Detroit Regional Chamber

Business Leaders For Michigan recently released its 2024 Benchmarking Report, which ranks Michigan 27th in the nation across key indicators measuring the overall economic prosperity of the state and its people. Learn more about Michigan’s ranking. ?? https://lnkd.in/gCdA6R2a

With only a few days left in the Michigan legislature’s session, the Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy team asks the business community to contact their state legislators and share their thoughts on critical legislative issues that affect Michigan businesses. These issues include: ??Supporting changes to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) ??Extending the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund Program ??Creating a comprehensive R&D Tax Credit ??Opposing extreme labor law changes ??Opposing the repeal of "Dark Stores" Visit the Detroit Regional Chamber blog to learn more about these legislative issues that impact businesses in Michigan and learn how to contact your legislators to make your voice heard. https://lnkd.in/gnWtT2n5

The Detroit Regional Chamber is committed to ensuring employers have the talent they need to thrive in the 21st century economy - right here in Michigan. ? The TalentEd brand will focus on increasing post-high school educational attainment and empowering employers to lead talent development. ??Based on the success of its existing programs like The Detroit Promise and Detroit Drives Degrees, the Chamber is positioned to identify, develop, and scale programs that are needed to develop tomorrow’s talent now. ?? The Chamber’s education and talent strategy is shaped by a CEO Talent Council comprising more than 20 business leaders from a variety of industries and led by Kelly Chief Executive Officer Peter Quigley. Learn more about the new TalentEd brand from Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Education and Talent, Greg Handel: https://lnkd.in/gECP_t6G

This week, Michigan Public’s Zoe Clark, State Senator Sarah Anthony, Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., and the Rocket Community Fund's Director of Education and Employment Marvin L. Logan Jr. shared their insights on the newly-released 2024 State of Education and Talent report. See their key takeaways now. ?? https://lnkd.in/gCQ-B7ij

Explore virtual care services that employers can leverage to provide easier access to primary care services, condition management support, and more with the Detroit Regional Chamber and Wellness Works, in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Thursday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Addressing these health inequities leads to a healthier, more productive, and more engaged workforce. Click below to register. https://lnkd.in/gkNY-Hgu

I really enjoyed being a part of this conversation with the Detroit Regional Chamber. We've continued to make historic investments into advancing our workforce to created an educated and skilled talent pool at a time where the value of a post-secondary education has been thrown into question. However, the data speaks for itself. Degrees still pay hefty dividends! This is especially true for people of color and low-income students. We still have much work to do and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves! https://lnkd.in/gpxtVqGd

Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah appeared on The Gallup Podcast to discuss the important role businesses play in supporting cities and localities. Listen in on the discussion. ?? https://bit.ly/4fNmqz2

Aptiv is one of the founding members of the Michigan Apprentice Network. Yesterday, our network had our quarterly in-person meeting and celebration of National Apprenticeship Week at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where we heard lots of amazing insights about how to start, sustain, and improve apprenticeship programs in Michigan from a diverse group of stakeholders. A big thank you to Greg Handel, Susan Corbin, Mary Cavanagh, Chelsea Hurst, Maher Harhara, Lisa Beard, and Valerie Fulton-Robinson for speaking at our meeting!

As a founding member of the Michigan Apprentice Network (MiAN), the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the many organizations celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! Join the network and explore professional apprenticeships as talent strategy. Employers interested in learning more can contact Christi Taylor, Senior Director of Talent Initiatives, at [email protected].

The Detroit Regional Chamber has again been named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! The 2024 honor is the Chamber’s fifth time receiving this designation, reinforcing its commitment to serving the Detroit Region’s business community and the team that supports the work.