Detroit Economic Club's Podcast

The DEC hosted Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at KPMG, on Tuesday, June 16, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The discussion was moderated by Dustin Walsh of Crain's Detroit Business.

The DEC hosted the Honorable Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator for Michigan, on Monday, June 8, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. Roop Raj of Fox 2 Detroit moderated the discussion 

On May 8, the DEC hosted Kevin Guskiewicz, Ph. D., President of Michigan State University, and J Batt, Vice President and Director of Athletics, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The discussion was moderated by Matt Elliott, Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Ideas.

On April 30, the DEC hosted Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at PNC Bank, along with Mike Wall, Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility, at the Masonic. The discussion was moderated by Michael Bickers, the Regional President for Detroit and Southeastern Michigan at PNC Bank.

The DEC hosted "The 2026 Detroit Lions are On the Clock!" on Thursday, April 18, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Detroit Lions Team President Ron Wood spoke with Brad Galli of WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) to open the meeting. A panel of Lions beat writers followed by engaging in an interactive multimedia discussion about the upcoming draft and the Lions' 2026 season.

The DEC hosted Austan Goolsbee, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on April 7 at the Masonic. Detroit Regional Chamber's Sandy Baruah moderated the discussion.

The DEC hosted David Burritt, President & CEO of U. S. Steel, on March 12 at the Masonic. Daniel Howes of the Detroit News moderated the discussion.

The DEC hosted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on March 4 at Huntington Place. Gary Torgow, Chair of Huntington Bank, moderated the discussion.

The DEC hosted Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, the former Mayor of Chicago, on February 17 at the Masonic. Stephen Henderson, the Founder of Bridge Detroit and host of American Black Journal, moderated the discussion.

The DEC hosted Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on February 5 at the Masonic, where Dennis W. Archer, Jr. of Sixteen42 Ventures moderated the discussion.

On Tuesday, January 13, the DEC hosted President Trump at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, where he  addressed DEC members and guests.

On Tuesday, January 13, the DEC hosted the 2026 Michigan Economic Outlook at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, during which the results of the 14th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey were unveiled. You can view the survey results at  www.outlooksurvey.com . The discussion was moderated by Daniel Howes and featured insights from Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Lucerne International; Quentin Messer Jr., Chie...

The DEC hosted Detroit Mayoral Candidates Reverend Solomon Kinloch, Jr., and Mary Sheffield on Thursday, October 30, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Each candidate had solo time to answer a series of questions from WDIV's Jason Colthorp and state their cases for leading the City of Detroit as mayor.

The Detroit Economic Club hosted "An Inside Look at the Detroit Pistons' Resurgence!" on Wednesday, October 15, at the Westin Book Cadillac. The discussion was moderated by Greg Kelser, a television analyst and former Pistons player. Featured guests included Trajan Langdon, the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations, and J.B. Bickerstaff, the team's Head Coach. The conversation center...

The DEC hosted "Healthcare Reimagined: CEO Insights on Healthcare & Medical Innovation" on Wednesday, October 1, at The Masonic. Robin Erb, Senior Health Reporter for Bridge Michigan, moderated a discussion featuring Tina Freese Decker, President and CEO of Corewell Health; Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health; and Eric Langshur, Founder and Managing Partner of Abundant Venture Partne...

Join us for an exciting panel discussion on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear! Celebrating its third year back at its original home on the streets of Downtown Detroit, this year's event will take place on the iconic 1.7-mile, nine-turn street circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk from May 30-June 1, 2025. Since its return to Downtown Detroit in 2023, the Gran...

After a season we won't soon forget, Detroit Lions fever is at record highs. Anticipation for the 2025 season is fueled by the always-anticipated NFL Draft. What does the team need, who should they draft and what can we anticipate for the 2025 season? A panel of Lions beat writers will debate these items in an interactive multimedia conversation with the audience weighing in. To get us started, Li...

The DEC hosted the Honorable Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, on Monday, April 14, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, the Governor outlined the current progress on fixing the roads and where legislation stands on a sustainable, long-term solution. She was later joined on stage by Jamie Jacob of AJAX Paving for a fireside chat.

The DEC hosted the Honorable Gary Peters, Senior U.S. Senator for Michigan, on Monday, March 31, at the Masonic. Nolan Finley of The Detroit News moderated the discussion titled "Cementing Michigan's Leadership in National Security, Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovation."

The DEC hosted Patti Poppe, CEO of PG&E Corporation on Monday, March 3, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a moderated conversation with Dow Chair & CEO Jim Fitterling, Patti discussed "A Climate Optimist's Stand for Our Planet" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted the 2025 Michigan Economic Outlook Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Howes, Rachael Eubanks, Treasurer of the State of Michigan, Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Chief Executive and Economic Competitiveness Officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Gabriel Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitat...

The DEC hosted U.S. Federal Reserve System Governor Dr. Adriana D. Kugler on Tuesday, December 3, at The Masonic. Dr. Kugler discussed "The State of the U.S. Economy" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney and ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Tuesday, October 22, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. 

The DEC hosted the University Research Corridor presidents on Tuesday, October 15, at the Masonic. University of Michigan President Santa Ono, Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, and Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy discussed how their institutions collaborate to lead groundbreaking research and attract and support companies.