State of the Region

2021 State of the Region: Reasons for Optimism but K-Shaped Recovery Exacerbates Challenges Ahead
February 26, 2021There are some positive economic trends that should give Michigan optimism in recovering from the pandemic. However, the disproportionate K-shaped…

Quicken Loans’ Chief Executive Officer: Economic Excitement is Building, Detroit Well Positioned
February 26, 2021Farner, who is also the chief executive officer of Rocket Mortgage, joined ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis, chief business, economics, and…

Detroit Chamber report: K-shaped recovery leaving metro Detroiters behind
February 26, 2021Crain's Detroit Business Feb. 25, 2021 Dustin Walsh Unemployment and the economy are moving in the right direction as COVID-19…

Metro Detroit economy hit hard by COVID-19: New report shows where it hurt the most
February 26, 2021Detroit Free Press Feb. 25, 2021 Adrienne Roberts The pandemic has impacted the U.S. economy and workers unevenly, and that…

Michigan Business Leaders Share Experiences from 2020: State of the Region Response
February 25, 2021Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah moderated a panel with Linda Hubbard, president and chief operating officer…

Study Supports Detroit Promise Path’s Effectiveness in Boosting Student Success
May 15, 2019“Providing Detroit high schools students access to college is one part of a solution to ensure student success," said Sandy Baruah, president…

Bridging the Bias: The Center for Michigan’s Bridge Magazine Launches News Bubble Swap to Foster Empathy, Widen Perspectives
October 6, 2017Staff at The Center for Michigan and Bridge magazine noticed a troubling trend following the 2016 U.S. presidential election. As…

Tech Startup Lessons from Israel: Entrepreneurs Thrive with Collaboration, Government Support
February 13, 2017A robust talent pipeline. Government support for startups. Strong academic and STEM education programs. No fear of failure. These are…

Forward Detroit Quarterly Results
October 17, 2016For the first quarter of 2016 the Detroit Regional Chamber's Forward Detroit strategy reported the above results. The Chamber's Business…

Global Automotive Forum Offers Insight Into Future of Mobility Industry in China
July 12, 2016As part of a strategic effort to learn more about Chinese automotive market trends and strengthen existing industry relationships, the…

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