Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the Detroit Economic Club hosted presidents from the state’s University Research Corridor (URC). Michigan State University Interim President The Honorable John Engler, University of Michigan President Dr. Mark Schlissel and Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson shared data from the URC’s 2018 Economic Impact Report.

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard discussed the current state and outlook for the U.S. economy on Wednesday, September, 12.

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, in a Detroit Economic Club exclusive member-only meeting, Larry Kudlow – Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council – discussed America’s current economic growth and the impact of lower business taxes on the country’s workforce.

Higher education institutions are subject to a great deal of scrutiny and skepticism in today’s increasingly critical climate, but there’s an argument to be made that universities have never been as relevant and important as they are right now.

Lee Hecht Harrison President Ranjit de Sousa shared how businesses should prepare for changes AI will bring to the workforce.

In an exclusive meeting for Detroit Economic Club members, Governor Rick Snyder discussed programs to address the talent gap in Michigan and how people can work together for the betterment of the state.

In a late afternoon Detroit Economic meeting moderated by Dan Gilbert, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the continued expansion into international markets and the business side of basketball.

Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, addressed the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and offered his insights on mobility, autonomous vehicles, the auto industry and their potential impact on society.

At January 22nd’s DEC meeting, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Gary Torgow, Chairman Chemical Financial Corporation and Alicia George, Founder Java House & Artist Village Detroit, discussed the role the mayor, entrepreneurs and banks play to improve Detroit’s neighborhoods.

Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, addressed the Detroit Economic Club on February 7, 2019 and distinguished patriotism vs. nationalism. He explained nationalism creates first and second-class citizens based on ethnicity, religion, or national origin; while patriotism is about our values and understanding America’s imperfect history to work towards improving democracy and the American system.

Exponential technology change and global forces can quickly rattle any industry, reasons businesses must race toward innovation and transformation, said Jim Hannan, Executive Vice President of Koch Industries & CEO of Enterprises during his talk at February 26th’s DEC meeting.

The national opioid epidemic is heavily impacting not only individuals and communities but also businesses of every size, said Chris Swift, Chairman and CEO of The Hartford, while addressing the Detroit Economic Club yesterday.