General Motors President Dan Ammann now sits on Lyft’s board after investing $1 billion for self-driving software makers Cruise Automation, one of the richest deals ever in Silicon Valley.
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New ‘Destination Detroit’ Brand to Strengthen Business Case for Southeast Michigan Among Global Investors
One region. Endless opportunity.
That’s the mantra of Destination Detroit—a regional brand created by the Detroit Regional Chamber and its economic development partners in the city of Detroit and the 11-county Southeast Michigan region. The brand will be used to collaboratively promote the region’s assets while engaging with international and domestic companies looking to relocate or expand their operations in North America. The brand was unveiled during the Chamber Foundation’s Forward Detroit Annual
Continue ReadingEmployers as Agents of Change to Make America Healthier
For many Americans, adopting a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge, especially when results are not immediate. Unfortunately, the cumulative effects of an unhealthy lifestyle can often result in a chronic disease, which can be hard to reverse.
Continue ReadingQ4 2015 Detroit Region Economic Impact Results: Detroit Region Sees $1 Billion in Capital Investment to Close out 2015
The Detroit Regional Chamber’s economic development partners closed projects totaling $1.26 billion in new investment and aided in the creation of 1,528 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Continue ReadingHarold Ford Jr. and Soledad O’Brien to Discuss National Politics
Political commentator Harold Ford Jr. and national journalist Soledad O’Brien are headed to Mackinac Island for the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference. Ford and O’Brien will engage in multiple topics throughout the Conference programming, including 2016 presidential politics and other trending national issues.
Continue ReadingWant to create more jobs? Welcome highly skilled immigrants
Every year on April 1, the federal government (US Customs and Immigration Service) opens up 85,000 H-1B opportunities for highly skilled workers in the lottery for talent to help drive our economy. That’s all employers are allowed, by law.
Continue ReadingGM’s Dan Ammann to Discuss the Future of Mobility During Keynote Address
General Motors President, Dan Ammann will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, June 1 at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference, discussing the future of mobility and the role ride-sharing startups such as Lyft have on the automotive industry.
Continue ReadingNational Journal’s Ron Fournier to Provide Commentary on Presidential Election and National Political Landscape
Renowned political columnist and metro Detroit native Ron Fournier of the National Journal will take Michigan’s Center Stage at the 2016 Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday, June 2. Fournier will examine the political landscape heading into the presidential election.
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