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Explore the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 11th-annual State of the Region report, which offers a targeted analysis of the Detroit Region’s population challenges and outlook based on the labor market, inflation, and economic perceptions. 

During the event, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah will present the report findings, and business and economic leaders will provide their analysis of what the numbers mean for the Region’s economic health and how they impact businesses moving forward. 

Event Details

April 1, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
One Campus Martius (Map)

Agenda

10:30 a.m.

Arrival and Registration

11:15 a.m.

Sponsor Remarks

Speaker: Yasmeen Jasey, Michigan Regional President, Citizens      

11:20 a.m.

Keynote

Speaker: James Blanchard, Former Governor, State of Michigan; Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada 

11:30 a.m.

State of the Region Report Presentation

Speaker: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber 

11:55 a.m.

Panel Conversation

Speakers: Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber 

Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit 

James Blanchard, Former Governor, State of Michigan; Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada 

Aida Dismondy, Senior Counsel, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 

Moderator: Devin Scillian, Journalist and Author 

12:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

12:32 p.m.

Networking and Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Event Concludes

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