Dec. 22, 2020 The Detroit News Sarah Rahal As doctors and health officials celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the coronavirus vaccine, there’s a divide among Black Americans, especially in the hard-hit city of Detroit, with many saying they are skeptical …

Dec. 19, 2020 The Detroit News A COVID-19 vaccine will only lead us out of this devastating pandemic if a broad majority of Americans get vaccinated. That’s an obvious observation, but also cause for serious alarm. The miracle of the fast-track …

The DDP launched the Downtown Engagement Survey 3.0 Report to find out peoples’ comfort levels in relation to Downtown activities and to determine the needs of Downtown businesses going into the winter months.           The Downtown …

The Detroit News: Michigan voters back virus vaccinations, Whitmer pandemic measures, poll finds Crain’s Detroit Business: Detroit Chamber poll: Voters support mask mandate, want action on saving small businesses Click on Detroit: Survey: Michigan voters favor Whitmer while many believe COVID …

Dec. 14, 2020 Detroit Is It By John Bozick With COVID-19, election madness, and economic woes, it’s important to remember some of the happier matters taking place in Detroit. One instance is the awarding of “NeighborHUB” grants, PPE and other …

Dec. 3, 2020 – The Detroit News

“He is not only a trusted partner and friend to me and others,” he said. “He is a valued counselor to senior members of the business community. He’s been a trusted adviser and counselor to senior elected officials. He’s got a wealth of experience and perspective and judgment that I value greatly.

November 16 – Crain’s Detroit Business

When the new Michigan House of Representatives is seated in January, our elected state leadership will face its most daunting challenge since the Great Depression, if not ever. And given how hard the Great Recession hit Michigan, that’s saying something.

November 4 – The Detroit News

“We’ve become numb to outrageous behavior, outrageous events, outrageous things,” says Sandy Baruah, CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber and head of the Small Business Administration under President George W. Bush. “We’re all on edge. And we’re less interested in a calm and thoughtful conversation. No one is rewarding that.”

November 1 – Crain’s Detroit Business

Small businesses dealing with a variety of challenges are anxiously awaiting the results of the election. Small businesses in need of additional financial aid during the coronavirus recession and facing labor shortages during the pandemic are anxiously awaiting Tuesday’s presidential election results.