DETROIT, December 18, 2014: Today, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the proposed plan to ask voters to provide more than $1 billion in funding for Michigan’s roads: “Functioning and safe roads …
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Mayor Duggan to Keynote Detroit Policy Conference on Feb. 26
DETROIT, December 18, 2014 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced that Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver a keynote address at the 2015 Detroit Policy Conference. The fourth annual event, held on Feb. 26 at MotorCity Casino Hotel, will bring together business, community and political leaders for a day focused on the city’s new era and ongoing resurgence.
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The Detroit Regional Chamber created the inaugural State of the Region to provide an overview of key indicators to drive regional dialogue and better inform economic development champions of Southeast Michigan’s place in the global marketplace.
Continue ReadingStatement from Detroit Regional Chamber CEO on the Appointment of Kevin Kerrigan as Senior Vice President of State’s Automotive Office
DETROIT, November 7, 2014: Today, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on the appointment of Kevin T. Kerrigan as senior vice president to lead the state’s automotive office, replacing Nigel Francis:
Continue ReadingDetroit on Cusp of New Era with Bankruptcy Announcement
DETROIT, November 7, 2014: Today, Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah issued the following statement on Judge Steven Rhodes’ decision regarding Detroit’s bankruptcy and plan of adjustment:
“Detroit is on the cusp of a new era and primed to reinvent itself in a way many people did not think possible.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber CEO: Gov. Snyder’s win represents victory of responsible leadership over politics as usual
DETROIT, November 4, 2014: Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah released the following statement on Gov. Snyder’s re-election: “The re-election of Gov. Snyder represents a victory of responsible leadership over politics as usual. Gov. …
Continue ReadingChamber CEO Statement on Peters’ Election to Senate
DETROIT, November 4, 2014: Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah released the following statement on Congressman Gary Peters’ election to the U.S. Senate: “Gary Peters was the preferred candidate of the Chamber’s Political Action Committee …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Leads Delegation of Business and Civic Leaders on Lessons Learned Tour of New Orleans
DETROIT, Oct. 21, 2014 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber leads a delegation of business, civic and philanthropic leaders, and representatives of the city of Detroit, to New Orleans, La. for a three-day lessons learned tour to bring back insight for Detroit’s continued revitalization. The trip, coordinated with the offices of Mayor Mike Duggan and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu…
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Releases Additional Endorsements for the 2014 General Election
DETROIT, October 21, 2014 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced additional endorsements in several key races at the state level for Michigan’s 2014 general election.
Earlier this year, the Chamber PAC announced its support for the re-election of Governor Rick Snyder, as well as its endorsement of Congressman Gary Peters for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Releases Additional Endorsements for General Michigan Election
Additional endorsements, including Congressional, state and Wayne County races announced DETROIT, September 26, 2014 –Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and Fed PAC Board of Directors announced additional endorsements in several key races at the national, state …
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