Over twenty years in the making, the @GordieHoweBrg — paid for by our Canadian friends — is expected to open later this summer and will bring a major economic impact to the Detroit Region by bolstering one of the world’s most lucrative trade relationships. Watch Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer @Baruah_DRC_CEO share his insights on @FOX2News: fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-6d…

The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee announced its initial slate of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing a group of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan State Senate, and Michigan House of Representatives who are committed to fostering economic growth and job creation. View the full list of endorsed candidates at: detroitchamber.com/detroit-r…

Chamber member Citizens has been recognized as one of America's most charitable companies by Newsweek. Thank you for investing in the Detroit Region and strengthening our community! Read the full release below. ⏬ rankings.newsweek.com/americ…

Applications are open for Leadership Detroit Class 47! Leadership Detroit is a premier leadership enrichment program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the key challenges and opportunities affecting the Detroit Region, and to foster informed and engaged leadership that drives positive change. Learn more and apply at: detroitchamber.com/leadershi…

The 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference brought together local and national voices from across the spectrum and encouraged civil, productive exchanges, highlighting Michigan’s unique potential to unite diverse perspectives and find “common ground” amidst a divisive political environment. Explore this year's Top Ten moments at: detroitchamber.com/top-ten-m…

The Honorables Chris Sununu and Jon Tester agreed that extremism and money are making political compromise and good government almost unknown in Washington, D.C., today. But each said in a moderated conversation with @michigan_public’s @ZoeMichigan that a return to moderation is possible and desirable. Watch a recap of their conversation from #MPC26 at: bit.ly/4ubXuaT

In her last Mackinac Policy Conference keynote address as Michigan’s Governor, @GovWhitmer revisited her many achievements in office, including factories, foundations, education, and, of course, the roads. Read a recap of her discussion at: detroitchamber.com/whitmer-b…

A few members of the CEDAM team attended the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference (#MPC26) hosted by @DetroitChamber. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet our partners & discuss our state's most pressing issues around housing, economic development, and more.

Making her debut keynote address on the Mackinac stage, @CityofDetroit Mayor @MsMarySheffield describes Detroit’s progress over the last decade as undeniable. But instead of maintaining the progress made before her, the first Black female mayor intends to help Detroit “rise higher” through bold thinking. Watch a recap of her session at: detroitchamber.com/sheffield…

Missed a panel at #MPC26 or looking to share your favorite session with a colleague? View session recaps at: detroitchamber.com/category/…

#MPC26 is over - but the quest for common ground doesn't stop here. We hope you'll continue these conversations, not just in the Detroit Region - but throughout Michigan.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is giving her last keynote address now at the Mackinac Policy Conference @GongwerMichigan

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidates @HaleyForMI, @AbdulElSayed, and @MalloryMcMorrow debate merits of taking campaign donations from AIPAC, at @DetroitChamber Mackinac Conference:

#MPC26 is live on Day Three! Catch up on the latest Conference news and tune in to our final sessions: bit.ly/49XgN0q

Mayor Sheffield took the stage at the Mackinac Policy Conference with a message rooted in Detroit's future: growth only matters when people can feel it in their everyday lives. "Poverty elimination is a growth strategy." From strengthening neighborhoods and expanding opportunity to investing in economic mobility and stability for working families, Mayor Sheffield shared a vision for a Detroit where progress reaches every block, every household, and every generation. Because when we invest in people, Detroit continues to rise higher. #RiseHigher #Detroit #MPC2026

66% of Detroit tri-county adults are satisfied with local job availability — but city of Detroit residents report just 38% satisfaction. Explore the new @DetroitChamber & Gallup interactive map comparing jobs, healthcare, education & wellbeing across the region:

Democrats and Republicans on Finding Common Ground Amid Political Division, @detroitchamber hosts – LIVE on C-SPAN c-span.org/event/public-affa…

66% of adults in the Detroit tri-county area say they are satisfied with the availability of good jobs where they live, with over eight in 10 residents in Rochester, Royal Oak and Canton expressing satisfaction. Comparatively, those within the city of Detroit report much lower satisfaction, at just 38%. Explore the new @DetroitChamber and Gallup interactive map to compare how views of job opportunities, healthcare, education and wellbeing vary across counties, municipalities and neighborhoods in Detroit: on.gallup.com/4uEdNOW