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Detroit Policy Conference to focus on regional innovation economy

Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah recently participated in an interview with Detroit PBS' One Detroit to discuss the upcoming 2025 Detroit Policy Conference.

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

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Michigan braces for potential impact of new trade tariffs

The automotive industry is deeply intertwined with the global economy, sourcing and manufacturing components worldwide.

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 21, 2025

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US Chamber CEO emphasizes local focus in annual business address

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 17, 2025

Suzanne P. Clark, President and CEO of the US Chamber, delivered the annual 'State of American Business' address on January 16.

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Chamber supports amendments to Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 14, 2025

On January 14, Brian Shoaf, Vice President of Public Policy and Business Advocacy at the Detroit Regional Chamber, addressed the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses.

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Michigan enacts bipartisan bills supporting innovation fund and R&D tax credit

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a series of bipartisan bills to establish the Michigan Innovation Fund and an R&D Tax Credit.

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Detroit leaders discuss future downtown developments

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 13, 2025

Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah participated in a discussion on WDIV’s Flashpoint regarding upcoming developments in downtown Detroit.

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Small businesses' role remains vital despite economic challenges

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 13, 2025

The Small Business Administration (SBA) classifies any independent business with fewer than 500 employees as a "small business."

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Michigan opens applications for broadband equity program

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 9, 2025

LANSING, Mich.— The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI), part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, has opened the application period for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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Michigan legislature considers changes to earned sick time act

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 9, 2025

The Detroit Regional Chamber's Public Policy and Business Advocacy team has focused on the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage reform over the past five months.

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Devon O'Reilly receives Forty Under 40 Award from ACCE

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 9, 2025

The Detroit Regional Chamber has announced that Devon O’Reilly, the Senior Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, has been honored with the Forty Under 40 Award by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

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Small business sales rise in December; North Dakota leads growth

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

Month-over-month sales at small businesses in December increased by 2.0% from November, while year-over-year sales rose by 4.9% compared to December 2023.

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Michigan legislature faces key issues: sick leave law reform among top priorities

By Detroit City Wire | Jan 8, 2025

As Michigan's 103rd Legislature begins its session, the Detroit Regional Chamber's Public Policy and Business Advocacy team has identified key legislative priorities for the business community.