Janice Winfrey, a former math teacher who’s now the top election official in Michigan’s largest city, received threats, criticism and national attention as supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the 2020 election.
Continue ReadingJanice Winfrey, a former math teacher who’s now the top election official in Michigan’s largest city, received threats, criticism and national attention as supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the 2020 election.
Continue ReadingDETROIT (Aug. 24, 2021) – Today the Detroit Regional Chamber joined business groups from around the state to applaud Gov. Whitmer’s request to President Biden to resettle Afghan refugees in Michigan. Michigan’s diverse population and long history of welcoming immigrants …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams testified before the Michigan House House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent Thursday against House Bill 4471, which would restrict businesses from making their own decisions requiring vaccines and masks.
Continue ReadingDETROIT – August 18, 2021 – Today, the Detroit Pistons and Shopify, a leading commerce platform powering 1.7+ million businesses, announced they will team up to launch SHOP313, an immersive, first-of-its-kind small business platform focused on amplifying and supporting small businesses in …
Continue ReadingSandy K. Baruah and Doug Ross This piece was originally published in the Detroit Free Press When you step away from the partisan rhetoric that dominates public conversation and stop to think about the legislation that has changed our lives, …
Continue ReadingGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity product presentation event in September, giving Michigan businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. The event …
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