Championing the American Middle Class

The Masonic 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, United States

Manufacturing companies who invest in inner cities help create sustainable jobs and that will lead to the revival of the American middle class, Shahid Khan, President & CEO of Flex-N-Gate, told the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.

Tech Over Torque: Priorities Shift from RPM to EPM (Experiences Per Mile)

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

Connected doesn’t have to mean distracted when it comes to in-vehicle infotainment and information, HARMAN’s President and CEO Dinesh C. Paliwal told the Detroit Economic Club during a Monday lunch.

Life Lessons and Themes for Success Personally and in Business

Emagine Royal Oak 200 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI, United States

Through a personal and engaging presentation, Citizens Bank President Rick Hampson will share his life journey from the East Coast to the Midwest. He will share themes that have been important to his successes and have allowed him to reach his personal and professional goals. Positive attitude and the right behaviors are some of the key drivers to developing a career and leadership skills.

Can the Economy Survive the 2020 Elections?

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

The Detroit Economic Club heard Monday from media mogul Steve Forbes, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, who discussed forces shaping the future economy. He touched on drivers such as tariffs, underreported minority entrepreneurship, and healthcare, among other topics.

DEC Presents: The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer

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

At last Friday’s Detroit Economic Club meeting, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her first public remarks about her administration’s proposed budget priorities which include roads, education, health care and climate change.

Live Virtual Event with Stacey Cunningham

The DEC hosted Stacey Cunningham, President of NYSE Group, on Tuesday, April 21 in an exclusive discussion for DEC members. The conversation was moderated by DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian and included questions from the audience.

Live Virtual Event with Dr. Tom Mihaljevic

The DEC hosted Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD, President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, on Thursday, May 7 in an exclusive discussion for DEC members. The conversation was moderated by DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian and included questions from the audience.

The State of the U.S. Economy

The DEC hosted Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council, on Wednesday, October 28 in an exclusive discussion for DEC members. The conversation focused on “The State of the U.S. Economy” and included questions from the audience.

Leading Through Challenging Times

The DEC hosted Alex Gorsky, Chairman & CEO of Johnson & Johnson, on Wednesday, November 11 in an exclusive discussion for DEC members. The conversation focused on “Leading Through Challenging Times” and included questions from the audience.

Transforming a Global Enterprise

The DEC hosted Mike Wells, Group Chief Executive of Prudential plc, on Monday, November 23 in an exclusive discussion for DEC members. The conversation focused on “Transforming a Global Enterprise” and included questions from the audience.