Press Releases

As one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country, the Detroit Regional Chamber has a lot of late-breaking news. The Chamber always aims to keep members updated on the latest developments and events in Southeast Michigan.

• Detroit Regional Chamber Statement on the Passing of Carl Levin, Michigan’s Longest-Serving Senator

  Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued a on the passing of Carl Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving Senator.

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• Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressmen Gomez, Kildee, Larson Introduce New Bill to Invest in America’s Downtowns

  Bill will create tax credit to convert unused office buildings to residential, retail and commercial properties WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI), Gary Peters (MI), and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and John B. Larson (CT-01) today introduced …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements for Detroit City Council Primaries

  DETROIT (July 28, 2021) – The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsement of Detroit City Council candidates in advance of the Aug. 3 primary elections. “Collaborative and thoughtful leadership on the City Council that works …

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• Chamber Statement on New Vaccine Incentive: MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes

  DETROIT (July 1, 2021) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle that gives vaccinated Michiganders a chance to win $5 million in cash and a combined total of nearly $500,000 in …

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• Chamber Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s Veto of Worker-Safety Tax Relief

  DETROIT (June 25, 2021) – Detroit Regional Chamber vice president of Government Relations Brad Williams issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s vetoes of House Bill 4224 and 4225, which would have provided businesses critical tax relief on purchases of …

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