The DEC hosted Austan D. Goolsbee, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on Tuesday, November 14, at The Masonic. In a fireside chat with Detroit Regional Chamber’s Sandy K. Baruah, Austan discussed the economy, employment, and inflation and answered questions from the audience.
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.
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.
Hilary Doe - Chief Growth Officer of the State of Michigan,
Quentin L. Messer, Jr. - CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Gabriel Ehrlich - Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan
Jerry Norcia - Chairman & CEO, DTE Energy & Board Chair, American Gas Association
The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer - Governor, State of Michigan
The Honorable Janet Yellen - Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Department of the Treasury
The Honorable Joe Manchin - U.S. Senator for West Virginia
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.
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.
In a rapidly changing world, connectivity is critical to every aspect of our lives. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will discuss the company’s most exciting, disruptive and customer-loving chapter yet.
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!
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.
