Legislative Roundup – April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026During the week of April 17, 2026, the Michigan legislature returned from Spring Break and hit the ground running in…
Ashley Mathews
Whitmer Says Michigan Should Lead on Data Centers
April 10, 2026Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered strong remarks on April 8 at the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics, endorsing the expansion of data…
Adam Majestic
A Promising Blueprint for Growth: Mayor Sheffield’s First State of the City
April 1, 2026During Mayor Mary Sheffield’s first State of the City address, she offered an encouraging vision of neighborhood investment, red tape…
Adam Majestic
2026 State of the Region | Confronting a Stark Reality: The House Is on Fire
March 26, 2026The Detroit Region and Michigan will continue to decline in critical national rankings until public officials develop long-term bipartisan solutions.…
Anjelica Miller
Powering Progress: Google Plans Investments in Van Buren as Chamber Joins New Coalition
March 20, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber has joined the Michigan for Responsible Data Centers coalition, a new cross-sector coalition launched March 19 to address a…
Google and DTE Energy Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Clean Energy and Reliability in Michigan
March 18, 2026The Chamber congratulates Google and DTE Energy on their new strategic partnership to develop a new data center within DTE’s service…
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