Chamber Recruits Participants for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative The Detroit Regional Chamber will serve as a regional launch partner of the Initiative for Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and Goldman Sachs, working to promote Goldman’s 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative …
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November 19: Chamber’s Annual Reception Moved to December 17; Veterans’ Summit Now Available On-Demand
Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception Moved to Dec. 17 The Chamber has moved the date of its Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Reception to Tuesday, December 17. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bert’s Warehouse …
Continue ReadingBCBSM/BCN statement regarding President’s remarks pertaining to modifications to the PPACA regulations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: November 15, 2013
The following is a statement released by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network regarding President Barack Obama’s remarks pertaining to modifications to the PPACA regulations
Continue ReadingNovember 14: Special Edition; Governor’s Summit Makes the Case for Hiring Veterans
Governor’s Summit Urges Business Community to Hire Veterans, Completes 2012 Mackinac Policy Conference To-Do Item Hiring veterans is not only the right thing to do – it makes business sense. That was the message that was delivered at the Governor’s …
Continue ReadingMichigan to redouble efforts to help veterans find jobs
From Detroit News, By Michael Martinez, November 13, 2013 Taylor — The state of Michigan is redoubling its efforts to find jobs for its roughly 680,000 veterans.
Continue ReadingSnyder signs legislation at summit aimed at turning around Michigan’s poor veteran employment record
From MLive, By David Muller, November 13, 2013 After speaking at the summit, Snyder signed legislation that will allow military medical specialists to use their experience in lieu of additional education after leaving the military.
Continue ReadingGov. Rick Snyder hosting veterans’ event in Taylor
Associated Press: November 13, 2013 The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and the Detroit Regional Chamber have been working together to make the event a reality. It’s designed to bring together employers from across the state to share best practices for hiring and retaining veteran employees.
Continue ReadingGovernor’s Summit on Veterans Talent to Show Why Veteran Talent is a Smart Investment for Michigan Businesses
TAYLOR – The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), in partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber, will host the Governor’s Summit on Veteran Talent Wednesday, November 13, at the Masco Corporate Headquarters in Taylor. The summit brings together employers from across …
Continue ReadingNovember 12: Governor’s Summit on Veterans Talent to be Live Streamed; Report Shows Knowledge-Based Economy Key for Michigan Prosperity
Governor’s Summit on Veterans Talent to be Live Streamed, Nov. 13 Be sure to tune in to the Detroit Regional Chamber website tomorrow for a live streaming of the Governor’s Summit on Veterans Talent, as the event kicks off at …
Continue Reading2013 Governor’s Summit on Veterans Talent
The Chamber partnered with the Governor’s office to host a summit with key business and workforce organizations to match quality talented veterans with employer job needs. The event was held at Masco in Taylor on November 13, 2013.
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