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Recent News About Detroit Regional Chamber
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Detroit Regional Chamber opposes Attorney General Nessel’s fossil fuel lawsuit
The Detroit Regional Chamber has joined a coalition opposing Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Chamber, discussed the decision on WJR-AM's "Focus with Paul W. Smith" on June 10, 2024.
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Henry Ford Health + MSU break ground on $335M research facility
The Detroit Regional Chamber has extended its congratulations to Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University on the groundbreaking of the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center. This facility, located in Detroit, aims to create economic opportunities and redefine health and well-being for the city. It will also house the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute, supported by the Gilbert Family Foundation and NF Forward.
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Michigan CEOs urge lawmakers to back $600M annual economic plan
Some of Michigan’s most influential business leaders are urging state lawmakers to support a 10-year economic development package that would allocate $600 million annually to business-attraction incentives, public transportation, housing, and community revitalization.
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Detroit Regional Chamber supports Launch Michigan’s FY25 budget requests
Michigan's future depends on the graduates of its K-12 and postsecondary education systems. Ensuring that graduates are ready for the jobs of today and tomorrow means re-imagining today's education systems to ensure students and teachers have the best environments to learn and work in.
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Wage inflation peaks as small businesses face mixed hiring prospects
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates that wage inflation may have reached its peak. This development is favorable for small business owners who have faced challenges in hiring and retaining employees due to escalating wages. The alleviation of wage pressures could be beneficial for America's small business sector.
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Michigan considers free community college under new proposal
Last week, a 16-year-old high school student named Layla shared her concerns about the high cost of college and its impact on her family. During a visit to the Livonia Career Technical Center, it became evident that many students share similar worries and aspirations. The need for young voices in policy discussions is pressing.
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Detroit Regional CEO Group supports SOAR Fund overhaul in letter to legislators
On June 10, 2024, the Detroit Regional CEO Group sent a letter to Michigan House and Senate leaders expressing strong support for passing HB 5768-5770, SB 559, and SB 562. These bills aim to overhaul the state’s current Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund by investing in business attraction, affordable housing, community revitalization, and transit projects.
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Michigan CEOs urge lawmakers to support $600M annual economic development package
Some of Michigan’s most influential business leaders are urging state lawmakers to support a 10-year economic development package that would allocate $600 million annually to business-attraction incentives, public transportation, housing, and community revitalization.
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Detroit Regional Chamber PAC announces August primary election endorsements
DETROIT (June 12, 2024) – The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its bipartisan endorsements for the August 2024 primary elections. The Chamber PAC endorsed candidates in 51 races: eight in the U.S. House of Representatives, 42 in the Michigan House of Representatives, and David Coulter for Oakland County Executive.
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Greg Handel discusses talent topics on "A Healthier Michigan" podcast
Greg Handel, Vice President of Education and Talent at the Detroit Regional Chamber, joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan “A Healthier Michigan” podcast to discuss talent topics covered at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, centered on the theme “Bridging the Future Together.”
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Detroit Regional Chamber's decade-long advocacy leads to Gordie Howe International Bridge milestone
For more than a decade, the Detroit Regional Chamber advocated for a third connection between Detroit and Windsor – the busiest northern border crossing between Canada and the U.S., and a key hub in one of the densest, most interconnected transportation and trade corridors in North America.
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Michigan House committee passes bills overhauling SOAR fund
On June 11, the Michigan House Economic Development and Small Business Committee heard testimony on and passed HB 5768-5770, SB 559, and SB 562, which collectively aim to overhaul the state’s current Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund.