Before the 114th Congress adjourned on Friday, Dec. 9, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 was passed. The legislation was highly supported by the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition (GLMCC), in which the Detroit Regional Chamber is a member and Brad Williams, vice president of government relations for the Chamber also serves as the executive director.
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Chamber Continues to Urge Lawmakers to Reform Michigan’s Energy Law, Looks to the New Year
As the 2015-2016 legislative session comes to a close, the Detroit Regional Chamber continues to advocate for strong, pro-business policies in Lansing.
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Joins Coalition to Focus on Equity and Excellence in Michigan’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan
The Detroit Regional Chamber joins the Michigan Students Achieve Coalition to ensure Michigan’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, focuses on academic excellence for all students.
Continue ReadingMICHauto Names Sen. Ken Horn Legislator of the Year; American Axle’s Bill Smith Honored for Volunteerism

MICHauto presented Sen. Ken Horn (R-Frankenmuth) its 2016 Legislator of the Year award at its Annual Meeting at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn this week.
Continue ReadingFor Auto Industry, Attracting and Retaining Millennial Talent Requires an Inclusive Company Culture

The millennial generation is the fastest-rising workforce and will comprise 75 percent of the global workforce by 2025, according to PwC.
Continue ReadingCounselor Perspectives: Strategies for Boosting FAFSA Completion at Your School
By Keri Moorehead To continue the momentum of the Detroit Drives Degrees “Race to the FAFSA Line” challenge, we decided to highlight approaches that counselors have taken to get their students excited about completing the FAFSA. Cass Technical High School, located …
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