This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Open RFP for Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3) for Academic Advising Redesign Implementation appeared first on Detroit Regional Chamber ..read more

Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Candidate Filing Deadline Sets Battle for House Control House races across the state are starting to take shape, with the window for candidate filing closed at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of the 110 districts, from the Upper Peninsula to the Indiana and Ohio borders, has at least a Democrat and a Republican in the race. Gongwer News ..read more

Photo credit: Katy Kildee, The Detroit News WJR April 25, 2024 Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, was a recent guest on WJR’s Focus to discuss the 2024 NFL Draft and it’s significance with General Motors’ Terry Rhadigan. Listen to the Full Interview The post WJR: Sandy K. Baruah Discusses Significance of the 2024 NFL Draft appeared first on Detroit Regional Chamber ..read more

U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in Q1 2024, Weaker Than Expected The U.S. economy grew at a 1.6% annual pace in the first quarter of 2024 according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This U.S. GDP reading came in lower than expected following two strong quarterly reports of 3.4% and 4.9% growth. Consumer spending rose, but less quickly, with growth concentrated in services. Spending decreases were seen on goods such as vehicles and gasoline.  Revised estimates will be released May 30, 2024. The labor market remains robust nationally as new claims for unemp ..read more

Detroit Free Press Susan Selasky April 23, 2024 A new food hall concept touting a huge bar and daytime and evening entertainment is scheduled to open in time for the NFL draft in a space that once housed the same concept. Called Recess Detroit, the food hall will open on Wednesday showcasing four, Black-owned culinary concepts from local owners. A thrust of the project is “championing culture, cuisine, and community engagement,” according to a news release. The visionaries behind Recess Detroit are Kai Bowman and Roddy Allen. Bowman serves as chief operating officer of the Metro Black Busines ..read more

U.S. Chamber of Commerce — Across the country, small businesses are feeling the effects of retail crime, with over 50% falling victim just last year. Statistics show small business owners believe the matter is only getting worse, making it more important than ever to find a solution to support entrepreneurs nationwide and promote a safe marketplace for all. During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Retail Crime event, John Flynn, District Attorney of Erie County, NY, and Chair of the Board at the National District Attorneys Association, discussed the impact of retail crime on ..read more

Michigan Chamber of Commerce Advocacy News – April 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Labor released its final overtime rule April 23, ending months of speculation about how high they might raise the salary threshold. Why it matters:  For an employee to be exempt from being paid overtime (i.e., not eligible) they must:  (1) be paid a salary; (2) be paid a salary above a specified threshold; and (3) meet the defined duties of the specific exemption such as executive, administrative, or professional (often referred to as “white collar” exemptions).  These exemptions are important because ..read more

New Detroit Inc., the nation’s first racial justice coalition that works toward racial equity and dismantling systemic racism, has announced it is accepting nominations for its inaugural “Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity 2024 Leadership Awards.” Just Lead is New Detroit’s annual leadership conference that celebrates and informs leaders in racial equity. The awards are open to leaders in Michigan with an emphasis on impact in Southeast Michigan. New Detroit will choose one recipient from the following categories: Lifetime Achievement: With this award, we celebrate a leader whose lifetime eff ..read more

Can’t make it downtown for the NFL Draft festivities this week? Get a glimpse at the final touches being put on for the NFL Draft in Downtown Detroit. View the Stream The post Get a Bird’s Eye View of the NFL Draft Set-Up appeared first on Detroit Regional Chamber ..read more

Michigan Chronicle Miss AJ Williams April 20, 2024 After 14 years of tireless work and community support, Detroit is celebrating a major victory! The city’s first Black-led and community-owned grocery store, the Detroit People’s Food Co-op (DPFC), is opening its doors on May 1, 2024. This marks a historic moment in Detroit’s fight for food justice and economic empowerment. “This is the result of a diverse community coming together to create a solution for everyone in Detroit,” said Lanay Gilbert-Williams, president of the DPFC board. “There’s no other business in the city with over 2,500 owne ..read more