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 centered around the organization's recent successes and its plans to build toward sustained playoff contention.

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 Partners. The conversation focused on current trends and innovations in the healthcare field.

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 Grand Prix has connected communities and generated millions in total spending. The panel will delve into the economic benefits of the Grand Prix for Southeastern Michigan, emphasizing its role in bringing Detroit to an international audience and creating an inclusive experience for fans.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the positive impact of hosting NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in the Motor City and to engage with key figures in the motorsports community.

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, Lions Team President Rod Wood will review last season and look ahead to 2025.

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 Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan, shared their insights and more.

Before the discussion, the 13th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey results were unveiled. You can view the survey results here: www.outlooksurvey.com.

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.