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eDetroiter: Chamber Receives ‘Top Workplaces’ Honor

Detroit Regional Chamber Named Among Detroit Free Press 2025 Top Workplaces

The Detroit Regional Chamber is once again celebrating being named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press. The Chamber and other awardees will be celebrated this evening during a celebration at MotorCity Casino and Hotel.

The award recognizes the experience and culture the Chamber provides its employees and how it supports them in their work serving the Detroit Region and business community. The Chamber is grateful to receive this honor and celebrate another year of fostering a company culture that best serves its employees.

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Chamber Backs Historic Data Center Project, Cites Economic Growth and Ratepayer Protections ​

The Chamber recently submitted a formal letter of support to the Michigan Public Service Commission for DTE contracts related to a historic hyperscale data center in Saline Township.

Why it matters: The project, led by OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital, represents the largest economic investment in Michigan history, estimated to be more than $7 billion. The project is estimated to create more than 2,500 construction jobs, more than 450 jobs on site, and 1,500 more across the county. 

 

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Supporting College Students Facing Food Insecurity: Insights and Solutions for Southeast Michigan​

Food insecurity remains a critical barrier for Michigan’s college students, impacting their academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. As the state navigates uncertainty around SNAP payments, it’s more important than ever to support students and the institutions that serve them. 

Why it matters: As Michigan’s workforce increasingly requires postsecondary credentials, supporting students’ basic needs is an investment in the state’s future.

 

Flashpoint: New Look at Bedrock’s Renaissance Center Makeover and Riverfront Vision​

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Bedrock’s incoming Chief Executive Officer Jared Fleisher was a recent guest on WDIV’s “Flashpoint” to share a first look at new renderings of the Renaissance Center makeover and Bedrock’s vision for the riverfront.

Interested in learning more about Fleisher’s vision and strategic priorities, including how Bedrock plans to continue its investment in revitalizing Detroit? Fleisher will take the stage at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Kick off the holiday season at the Chamber’s Holiday Open House on Dec. 3. Meet your Chamber liaison, strengthen your relationships, and connect with fellow Chamber members.

Explore how AI technology is evolving, its adoption, and its impact in companies across the economy during a free webinar on Dec. 17.

Secure your spot at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference, which will focus on Detroit’s new leadership era to propel the Region forward and drive innovation and economic growth.

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