Detroit Economic Club's Podcast

The DEC hosted Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Correspondent and Host of "Velshi," on Monday, October 7, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Ali discussed his book "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted the Honorable Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator for Michigan, on Wednesday, October 2, at the Masonic. WXYZ-TV Channel 7's Chuck Stokes moderated "The Exit Interview."

The DEC hosted Lael Brainard, Director, National Economic Council and White House National Economic Advisor, on Monday, September 23, at the Masonic. In a conversation moderated by Glenn Stevens of MichAuto, Miss Brainard discussed "Strengthening the U.S. Auto Industry" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted David Burritt, President & CEO of U. S. Steel, on Tuesday, September 17, at the Masonic. In a conversation moderated by Hannah Lutz of Automotive News, Mr. Burritt discussed "An America as Strong as Steel" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Dan Gilbert, Founder & Chairman of Rocket Companies, on Friday, September 13, at the Icon.

The DEC hosted MSU Athletics: All Access on Friday, June 7, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. In a fireside chat with Jamie Edmonds, Michigan State University's Athletic Director Alan Haller, Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo, Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach Adam Nightingale, Head Women's Basketball Coach Robyn Fralick, and Head Women's Volleyball Coach Leah Johnson, discussed their student-athle...

The DEC hosted Mary T. Barra, Chair & CEO of General Motors, on Thursday, May 23, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, WDIV Local 4's Rhonda Walker moderated the fireside chat to discuss GM's strategic bets on the future and how the company is driving technology advancements and improving the customer experience with the potential to...

The DEC hosted Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile, on Thursday, May 2, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Jackie Paige of WWJ Newsradio 950, Mike discussed "Forever Disrupting: T-Mobile's Evolution From Underdog to Leader in Wireless and Beyond" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Barbara McQuade, Former US Attorney and Current Law Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, on Tuesday, April 23, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Barbara discussed her book "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Jim Fitterling, Chair & CEO of Dow, on Wednesday, April 17, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Howes of The Detroit News, Jim discussed "Possible and Profitable: Clean Energy & Decarbonization" and answered questions from the audience.

Detroit Lions fever is sky-high, and in a few short weeks, the city of Detroit will be center stage for the NFL Draft. Lions fans are keenly interested in the Lions draft and that topic is dominating conversations and sports media. So exactly what  are  the Lions needs for 2024 and  who should  they draft? A panel of Lions beat writers will debate these items in an interactive multimedia conversat...

The DEC hosted the 2023-2024 Detroit Red Wings at the MotorCity Casino Hotel on Wednesday, February 28. Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond served as the Masters of Ceremonies for the 18th annual meeting.  In a lively roundtable discussion, members heard from Executive VP & General Manager Steve Yzerman and Head Coach Derek Lalonde as they shared their thoughts on the season. A players-only roundtable...

The DEC hosted West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin on Monday, February 26, at the Masonic in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, FOX 2 Detroit's Roop Raj moderated the fireside chat as Senator Manchin continued his listening tour for Americans Together and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, February 14, at the Huntington Place in Detroit. In an exclusive meeting for DEC members and accompanied guests, the Governor shared remarks regarding her administration's FY '25 budget priorities. She was later joined on stage by U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for a fireside chat.

The DEC hosted Jerry Norcia on Tuesday, February 6, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by DEC Board Chair Sandy Pierce, Jerry discussed "Advancing the Energy Backbone of Michigan's Economy – Utilizing all the Tools in the Toolbox" and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted the 2024 Michigan Economic Outlook Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Howes, Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer of the State of Michigan, Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Gabriel Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan...

The DEC hosted The Honorable Pat McCrory, Former North Carolina Governor (R) and No Labels National Co-Chair, and The Honorable Jay Nixon, Former Missouri Governor (D) and No Labels Ballot Integrity Project Director, on Wednesday, December 13, at The MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with The Detroit News' Kaitlyn Buss, the former governors discussed No Labels' plans and why they feel No...

The DEC hosted Santa J. Ono, President of the University of Michigan, on Wednesday, November 29, at The Masonic. In a fireside chat with WDIV-TV Local 4's Devin Scillian, President Ono discussed achievements, challenges, and opportunities he sees for partnership and growth with the region and community and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Austan D. Goolsbee, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on Tuesday, November 14, at The Masonic. In a fireside chat with Detroit Regional Chamber's Sandy K. Baruah, Austan discussed the economy, employment, and inflation and answered questions from the audience.

The DEC hosted Sara Armbruster, President & CEO of Steelcase Inc., and Bill Emerson, President & COO of Rocket Companies, on Thursday, November 2, at the Westin Book Cadillac. In a fireside chat with the DEC's Steve Grigorian, Sara and Bill discussed "Navigating the Return to Office" and answered questions from the audience. This Future of Work Series meeting was presented in partnership with Detr...

Closing Keynote Powered by MotorCity Casino Hotel:  A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist Moderator: Justin Remington Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist State of Michigan Visit  http://www.econclub.org/meeting/2023-young-leader-conference/  to learn more! #decylc

BREAKOUT SESSION:  Leading at Any Level Rising and elevating leaders of the now and the future have an opportunity to step into their potential by first seeing themselves as leaders as they navigate their careers, their business relationships and their growth. This session is designed to educate and empower leaders of their leadership potential, arming them with tools to combat challenges and exci...

BREAKOUT SESSION:  Bridging Corporate and Community: How to Leverage Your Skills, Talents, and Passions as Professionals to Create Positive Change Corporations have large platforms to use when it comes to change. As young leaders, we need to use our voices to speak up on issues and topics that are important to us within our organizations. Millennials and Gen Zs comprise a majority of the workforce...

BREAKOUT SESSION:  The Future is Yours... Go Get It! Much of our professional success is determined by our willingness to put in the effort to achieve it. But what about those times when it seems like success is merely a product of dumb luck? Or when you have done everything it takes to be successful, but still come up short? The truth is, success typically falls somewhere between the two, and is...

BREAKOUT SESSION:  Secure Your Future and Michigan's by Succeeding in Detroit Have you ever thought to yourself or been asked by someone else, "Why Detroit?" In this engaging presentation, we will answer that question with gusto. From unique small businesses, art galleries, specialty restaurants, and shops to world-renowned architecture and cultural institutions, historic neighborhoods, and unpara...