Proving why veterans are perfect for the job By Maurice Jones Page 33 The military trains individuals to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration. With a vast skillset acquired through their service, veterans serve …
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Employing Veterans
Syracuse University provides resources for businesses Page 32 By Ingrid Sjostrand Despite support for hiring veterans, many businesses lack the resources and research to create effective initiatives for veteran employment. The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University …
Continue ReadingSeptember 2012: Driving an Army
TACOM’s Warren facility continues to drive Army By Amanda Lee Pages 13-14 While Southeast Michigan rightly became synonymous with the moniker the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II, the proud legacy can sometimes lead to misconceptions about the level …
Continue ReadingSeptember 2012: Committed to Excellence
New TACOM LCMC commander committed to warfighter By Amanda Lee Page 12 The value of innovation is never more apparent than on the battlefield where the American warfighter puts his or her life in peril to defend their country and …
Continue ReadingSeptember 2012: A Good Fit
Elected as Macomb County Executive in November 2010, Mark Hackel has had a strong focus on economic development, including the automotive industry and advanced manufacturing. With Macomb County’s existing assets, the defense industry is a crucial component of those efforts. In this question-and-answer with the Detroiter, Hackel discusses the defense industry and his efforts to actively promote the county as the defense capital of the Midwest.
Continue ReadingSeptember 2012: Capital of Defense
For more than a century Detroit has been known as the capital of the global automotive industry, but in recent years its reputation as a high-tech hub for the defense industry has shifted into overdrive.
Continue ReadingDefense Industry: Innovation, Technology and Talent Position Michigan for Success
At the 2011 Mackinac Policy Conference, Harvard Professor Michael Porter, the father of the international competitiveness movement, presented an important observation to Conference attendees. In discussing the keys to economic development, he explained that industry clusters do not just develop randomly.
Continue ReadingGuest commentary: Don’t miss this opportunity; authorize a rapid transit authority
Detroit Free Press: September 27, 2012
The time is now for southeast Michigan to take the next important step toward a stronger economy. Far too often, partisan disagreements get in the way of progress, but right now we have a unique opportunity to rise above the old divisions of the past and make an investment in our region’s future.
Continue ReadingSeptember 25, 2012: Chamber PAC Makes General Election Endorsements; Former Chamber Staffer Named Director of U.S. Mint
Last week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsements for the Michigan House of Representatives, Supreme Court and congressional races. The PAC Board of Directors regularly meets to identify and support pro-business candidates and policies that support the Chamber’s public policy priorities.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Announces General Election Endorsements in Congressional Races
DETROIT, September 24, 2012 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors announced endorsements in congressional races for the general election in Michigan. “Having a strong Congressional bipartisan delegation fighting for us in Washington is crucial to maintaining Michigan’s economic recovery,” said the Chamber’s Vice President of Government Affairs Brad Williams.
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