Economic Equity & Inclusion

Michigan Innovation Fund Launches $60M Program to Propel Startups and Strengthen State’s Economy
January 16, 2025With the signing of House Bills 5651, 5652, and 5653, Michigan’s innovation economy is poised for transformation.

Exclusive Discounts Await Detroit Auto Show Attendees at Local Businesses
January 10, 2025The Detroit Auto Show, one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, is back and kicking off Jan. 10, with…

The Chamber’s Christine Rogers and Nyia Slade Selected as 2025 New Leaders Council Detroit Fellows
December 17, 2024The Detroit Regional Chamber congratulates Detroit Promise Manager Christine Rogers and Detroit Promise Marketing and Engagement Manager Nyia Slade on…

Detroit’s Gratiot Site Becomes a Hub for Innovation, Equity, and Community Growth
December 17, 2024Discover how Detroit's Gratiot Site redevelopment will transform into a hub for innovation, health care, and education.

Why Amazon, Google, and Other Big Businesses Have Launched Accelerators to Help Minority-Owned Startups
December 6, 2024U.S. Chamber Lori Ioannou Del Smith, Ph.D, knows the challenges minority entrepreneurs face in the U.S. when trying to turn…

Black Tech Saturdays’ Founders Join 2025 Detroit Policy Conference Lineup
October 29, 2024Alexa and Johnnie Turnage, Founders of Black Tech Saturdays, join the lineup of local leaders added to the agenda for…

Detroit Evening Report: Islamic Center of Detroit Opens New Mental Health Center
October 23, 2024There’s a new mental health center located inside the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). ICD held a ribbon cutting ceremony…

Driving Equitable Change: Insights from Leaders on Collaboration, Code-Switching, and Purpose
October 22, 2024Marnita S. Harris, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Vice President of Economic Equity and Inclusion, discussed her journey leading collective equitable…

Detroit Future City Releases Making The Middle Class Report
October 10, 2024Crain's Detroit Business Sept. 25, 2024 Nick Manes A new report calls for a broad coalition of stakeholders — government,…

Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan Unite for Expanded Access and Equity
October 3, 2024Michigan Chronicle Oct. 2, 2024 Ebony JJ Curry A groundbreaking partnership between Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan has launched…

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