WHAT: A press conference on the impact of the loss of enhanced APTCs for Michigan residents hosted by the Michigan League for Public Policy. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Michigan League for Public Policy office 101 S. Washington Square, suite 820, Lansing, MI 48933 Media can register via Zoom if not local or […]
We know that effective governance is the engine that keeps an association moving forward. Yet many boards get bogged down in tactical details, leaving little time for the big-picture conversations that fuel growth and change. This session explores a practical framework to shift your board from oversight to partnership - helping leaders re-focus their energy, […]
GOALS: To enable leaders to ensure the Board focus is on a strategic governance partnership that drives the association's mission. To provide a step-by-step blueprint for transforming a board into an effective strategic asset. To understand how to implement new processes and communication frameworks that build trust and foster shared leadership.
You do not want to miss the release of the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual State of Education and Talent report on Nov. 18. The report measures key indicators of the Detroit Region’s talent pipeline, highlighting the crucial trends and challenges shaping the future of the workforce. Following the report's release, top business and education leaders will discuss the findings and […]
Join the Great Lakes Women's Business Council for a timely, high-impact workshop with Michelle Kantor, as she unpacks the USDOT’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) for the DBE/ACDBE programs and the sweeping certification rule changes that took effect in 2024.
GOALS Differentiate between goals, strategies, and tactics to better align your organizational focus Apply a practical framework for identifying root causes and adjusting efforts accordingly Develop habits and accountability structures that make strategic plans actionable and resilient over time
Join us on November 5th for The Promise for AI in Automotive Companies – MBS Recap, featuring Bill Newman, Andrea Haupfear, and Rich Wilkins of SAP America, Hernan De la Torre of KPMG, and Elle Whittaker of CAR In this follow-up to their popular MBS session, our experts will explore the real-world promise and practical realities of AI in the automotive industry — from the rise of Agentic AI to building […]
Place Branding creates a compelling and attractive image of your region, helping it become a preferred choice for companies seeking expansion destinations. Ryan Frankel, President ROI Research on Investment and Mariana Bella, Marketing Director of ROI Digital Labs will walk you through the importance of place branding and provide a framework to help you articulate […]
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Ann Arbor SPARK Location: Virtual (hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK) Ann Arbor SPARK Focus: Business technology, automation trends — useful for businesses looking to adopt or scale tech. Why it’s good: Low cost, remote access, timely topic for digital transformation.
FDI isn’t just shifting—it’s transforming, and the Great Lakes region must be ready. This session will deliver the data, strategies, and real-time insights you need to understand where global capital is moving and how to position your community to benefit. It's coming tomorrow, so if you want to be ready for the changes already reshaping investment […]