Crain’s Detroit Business: February 19, 2015
Doris Kearns Goodwin, the presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former presidential adviser, will deliver a keynote address at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2015 Mackinac Policy Conference, scheduled for May 26-29 on Mackinac Island.
Continue ReadingMichigan Business Network: February 12, 2015
MICHauto’s Rob Luce was on the Michigan Business Network to discuss how the initiative’s Discover Auto series is working to build the next generation of automotive talent by tackling false perceptions around engineering and engaging students in the growing, high-tech opportunities available.
Continue ReadingThe Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development awarded the Detroit Regional Chamber its “Economic Development Partner of the Year” award on Feb. 10 during Macomb County’s annual Business Awards.
Continue ReadingDBusiness Daily: February 13, 2015
This year’s conference, set for Feb. 26 at the MotorCity Casino-Hotel Soundboard in Detroit, will look at topics including developing and improving the city’s transit infrastructure; addressing the skills gap within the local workforce; growing Detroit’s startup culture; and the role the city’s neighborhoods plays in its overall revitalization.
Continue ReadingDETROIT, February 11, 2015: Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released the following statement on Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed budget. “Michigan’s reinvention will only go as far as its efforts to address underperforming schools and increase access to higher education and career pathways, such as the skilled trades,
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Policy Conference, scheduled for Feb. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MotorCity Casino Hotel, brings together key business, community and political leaders to lead dialogue focused on shaping the city and the region’s future.
Continue ReadingCrain’s Detroit Business: February 8, 2015
For the city, it’s another example of the changing Detroit narrative — from downtrodden decay to Comeback Kid. Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah sees the same kind of “flip” in the Detroit narrative locally. The chamber’s fourth annual Detroit Policy Conference on Feb. 26 offers a crash course on opportunities in the city.
Continue ReadingDETROIT, February 5, 2015: Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s President and CEO Sandy Baruah released the following statement on County Executive Warren Evan’s announcement on financial state of Wayne County:
“Like Detroit, Wayne County is critical to the regional economy.
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Regional Chamber hosted a kick-off breakfast for Mayor Mike Duggan’s Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) program on Jan. 27. The program connects Detroit youths with summer jobs through participating businesses and creates sustainable career pathways. Its goal is to unite existing job programs across the city and to better prepare students for professional careers.
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