ICYMI | How Women in Leadership Are Redefining Power, Progress, and Possibility
Last week, the Detroit Regional Chamber hosted its annual International Women’s Day event, convening business professionals and leaders for an afternoon of empowerment and celebration.
At this year’s event, leading women from various sectors across the Detroit Region shared their personal interpretations of this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” and how it impacts their lives, both personally and professionally, during individual keynotes and a panel discussion.
During her keynote address, Chamber Board of Directors member Tiffany A. Albert emphasized that generosity is “not a loss of power but a multiplier.”
“I believe that when people have the right support, whether it’s mentorship, allyship, advocacy, tools, resources, education, training, we don’t just grow. We actually become limitless,” said Albert.
Securing the Talent Pipeline: The Push to Restore Going PRO, Expand Dual Enrollment
With the next state budget process underway, the Chamber is championing the restoration of the Going PRO Talent Fund and advocating for crucial changes to dual enrollment programs.
What’s at stake: The Going PRO Talent Fund was an employer-driven, reimbursable grant program considered by many Chamber members to be the best talent development initiative supported by the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget recommendation would completely cut the workforce program.
What needs improvement: Dual enrollment serves as an economic competitiveness strategy that is critical to strengthening the Region’s talent pipeline. However, under Michigan’s current funding formula, school districts that pay millions each year for dual enrollment courses are financially punished for doing so. The state must develop a new funding model for dual enrollment.
AI Office Hour | Get the Latest Insights, Trends, and Data in AI
AI Office Hour is a monthly, complimentary webinar series designed to provide Chamber members with the latest insights, trends, and data in AI. Each month, a Chamber member who has championed AI within their organization is selected to showcase practical applications and best practices that business leaders can leverage.
Don’t miss next month’s session on Tuesday, April 14, Human OS: The Future of Intelligence for Business, hosted by REBRANDX. Hear from Chamber Board of Directors member Hajj Flemings, AI Futurist and Architect and REBRANDX Chief Executive Officer, who will share a practical operating system for the age of AI, showing how critical thinking, judgment, and lived experience combine with intelligent tools to drive growth and resilience for businesses of all sizes.
Don’t Miss This Year’s State of the Region, March 25 |
The Detroit Region is being shaped by economic uncertainty, workforce shifts, and evolving business conditions. Hear what this means for you and your business at the 2026 State of the Region on Wednesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leading business experts, including Chamber Board members Sixteen42 Ventures’ Dennis W. Archer Jr., Citizens’ Yasmeen Jasey, and DTE Energy’s Trevor Lauer, will offer insight into the Region’s key economic indicators and opportunities. |
Learn How to Transform Your Workforce in the Digital Age, March 26 |
You’re invited to an exclusive event with Ida Byrd-Hill, author of “Culture Re-Wired: Unleash Your Inner AI CEO”. Through a panel discussion and interactive breakout sessions, you will gain valuable insights into harnessing AI for business transformation. To bring these concepts to life, IBM watsonx’s Madison Gooch will also share real-world examples of how companies are successfully training, empowering, and transforming their workforce with AI, creating a culture of innovation and growth. All attendees will be mailed a copy of “Culture Re-Wired: Unleash Your Inner AI CEO”. |
Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 150 Years |
Congratulations to the Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce on its 150th anniversary. Learn more about the Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce and its impact. |
Experience a New Era of Cross-Border Connection |
Photo credit: Gordie Howe International Bridge |
Businesses are invited to “break away” and experience a new era of cross-border connection, with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and Bridging North America’s new toll discount program, Breakaway, for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The initial launch of Breakaway is exclusively for business accounts, providing companies with an opportunity to sign up and prepare their fleets for a seamless experience when the bridge opens. Learn more about Breakaway business accounts in an upcoming session on March 23, March 25, or March 27. |
| Join the Chamber on Tuesday, April 14, for its third installment of the Small Business and Advocacy series. Attendees will enjoy a resource fair and panel discussion, moderated by Brian J. Shoaf, the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Advocacy. |
On Thursday, April 30, hear from Oakland County Executive David Coulter, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel during a moderated discussion about how they will continue to work together for the Detroit Region’s future and public policy issues impacting local businesses. |
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ICYMI | Voters Unaware as Michigan’s Economic and Education Rankings Continue to Plummet |
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The Chamber recently released findings from its latest statewide poll of 600 registered Michigan voters in partnership with the Glengariff Group, Inc. Dive deeper into the latest Michigan Voter Poll, which covers Michigan’s national rankings, data centers, and more. Related | In a column, Michigan Advance’s Rick Haglund discusses the new poll and how voters are being misled about the cause of Michigan’s economic decline. |
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