In a discussion hosted by the Detroit Economic Club on Monday, Nov. 29, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo discussed the critical role the manufacturing industry plays in the state and national economic recovery and the imperative to invest domestically in the R&D and production associated with semiconductor chips.
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How to Shop Small Business Saturday in Metro Detroit, Nov. 27
Shop small this holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 27, Small Business Saturday. Learn about events and deals in Metro Detroit to support the local economy.
Continue ReadingGov. Whitmer Proclaims Nov. 27 Small Business Saturday, Encourages Michiganders to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season and Year-Round
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today declared Nov. 27 as Small Business Saturday in Michigan and urges Michiganders to buy locally this Saturday and throughout the year to support Michigan’s small businesses.
Continue ReadingPresident Biden Celebrates Michigan’s Global Automotive Leadership at GM’s Factory Zero
President Joe Biden came to Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to help open GM’s retooled Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The President was joined by GM CEO Mary Barra, United Auto Workers President Ray Curry, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, members …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Named Among 2021 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Awardees
DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2021) – For the third consecutive year, the Detroit Regional Chamber has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Detroit Free Press. The recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered …
Continue ReadingU-M launches SEAS Sustainability Clinic in Detroit to combat the effects of climate change
Building upon its mission to have a real-world impact for people, communities, and businesses, the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) announced the launch of the SEAS Sustainability Clinic. Its goal: improve the ability of the City of Detroit and nonprofits serving the City to address the impacts of climate change on the natural and built environment, human health, and the city’s finances—while working to enhance sustainability policy and action.
Continue ReadingInfrastructure Investment Bill Will Bring $11.3B to Michigan, Thanks to Rep. Upton, MI Reps. Who Voted Yes
On Nov. 15, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill passed the U.S. Senate in August with 69 votes, 19 of which were Republicans, and …
Continue ReadingDetroit Regional Chamber Board Members Named Among Crain’s 2021 100 Most Influential Women
Congratulations to the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors members who made Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2021 list of 100 Most Influential Women.
Continue ReadingNine Reasons to Apply for Leadership Detroit
Applications for the 2021-2022 cohort of Leadership Detroit are currently open, and the deadline to apply is rapidly approaching: Tuesday, Nov. 23. Here are nine reasons why you should apply. Engage in Intimate Discussions with Leaders Who Can Influence Change The unique aspect …
Continue ReadingMICHauto and the Chamber Join Gov. Whitmer in Supporting ‘Jobs Court’ Pilot Program to Keep Communities Safe by Putting Michiganders to Work
LANSING, Mich. — Today, as part of Governor Whitmer’s MI Safe Communities Plan, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined Attorney General Dana Nessel, MICHauto, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Goodwill Industries, the United Auto …
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