Detroit Regional Chamber
Recent News About Detroit Regional Chamber
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DoD announces Mentor-Protégé Program Summit for July 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), in collaboration with the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, will host its Mentor-Protégé Program Summit from July 29 to August 1, 2024.
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Michigan-based startups invited to apply for Fall UnDemo Day
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will remain open until August 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered.
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US Department of Labor implements new overtime rules effective July 1
The U.S. Department of Labor's final rule, "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees," which amends the regulations at 29 CFR part 541 under the Fair Labor Standards Act, took effect this week.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic raises funds for Detroit's digital equity
This year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic concluded with an exciting finish on Sunday, but the tournament's organizers anticipate its impact in Detroit to persist throughout the year.
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Supreme Court ends Chevron doctrine affecting federal regulation authority
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the Reagan-era Chevron deference doctrine. Chevron allowed federal agencies to have reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal laws, giving agencies and the President powers to legislate outside of Congress. This meant that federal agencies charged with rulemaking were given the final say on implementing and creating rules resulting from passed legislation.
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Study highlights cost-saving benefits of disaster preparedness
Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity, with billion-dollar disasters becoming commonplace. In 2022 alone, the cost of natural disasters exceeded $360 billion globally, including more than 40 weather events each causing over $1 billion in damage. With these escalating costs, it is essential for governments, businesses, and households to invest in resilience to ensure community prosperity.
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House votes to lengthen unemployment benefits to 26 weeks
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved legislation to extend the maximum duration of unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. The bill, introduced a week ago, was passed by the Democratic-led House on Wednesday.
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Michigan House votes narrowly to expand unemployment benefits
Eligibility for unemployment benefits in Michigan would be expanded from 20 to 26 weeks under legislation that cleared the state House Wednesday over objections from Republicans and business groups.
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Michigan's FY25 budget focuses on talent development, economic growth
The Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, passed on June 27, includes several investments aimed at supporting Michigan’s business community. The budget aligns with the Detroit Regional Chamber’s policy priorities and focuses on talent development, economic growth, and community support.
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U.S. Chamber seeks applicants for America's Top 100 Small Businesses List
The U.S. Chamber’s CO—, an award-winning digital platform for small businesses, is seeking digital innovators, customer champions, and growth accelerators to join its 2024 CO—100 list. This list highlights the top 100 small and mid-sized businesses in the United States.
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Business community opposes House Bill 5827 on unemployment insurance
House Bill 5827, introduced to address changes in unemployment insurance, proposes extending the duration an individual can receive unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.
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Score SE Michigan announces free webinar on scaling small businesses
Service Corps of Retired Executives of Southeast Michigan (SCORE SE Michigan) has announced a free webinar, "How to Scale Your Business," aimed at assisting small business entrepreneurs. The webinar will delve into five essential steps for effectively scaling a small business. It will be led by Andrew Frazier, founder of Small Business Pro University.
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Constellation Brands opens new headquarters in Rochester
Constellation Brands has inaugurated its new headquarters in downtown Rochester, NY. The building, located across Broad Street from the Blue Cross Arena, features a rooftop workspace offering notable views of the city. This move follows the end of Constellation's lease in Victor and aims to foster employee collaboration and contribute to downtown revitalization.
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SBAM Foundation opens applications for small business support hub grant program
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation has announced that its Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program is now accepting applications for grant funding. The SBSH Grant Program was created to address the needs of established businesses in the first and second stages that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program offers free programming, courses, events, and support designed to help small businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic and achieve success.
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GOP lawmakers clash with Democrats over Grosse Ile toll bridge bill
Republican lawmakers briefly broke out in shouting Thursday on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives when Democrats in the majority wouldn’t let one GOP member speak on a bill for an issue that doesn’t affect his district.
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Detroit Regional Chamber joins coalition urging support for digital trade rules
The Detroit Regional Chamber, along with over 100 organizations representing 45 states, has signed a coalition letter from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce urging the Biden Administration to support robust digital trade rules previously approved by Congress in past trade agreements.
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Sandy K. Baruah to guest host on WJR 760 AM on June 20
Sandy K. Baruah, the Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, will take over the WJR 760 AM radio waves on June 20 from noon to 2 p.m. He will interview several business and government leaders, including Michigan Central’s Josh Sirefman, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, The Glengariff Group’s Richard Czuba, and Gallup Center on Black Voices’ Camille Lloyd.
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Sandy K. Baruah hosts 'Focus' on WJR 760 AM with key business leaders
On June 20, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah took over the WJR 760 AM radio waves as guest host of Focus, interviewing several prominent business and government leaders, including Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI 9), Michigan Central’s Josh Sirefman, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, The Glengariff Group’s Richard Czuba, and Gallup Center on Black Voices’ Camille Lloyd.
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Support hub offers relief for struggling Michigan small businesses
Michigan’s small businesses, still grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, are being offered a lifeline through a comprehensive initiative of grants, courses, and other forms of support. The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation has launched the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program aimed at helping Michigan entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. This initiative targets owners of first- and second-stage businesses, providing them access to a wide range of resources designed to enhance business growth, stability, and efficiency.
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Business groups criticize Michigan AG's planned climate change lawsuit
Several of Michigan’s largest business groups on Thursday criticized state Attorney General Dana Nessel’s plan to sue the fossil fuel industry over climate change, labeling it as "frivolous" and harmful to the economy.