State of the Region
2026 State of the Region | Confronting a Stark Reality: The House Is on Fire
March 26, 2026The Detroit Region and Michigan will continue to decline in critical national rankings until public officials develop long-term bipartisan solutions.…
Anjelica Miller
Top Execs Address Uncertainty, Talent, and Michigan in the Innovation Economy
March 26, 2026At the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2026 State of the Region event, four panelists offered a candid assessment of Michigan’s economic…
Allie Ciak
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Ron Insana on the Economy’s Wild Cards
March 26, 2026Veteran financial journalist Ron Insana explains why today’s economy feels like “everything, everywhere, all at once,” as inflation, housing constraints,…
Krishaun Burns
Michigan in the Crosshairs: The Fraught Relationship Between the US and Canada
April 4, 2025Just one day before the 10% minimum tariffs were set to take effect, James Blanchard, former Michigan Governor and U.S.…
Allie Ciak
Detroit Regional Chamber Discusses Trump Tariffs Amid Ever-changing Future
April 3, 2025Business leaders gathered for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s State of the Region presentation on Tuesday and a big discussion item…
Tariffs Weigh Heavy on Detroit Regional Chamber’s State of the Region as Trump Pledges Additional Levies
April 3, 2025While the Detroit Regional Chamber celebrated a resilient economy, low unemployment and a prosperous business environment in the region, President…
2025 State of the Region Panel: Tariff Causes and Effects
April 2, 2025During the 2025 State of the Region, trade policy experts discussed the implications of the April 2 tariff increases for…
Anjelica Miller
Innovation and Inflation: How is the Detroit Region Faring?
April 2, 2025Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah opened the 2025 State of the Region event giving…
Allie Ciak
2025 State of the Region Report Released
April 2, 2025Yesterday at the 2025 State of the Region, the Detroit Regional Chamber released its 11th annual State of the Region…
Metro Detroit Business Leaders Eye Tariff, Inflation Risks
April 2, 2025As new tariffs loom and economic sentiment shifts, business leaders in Metro Detroit are watching closely and preparing to adjust,…
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