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.

YL CEO SERIES: Tony Michaels

Parade Company HQ 9500 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, United States

It takes specific leadership skills to put on massive events like America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardner White, Ford Fireworks and Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford, and The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot. Parade Company President & CEO Tony Michaels will share how he leads his team and community partners to deliver world-class events that bring families together year in and year out.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Tour

MDOT Detroit 1060 W Fort St, Detroit, MI, United States

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.

2024 Detroit Tigers

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

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!

2024 DEC Chair’s Dinner

One Campus Martius – 16th Floor 1 Campus Martius Floor 16, Detroit, MI, United States

Save the date for the 2024 Chair’s Dinner! Join DEC Board Chair Sandy Pierce, Tom Pierce, the DEC Board of Directors, and Club Members for an evening full of networking, Club updates, silent auction, dinner, and music.

YL NETWORKING EVENT: Boat Cruise at Freedom Boat Club

Freedom Marina 32475 S River Rd., Harrison Township, MI, United States

Exclusively for DEC Young Leaders and Guests

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the water at our Boating Networking Event, exclusively for Young Leaders!

A Conversation with Dan Gilbert

The Icon 200 Walker Street, Detroit, MI, United States

Dan Gilbert | Founder & Chairman, Rocket Companies