New Report: ‘Invest in MI Kids’ Undercuts State’s Business Climate, Hurts Small Business
January 23, 2026Michigan’s business community could be facing a pivotal moment if the proposed graduated income tax ballot measure, branded as “Invest in MI Kids,” gains…
2025 Advocacy in Review: Strengthening Michigan’s Economic Foundation Through Bipartisan Leadership
January 9, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber concluded a pivotal year in 2025, marked by intense advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the Detroit Region’s business…
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Permitting Certainty: The SPEED Act and the Future of Economic Growth
December 19, 2025The U.S. House of Representatives voted out the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act on Dec. 18, sending the legislation…
Adam Majestic
Michigan Public Service Commission Approves Contract to Advance Data Center Project, A Win for Michigan’s Innovation Economy
December 18, 2025Today, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved contracts from DTE Energy to provide power to a proposed data center development in…
Chamber’s Stevens and Board Members Appointed to Detroit Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s Transition Team
December 15, 2025Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield’s administration continues to take shape, with the addition of the Chamber’s Stevens and various Board members. Learn more.
Senate Advances Critical Legislation, House Makes Unprecedented Cuts
December 12, 2025The Michigan Senate passed several Detroit Regional Chamber priorities this week, while the House eliminated specific work projects from the budget.
Chamber Signs Coalition Letter in Support of the USMCA Agreement
December 3, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber and over 500 coalition partners recently sent a letter of support to Congress for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Chamber Encourages Legislature to Codify the Michigan Achievement Scholarship
November 26, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber recently sent a letter to the Michigan House to encourage codifying the Michigan Achievement Scholarship into…
From the MEDC to Payroll Tax Credits: The Latest on Economic Development Policy From Lansing
November 21, 2025The debate over future economic development in Lansing continues with far-reaching implications for business. Read on.
Chamber Champions Permitting Reform, Opposes Costly UIA Waiver
November 14, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber submitted support for SB 279, which would establish the Office of Business Permitting Support, making it…
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