A Conversation with the University of Michigan’s 15th President, Santa J. Ono

Masonic Temple

The DEC hosted Santa J. Ono, President of the University of Michigan, on Wednesday, November 29, at The Masonic. In a fireside chat with WDIV-TV Local 4’s Devin Scillian, President Ono discussed achievements, challenges, and opportunities he sees for partnership and growth with the region and community and answered questions from the audience.

No Labels

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The DEC hosted The Honorable Pat McCrory, Former North Carolina Governor (R) and No Labels National Co-Chair, and The Honorable Jay Nixon, Former Missouri Governor (D) and No Labels Ballot Integrity Project Director, on Wednesday, December 13, at The MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with The Detroit News’ Kaitlyn Buss, the former governors discussed No Labels’ plans and why they feel No Labels presents common sense solutions to solve America’s biggest problems and answered questions from the audience.

2024 Michigan Economic Outlook

The DEC hosted the 2024 Michigan Economic Outlook Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Howes, Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer of the State of Michigan, Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Gabriel Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan, shared their insights and more.

Advancing the Energy Backbone of Michigan’s Economy – Utilizing all the Tools in the Toolbox

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The DEC hosted Jerry Norcia on Tuesday, February 6, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by DEC Board Chair Sandy Pierce, Jerry discussed “Advancing the Energy Backbone of Michigan’s Economy – Utilizing all the Tools in the Toolbox” and answered questions from the audience.

DEC Presents: Secretary Yellen Joins Governor Whitmer @ DEC

Huntington Place 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, United States

The DEC hosted Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, February 14, at the Huntington Place in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, the Governor shared remarks regarding her administration’s FY ’25 budget priorities. She was later joined on stage by U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for a fireside chat.

A Conversation with Senator Joe Manchin

Masonic Temple

The DEC hosted West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin on Monday, February 26, at the Masonic in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, FOX 2 Detroit’s Roop Raj moderated the fireside chat as Senator Manchin continued his listening tour for Americans Together and answered questions from the audience.

Possible and Profitable: Clean Energy & Decarbonization

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The manufacturing industry is fueling a transition to a low-carbon economy. In a fireside chat, Fitterling will discuss how the U.S. and other countries can support this much-needed transition with smart policies. He’ll also outline the ground-breaking steps Dow is taking to be a leader in decarbonization at an industrial scale and how the company is demonstrating that sustainability is both possible and profitable.

Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation—the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth—and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It’s endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol.

YL Networking Event: Spring Swing Putt-Putt

Royal Oak Golf Center 3500 Edgar Ave, Royal Oak, MI, United States

Join us for a late afternoon of fun at the Spring Swing Putt-Putt Networking Event! Step onto the lush green course and unleash your inner golfer.

Whether you’re a seasoned putt-putt pro or just looking to have some fun, this event offers the perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals.

Ticket price includes 18-holes of putt-putt, refreshments, pizza, and networking!

A Conversation with Mary Barra

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation to electric, autonomous and software-defined vehicles. Join General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra for a look at how she’s guiding GM into its next century. Barra will discuss GM’s strategic bets on the future and how the company is driving technology advancements and improving the customer experience with the potential to create a better world for all.

MSU Athletics: All-Access

Little Caesars Arena 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, United States

Spartan student-athletes had remarkable success on and off the field in the recently concluded academic year. Leading MSU teams are an AD and head coaches that are the envy of many college athletic programs around the country. They are doing so while facing the headwinds of transformative change in college athletics.