Member Meeting

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive.

Join DEC members for an exclusive private tour and presentation of this game-changing project before its scheduled 2025 public opening. After the bridge tour, members will enjoy a MDOT Traffic Control Center tour and networking with light food and refreshments.

The Detroit Tigers 2024 Season is Underway.

Don’t miss the excitement as new General Manager Jeff Greenberg, select players and team broadcasters are scheduled to attend!

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Join David Burritt, the president and CEO of U. S. Steel, for a wide-ranging conversation on the industry’s past, present, and future. Burritt, who has led the 123-year old iconic American steel champion since 2017, will discuss steel’s role in the automotive industry, the energy transition, and national security. He will also share his views on U. S. Steel’s recently announced intention to merge with Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, the benefits of the transaction and the controversy which has ensued.

Lael Brainard will discuss actions the Biden-Harris administration is taking to strengthen the U.S. auto industry.

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Small acts of courage matter. Sometimes, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom―for idealism itself―against all odds, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard, and costly.

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Our esteemed university Presidents will discuss how their institutions are collaborating to lead groundbreaking research and attract and support companies across four key industry areas:
• artificial intelligence
• advanced manufacturing
• life and health sciences
• sustainability
The universities, which make up the University Research Corridor (URC), are critical competitive assets for the state’s economy.

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