2025 Event and Report

2025 state of the region report

The 2025 State of the Region event took a data-driven look at the Detroit Region’s economic health, with a timely focus on the fluctuating trade policy between the United States and Canada just one day before new tariffs are set to take effect.

Business and economic leaders that are well-versed in the United States-Canadian partnership provided insights on the implications these real-time issues play on the Region‘s economic development so the business community can stay ahead of shifting policies and economic trends.

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

Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit 

Aida Dismondy, Senior Counsel, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 

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

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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