Research

New GDP Report Shows an Economic Turnaround, but Don’t Be Fooled
October 27, 2022The government's official scorecard shows a rebound in economic growth during the late summer and early fall. But analysts say…

Global Detroit Releases Data Showcasing Importance of International Students to Michigan’s Workforce, $825M Annual Economic Contribution
October 17, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber participated in a press conference hosted by Global Detroit to release never-seen-before data demonstrating the importance…

U-M Study: Detroit to Withstand Future Economic Slowdowns Quicker Than Rest of State, Nation
August 30, 2022A new study from the University of Michigan says Detroit will withstand upcoming economic slowdowns better than Michigan or the…

Michigan Releases Latest Career Projections at Annual Occupational Outlook Conference
August 12, 2022LEO and DTMB hosted Michigan's fifth annual Occupational Outlook Conference at Schoolcraft College and presented the latest long-term statewide employment…

Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow Down, a Big Win for the Fed
August 12, 2022The consumer outlook for inflation decreased significantly in July amid a sharp drop in gas prices and a growing belief…

Detroit Regional Chamber Research And Data Team Recognized By Council For Community And Economic Research
June 23, 2022This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Research and Data Team received the “Best Project Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” research…

New Statewide Poll Reveals Perceptions on Inflation, Education, Business’ Role in Society, Evolving Voter Motivations, and More
May 31, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from its latest statewide poll of registered Michigan voters as the Chamber’s 2022 Mackinac…

UM forecast: Detroit to reach pre-pandemic employment in 2023
February 21, 2022Detroit's economic recovery from the pandemic will accelerate in the coming years, according to a forecast from the Research Seminar…

January Retail Sales Surge 3.8% as Consumers Defy Inflation
February 18, 2022Fueled by pay gains, solid hiring, and enhanced savings, Americans sharply ramped up their spending at retail stores last month…

Inflation Up, Virus Down as Priorities in US, Poll Shows
January 11, 2022A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that management of the pandemic, once an issue that strongly…

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