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Michigan Voters Pessimistic About Tariffs, Economy, New Poll Finds
May 27, 2025Most registered voters in Michigan said tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on products manufactured outside the United States will…

New Statewide Poll: Voters’ Recession Fears, Inflation Concerns Soaring; Economic Views Shift Dramatically by Party Post-Election
May 27, 2025Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from its latest statewide poll of 600 registered Michigan voters, conducted between…

Tariffs Hit Small Michigan Retailers Hard, Prompting Panic Buying, Cost Cutting
May 26, 2025Detroit Free Press Adrienne Roberts May 23, 2025 When John Murray and his wife started their baby store, Modern Natural Baby,…

What We’re Looking Forward to at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference
May 22, 2025Detroit Regional Chamber staff share which sessions they are most excited for at the upcoming 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

How to Integrate Your Community Into Every Aspect of Your Business
May 22, 2025CO-100 Emily Heaslip April 3, 2025 Brand communities — groups of people who come together to share their emotional connection…

Five Ways To Support Small Businesses During Small Business Month
May 21, 2025Forbes Rhett Buttle May 20, 2025 May is National Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of small…

Big Government Changes Are Coming for Small Businesses — What You Need to Know
May 20, 2025Medium Gene Marks May 19, 2025 The Small Business Administration has announced many changes. Here are five that will impact…

WJR 760 AM: Key Topics for 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference
May 20, 2025Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined WJR 760 AM to discuss the biggest topics…

Baruah and Quigley Preview Mackinac Policy Conference
May 19, 2025Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah and 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair Peter Quigley recently joined WXYZ…

Independent Contractor Restrictions, New Wage Mandates Advance in Senate Proposal
May 16, 2025What happened: This week, a Senate committee advanced legislation that would severely restrict how businesses can use independent contractors, while requiring…

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