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Business Groups Lobby Lawmakers, Governor To Create State-Funded College Scholarships
June 23, 2022Crain’s Detroit Business David Eggert June 08, 2022 LANSING — Several major statewide and local business groups are supporting a…

Detroit Among Great Lakes Chambers to Sign Letter Advocating for Federal Innovation Priorities
June 22, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber is among 14 chambers representing almost 50,000 businesses across the Great Lakes region that have come…

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…

Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 State Budget Recommendations
February 23, 2022In response to Michigan’s budgetary surplus, the Chamber has evaluated opportunities to strategically spend the money that will help transform…

Canadian, US business associations call for immediate action to open Ambassador Bridge
February 8, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber joined business groups on both sides of the U.S. and Canadian border to issue the following…

2022 Legislative Priorities Focus on Expanding Education and Talent, Securing Michigan’s Global Automotive Leadership, Advancing Racial Justice and Economic Equity, Supporting Democratic Norms, and More
January 26, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber released its 2022 legislative priorities. The Chamber’s leading policy influence and expertise, both in the Detroit…

Chamber Applauds Detroit City Council on Selection of Mary Sheffield as New President
January 5, 2022On Tuesday, Jan. 4, the Detroit City Council chose Mary Sheffield as its new president.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Economic Development Legislation with MICHauto And Chamber Advocacy
December 21, 2021On Monday, Dec. 20, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bipartisan Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) package to support small…

Panel of Top Women Leaders in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Talk Challenges, Resources, and Social Equity During Nov. 9 Panel
November 16, 2021In 2008, Michigan became the 13th state in the United States to legalize medical cannabis. Ten years later, a 56% vote…

$50 Million Minority-Owned Cannabis Facility Breaks Ground in Detroit
October 22, 2021Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber broke ground on a $50 million cannabis operations and training center in Detroit’s trendy Corktown neighborhood. Players…

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