The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer - Governor, State of Michigan
The Honorable Janet Yellen - Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Department of the Treasury
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
