Education and Talent
Small Businesses Combat Worker Shortage With Community College Partners
April 9, 2026The Alpena News Bauyrzhan Zhaxylyko April 9, 2026 Michigan small businesses continue to face worker shortages, particularly in health care,…
$6 Million in Going PRO Talent Fund Grants Now Available to Strengthen Michigan’s Workforce and Economy
April 9, 2026More than 241,600 Michigan workers and 8,966 businesses have benefited from Going PRO Talent Fund support to date.
The Future of Careers in Tech: A Future Leaders Lecture
April 2, 2026In partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber’s TalentEd team, Wayne State University hosted the Future Leaders Lecture: The Future of Careers in Tech.
Gillian Ryan
Securing the Talent Pipeline: The Push to Restore Going PRO, Expand Dual Enrollment
March 5, 2026With the next state budget process underway, the Detroit Regional Chamber is championing the restoration of the Going PRO Talent…
Adam Majestic
The Future of Michigan’s Workforce: A Business-Lead Solution
February 25, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber connects employers to the leaders, institutions, and policymakers shaping the Detroit Region’s talent pipeline through its…
Why Wayne State Hired its New President From Within
February 25, 2026Richard Bierschbach's appointment was welcomed by the Chamber's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah.
Wayne State Joins Trend by Selecting Former Dean as President
February 25, 2026Chamber Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah is delighted with new Wayne State University President, Richard Bierschbach.
Wayne State Names Richard Bierschbach its 14th President
February 25, 2026Richard Bierschbach's appointment drew praise from Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Detroit Regional Chamber Congratulates Wayne State University on the Election of New President Richard Bierschbach
February 24, 2026This week, Wayne State University's Board of Governors voted to appoint Richard Bierschbach as the university’s next president.
State Task Force to Look at New Ways to Pay for Dual Enrollment College Programs
February 4, 2026In an interview with Crain's Detroit Business, Greg Handel, the Chamber's Chief Education and Talent Officer, discussed the importance of…
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