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.…
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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…
Graduated Income Tax Will Not Appear on November Ballot, Mayor Sheffield’s First Budget, and House Passes Open and Obvious
March 13, 2026Read a roundup of the latest happenings in government from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy team.
Recap: Sandy K. Baruah Guest Hosts ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, Feb. 25
February 27, 2026On Feb. 25, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah interviewed several regional leaders on WJR.
Chamber Joins National Coalition to Urge U.S. Senate to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform
February 26, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber has joined a national coalition of over 100 organizations urging the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan,…
In Review: 2026 State of the State Address
February 26, 2026Read the Detroit Regional Chamber’s review of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address.
Chamber Reacts: Gov. Whitmer’s Final State of the State Address
February 26, 2026Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah shared the following sentiments after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered remarks…
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