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MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. and Detroit Regional Chamber Chief Strategy Officer Megan Spanitz were recently featured on the latest episode of Franco’s podcast, “frankly,” to discuss MichAuto’s recent rebrand. Stevens and Spanitz shared the importance of growth and change within the automotive industry and dissected MichAuto’s recent rebrand and why it was a success.

Detroit Lions name Danny Brown as High School Football Coach of Week

Danny Brown of Grand Rapids South Christian High School has been named the Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week for week two of the 2024 season. Brown's team, the Sailors, defeated East Grand Rapids 42-28, advancing to a 2-0 record and securing their No. 1 ranking in Division 4. The upcoming game on September 13th will see South Christian face Grand Rapids West Catholic.

How small businesses can craft compelling stories to connect with customers

Humans seek connections in all aspects of life. For business owners, a well-crafted story is essential to forge these connections and ensure that their brand resonates with the target audience.

Baruah, Carnrike, Stevens listed in DBusiness’ Detroit 500

The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah and Tammy J. Carnrike, as well as MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens Jr., have been named among DBusiness’ Detroit 500, a comprehensive list of the most powerful executives in more than 30 industries across metro Detroit and Michigan.

Red Wings' Anton Johansson aims for further development this season

Anton Johansson gained confidence and saw growth in his game during the 2023-24 season. Now, after taking those developmental steps forward, the Detroit Red Wings defenseman prospect is aiming to sharpen even more of his skills this season.

Tarik Skubal nominated for prestigious Roberto Clemente Award

Major League Baseball announced that Tarik Skubal has been named the Detroit Tigers’ 2024 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One, regarded as baseball’s most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers.

Drones introduced to spark youth interest in aerospace careers across michigan

After flying C-130s in combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq and returning to teach young pilots at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Retired Maj. Kyle Sanders has launched a new chapter — encouraging young people to consider careers in aviation and aerospace through drones.

Bank of America launches mobile financial center in Detroit

Bank of America has partnered with SER Metro-Detroit to launch a mobile financial center at the Samaritan Center in Detroit. The initiative, running from September 10 to 13, aims to provide accessible banking services, financial wellness education, credit counseling, personalized meetings with specialists, and insights into digital banking tools.

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Which former Detroit City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Detroit City Wire | Sep 8, 2024

These former Detroit City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Detroit City Wire area weekly mass times

By Detroit City Wire | Sep 7, 2024

The following parishes in the Detroit City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Stalemate sees Detroit City FC secure point against El Paso Locomotive FC

By Detroit City Wire | Sep 7, 2024

El Paso — Detroit City FC settled for a point in a 0-0 draw against Western Conference opponent El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday evening. A difficult night for both sides saw chances throughout, but both backlines stood tall.

Chamber supports new microchip R&D tax credit proposal

Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) has joined a bipartisan coalition to introduce the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2024. This bill, akin to a CHIPS Act 2.0, proposes a new tax credit for microchip research and design.

Sandy K. Baruah discusses national hotel worker strike on WJR-AM

More than 10,000 hotel workers across the country are striking. Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah recently joined WJR-AM’s “All Talk With Kevin Dietz” to discuss the impact this may have around the country.

Detroit City FC aims for crucial win against El Paso Locomotive

Detroit City FC continues their push for the playoffs this Saturday night, traveling to Texas to face off against El Paso Locomotive FC. Kickoff from Southwest University Park is set for 9:00 PM EDT and will be streamed live on ESPN+, broadcast locally on Detroit50 (WKBD-TV). Supporters located in Michigan can stream the match for free at www.cbsnews.com/detroit.

Detroit's Charlie Forslund eyes growth after being drafted by Red Wings