Detroit Regional Chamber

Read the latest statement from MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. on the extended tariff relief announced today. https://lnkd.in/g4qStzM8

Detroit City Council President and mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield shared her plans to continue revitalizing the city's neighborhoods with Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah as he guest-hosted WJR Radio's 'Focus with Paul W. Smith’. The Chamber-PAC endorsed President Sheffield for mayor in the upcoming election Nov. 4. Listen to their full conversation at: https://bit.ly/3JbtyKA

Black Tech Saturdays is a digital skills lab offering hands-on, data-driven technology training to empower Detroit residents with critical tech skills that enhance economic mobility and improve quality of life. Learn how they're using their NeighborHUB grant funds to further their mission and support their community - then visit our website to learn how you can apply for the 2026 NeighborHUB grant. https://lnkd.in/eBG-UvW

#ICYMI: The City of Detroit, Michigan Central, and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate a $40 million project for a new multimodal transportation hub within the Michigan Central Innovation District. https://lnkd.in/e8rt_BuG

Thanks for tuning in to WJR 760 AM today to catch Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah. A recap of his special guest-hosted episode of "Focus with Paul W. Smith" will be available soon.

We recently hosted our annual Fall Convening at St. Clair County Community College and shared some overall highlights from our community college partners across the Detroit Region:     📈 Fall enrollment is up  🎓 Graduation and persistence rates are increasing  💭 Students have better access to mental health services  🖥 New technology is allowing for better coordination and communication  ️🏢 Improved caseload management for advisors and counselors  🏫 Dual enrollment student participation is up, plus more dual enrollment partnerships with high schools    Learn more about the Fall Convening and what's ahead for the Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative: https://lnkd.in/ehbQg7Tv

When this post is one hour old, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah will be live guest-hosting "Focus With Paul W. Smith"! Tune in to WJR 760 AM at noon to hear from some of the Region's top leaders at: https://player.wjr.com/

Applications are now open for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)'s Going PRO Talent Fund - a statewide grant to build Michigan's economy and a competitive workforce. Learn more about the grant and apply by Oct. 30 at: https://lnkd.in/g4mPNRUA

Detroit’s mayoral and city council elections are coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you’re a Detroit citizen, make sure you have a plan to vote – whether it’s absentee, early, or in-person. Sign up for election alerts and newsletters, double-check out your voter information, and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/d-hyZBb

The State of Education and Talent returns Nov. 18 with the release of the sixth annual report measuring key indicators of the Detroit Region’s talent pipeline. This virtual event will feature a review of the report's key trends and challenges shaping the future of our workforce. Business and education leaders will then discuss the findings and the critical perception crisis facing higher education and its impact on regional competitiveness. Save your spot now at this free virtual event: https://lnkd.in/eXCqn8g9