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Jan 27, 2021, 10:39 ET Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Announces The Appointment Of Policy Committee Chairs

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of its policy advisory committee chairs for 2021-22. The new chairs will be David Cessante ...

Oct 22, 2020, 13:50 ET Michigan Chamber Applauds Enactment Of Bi-Partisan COVID-19 Business Immunity Bills

Governor Whitmer today signed legislation championed by the Michigan Chamber to specify that businesses who are following COVID-19 safety protocols...

Sep 14, 2020, 12:26 ET Michigan Chamber of Commerce Supports Bridget McCormack, Brock Swartzle and Mary Kelly for Michigan Supreme Court

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced today that for the two Michigan Supreme Court seats up for election this November, the Chamber is...

Jul 10, 2020, 08:08 ET Michigan Chamber Endorses 58 Business-Friendly Candidates For Michigan House Of Representatives

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced their endorsement of 58 candidates seeking election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2020....

Jul 09, 2020, 12:12 ET Michigan Chamber Endorses John James For U.S. Senate And Several Business-Friendly Candidates For U.S. House Of Representatives.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of John James for U.S. Senate. The Chamber also announced endorsements of several...

Jul 08, 2020, 16:44 ET Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Disappointed In Governor Whitmer's Veto Of Property Tax Relief

The Michigan Chamber is disappointed in Governor's latest veto that will hurt Michigan businesses and individuals. The Governor had an opportunity to ...

Jul 06, 2020, 10:17 ET Michigan Chamber Urges Governor Whitmer to Sign Property Tax Relief Legislation

Michigan Chamber is concerned the Governor will veto bills that will provide necessary relief for businesses across the state. Last week, two bills...

Jul 01, 2020, 11:53 ET Michigan Chamber of Commerce Announces New Director of Environmental & Energy Affairs

The Michigan Chamber announces the appointment of Michael Alaimo, as Director of Environmental & Energy Affairs. Mike will be responsible for Chamber ...

Jun 24, 2020, 18:20 ET Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Applauds Legislature Approval Of Major Property Tax Relief

The Michigan Chamber applauds the bipartisan action taken by the state legislature to provide an extension on paying summer property taxes. The...

Jun 04, 2020, 12:07 ET Michigan Chamber Joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity

Today, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality...

May 04, 2020, 17:19 ET Michigan Chamber Of Commerce And 30- Local Chambers Announce COVID-19 Relief And Recovery Agenda

Based upon input from several thousand Chamber members located in all 83 counties and working throughout various industries and business sectors, the ...

Apr 28, 2020, 17:15 ET Michigan Chamber Applauds Report Showing Auto Insurance Reform Legislation Will Mean Big Savings for Drivers, Businesses

The Michigan Chamber welcomed news coming out of the Governor's office and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) today...

Apr 28, 2020, 11:02 ET Michigan Chamber of Commerce Launches Webpage For Personal Protection Equipment

As Michigan businesses prepare to reopen safely under government requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they will need access to a supply of...

Apr 16, 2020, 15:15 ET Michigan Business Groups And Financial Institutions Call On Congress For Additional Paycheck Protection Funding

Over 34 associations representing Michigan's business community and financial institutions sent a joint letter to Michigan's Congressional delegation ...

Apr 15, 2020, 11:10 ET Michigan Chamber of Commerce And Mackinac Center Recommend Guiding Principles To Propel Michigan Recovery

Recognizing state government's role in protecting public health and economic vitality, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Mackinac Center for...

Apr 09, 2020, 14:23 ET Michigan Chamber Releases Preliminary Results From Member Survey On Restarting Michigan's Economy

The Michigan Chamber released preliminary results from a survey sent to chamber members across the state on Wednesday, April 8. Michigan Chamber...

Apr 07, 2020, 15:36 ET Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Commends Legislature For Taking Prudent Action To Extend The Emergency Order For 28-Days

In a press release today, the Michigan Chamber responded to legislative action in Lansing regarding state government's response to COVID-19....

Apr 03, 2020, 16:18 ET Business Community and Financial Institutions Advise Patience as the Paycheck Protection Program Launches

The Community Bankers of Michigan, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates, and the Michigan Chamber issued the...

Mar 21, 2020, 15:23 ET Michigan Chamber Recommends Against A Statewide Stay At Home Order At This Time

Michigan Chamber President & CEO Rich Studley sent a letter to Governor Whitmer on Friday, March 20, recommending against a "Stay at Home" or...

Jan 29, 2020, 15:40 ET Michigan Chamber of Commerce Prepares For The Future By Announcing Executive Leadership Transition Plan

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced an Executive Leadership Transition Plan as the Chamber prepares for the future and long-time...

Jan 22, 2020, 14:05 ET Steve Mitchell To Lead Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Board Of Directors For 2020

Steve Mitchell, President of Mitchell Research & Communications, has been elected Chair of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for...

Jan 09, 2020, 17:38 ET Michigan's Strong Economy Predicted To Continue In 2020, Michigan Chamber Of Commerce Reports

At the 4th Annual Economic Forecast Forum held today in East Lansing, economic experts from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury and U.S....

Dec 20, 2019, 11:56 ET Great News! Employers To See Unemployment Tax Bills Drop In 2020, Michigan Chamber Reports

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce applauds news coming out of the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today that the Unemployment Insurance (UI)...

Dec 19, 2019, 16:29 ET Michigan Chamber Praises House Passage Of United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement; Urges Swift Passage By Senate To Protect Michigan Jobs

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to passage of the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) today by...

Dec 18, 2019, 17:19 ET Michigan Supreme Court Decision Not To Opine On Constitutionality Of Paid Sick Leave And Minimum Wage Laws Disappointing, Says Michigan Chamber

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to the Michigan Supreme Court's decision not to issue an advisory opinion ...