ESTA Changes to Be Implemented: What Your Business Must Do Now
With only two days before the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage changes take effect, Michigan businesses must be prepared for absolute compliance on Feb. 21 to avoid penalties.
The Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy team continues to advocate for changes to both requirements.
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Detroit Drives Degrees Launches Data Collaborative A new Data Collaborative launched by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program will provide comprehensive insight into student progress and achievement in the Detroit Region. Why it matters: “This initiative enables Detroit Drives Degrees and participating colleges to analyze data effectively, highlighting areas that require attention and improvement,” said Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director of Detroit Drives Degrees.
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 Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 26. MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. and Chamber Strategic Advisor Terry Rhadigan will fill in as the guest hosts of WJR 760 AM’s “Focus With Paul W. Smith” show, which will broadcast live in Lansing prior to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. Stevens and Rhadigan will speak with top leaders in Michigan. | ||
Accelerate Action: International Women’s Day, March 4 Fight off the winter blues by exploring women’s health and wellness and listening to a panel of women leaders at the Chamber’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on March 4. Learn more about gender equality and how to support women’s professional success, plus network and participate in an array of interactive activities, including brightening your space with a build-your-own bouquet and experiencing pet therapy.
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Chamber Statement on Peter Quigley’s Retirement The Chamber congratulates Peter Quigley on his upcoming retirement at the end of the year from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kelly. The team looks forward to continuing to work alongside him as the Chair of the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference and the Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors for 2025-2026.
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Michigan Tech Named State’s Fourth Top-tier Research University
Photo credit: Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University has been designated as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, formally placing the institution among the top research universities in the U.S. Why it matters: This addition brings the number of Michigan’s top-tier research universities to four and is an asset to the entire Upper Peninsula. Related | Opinion: Michigan is Quietly Building a Competitive Edge
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Due Soon: Applications and Nominations for Entrepreneur of the Year® Program Nominations and applications are due by Friday, Feb. 21, for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year® 2025 program. Leaders who won the award and participated in the program in 2024 include Airspace Link’s Michael Healander and First Independence Bank’s Kenneth Kelly.
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