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Detroit Regional Chamber
Located in the heart of Detroit’s central business district, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the oldest, largest and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. Having served Southeast Michigan’s business community for more than 100 years, we are a trusted advocate, partner, and thought-leader that serves as a go-to resource for information, data, and support. Our members range from start-up to global Fortune 500 companies who create jobs, investment, and economic opportunity in one of the most innovative Regions in the nation. As the voice of business in the 11-county Region, the Chamber’s mission is to create a business-friendly climate and drive economic growth. We advocate for policy at all levels of government from Detroit to Lansing to Washington, D.C. In pushing for increased economic prosperity, we conduct the Region’s most robust education and talent programming and MICHauto. We are the state’s premier business convener , including the nationally unique MPC.
Purpose
Serving the business community for more than 100 years, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the oldest, largest and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice for business in the 11-county Southeast Michigan region, the Chamber’s mission is carried out through creating a business-friendly climate and value for members, leading a robust economic development strategy, and convening Michigan’s most influential audience at the nationally unique Mackinac Policy Conference.
Mission
To power the economy for Southeast Michigan.
Additional Culture Details
Guiding Principles:
A Respect for the Past, While Shaping the Future
We celebrate innovation, change and risk-taking while honoring our organization and region’s past. We say “yes” before we say “no.”
A Commitment to Service
We recognize that we exist to serve our members by making their businesses and the region more successful.
A Respected Brand
We hold ourselves responsible for protecting and enhancing the Chamber’s enduring brand.
A Balance of Work & Self
We encourage fun as a means to efficiency and results. We reward results, not just the amount of time put in. We do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.
A Collective Culture of Respect
We operate as a team and check our egos at the door. We collaborate by nature, not by appointment. We extend professional respect to all and act with integrity. We respect personal differences and give team members the benefit of the doubt. We protect our team.
A Balance of Resources & Judgment
We differentiate between a “good” use of our valuable resources and the “best” use of our valuable resources. We balance all factors in our decision making and use sound judgment always.
A Commitment to Accountability & Transparency
We welcome fact-based evaluations of our performance and recognize data over perception. We admit our mistakes, learn from them and move on. We encourage open and constructive communication.
A Respect for the Past, While Shaping the Future
We celebrate innovation, change and risk-taking while honoring our organization and region’s past. We say “yes” before we say “no.”
A Commitment to Service
We recognize that we exist to serve our members by making their businesses and the region more successful.
A Respected Brand
We hold ourselves responsible for protecting and enhancing the Chamber’s enduring brand.
A Balance of Work & Self
We encourage fun as a means to efficiency and results. We reward results, not just the amount of time put in. We do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.
A Collective Culture of Respect
We operate as a team and check our egos at the door. We collaborate by nature, not by appointment. We extend professional respect to all and act with integrity. We respect personal differences and give team members the benefit of the doubt. We protect our team.
A Balance of Resources & Judgment
We differentiate between a “good” use of our valuable resources and the “best” use of our valuable resources. We balance all factors in our decision making and use sound judgment always.
A Commitment to Accountability & Transparency
We welcome fact-based evaluations of our performance and recognize data over perception. We admit our mistakes, learn from them and move on. We encourage open and constructive communication.
Values
- A Respect for the Plast, While Shaping the Future
- We celebrate innovation, change and risk-taking while honoring our organization and region’s past. We say “yes” before we say “no.”
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