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Fueling Main Street: Bipartisan Push for CDFI Funding Supports Michigan Entrepreneurs
April 17, 2026A bipartisan coalition of 43 U.S. senators has urged the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to maintain steady funding for the…
Crain’s: Chamber, MichAuto Join the Michigan Smart Trade Alliance
April 17, 2026A new State of the Region report from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows the Detroit area is falling behind peer cities in…
Apply for April 2026 Small Business Grants
April 16, 2026Access to capital can be a critical driver of growth, resilience, and innovation, but finding the right opportunities takes time…
Nexusmind’s Markeith Weldon on Why Economic Equity Fuels Innovation and Regional Growth
April 16, 2026Watch the next video in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s A Business Case for Equity series, featuring CMS Energy’s Angela Thompkins.
How Detroit Small Businesses Can Navigate Resources, Capital, and Connection
April 15, 2026What determines whether the idea of a small business comes to fruition and grows into a sustainable company is access to capital,…
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Save the Date: Baruah to Guest Host ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, April 20
April 13, 2026Save the date for April 20, as the Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah fills in for Paul W Smith. Learn more.
Detroit Drives Degrees and MichAuto Advance Innovative Approaches to Credit Recognition in Mobility and Emerging Technology
April 10, 2026Learn how the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Credit Mobility Coalition is partnering with regional institutions and employers to streamline credit recognition,…
Gov. Whitmer Calls on State Agencies To Report on Tariff Impact to MI Businesses
April 9, 2026Michigan Public Radio Rick Pluta April 2, 2026 Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive Thursday calling on state departments and agencies…
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,…
Tariff Refunds Guide and FAQ: What Importers Need to Know After IEEPA Tariff Ruling
April 9, 2026U.S. Chamber of Commerce April 6, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down the tariffs imposed under the…
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