Lawrence Technological University to Host 'Engineer for a Day' on Feb. 13 Lawrence Technological University will host Engineer for a Day on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, offering high school students an immersive opportunity to experience engineering through hands-on labs, collaborative projects, and direct interaction with faculty and professional engineers. Read the full press release below. [...]
Navigating the New Federal Contracting Landscape is the focus of a Butzel webinar on January 28, 2026 The federal procurement environment has undergone sweeping changes over the past year – changes that will directly impact contractors, subcontractors, and emerging businesses seeking to enter the federal marketplace. Read the full press release below.
Women in Leadership: Celebrating Purpose-Driven Leadership The Macomb County Chamber’s inaugural Women in Leadership event brought together leaders from business, nonprofits and civic organizations for an inspiring evening of connection, learning and celebration at MacRay Harbor. The event highlighted the power of purpose-driven leadership and gave women leaders a platform to share their voices. Attendees [...]
40 Under 40: Celebrating Macomb County’s Rising Leaders The Macomb County Chamber, in partnership with NextGEN Macomb, celebrated the region’s next generation of leaders at the 2025 40 Under 40 Awards on Nov. 20 at Zuccaro’s Banquets & Catering in Chesterfield Township. Now in its second year, the event recognized 41 rising leaders who are [...]
Weathering the Storm: Preparing Businesses for the Unexpected Business leaders throughout Macomb County attended “Weathering the Storm: Emergency Preparedness for Business Risks” at the Lorenzo Cultural Center this fall. The event, organized by The Macomb County Chamber and Macomb County, was designed to help business leaders improve their operations during periods of uncertainty and disruption. [...]
Introducing the Manufacturing Roundtable Committee The Macomb County Chamber is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Manufacturing Roundtable Committee, a new forum designed specifically for our region’s manufacturing leaders. This committee was formed at the request of Chamber members who saw the success of our Aerospace & Defense group and wanted a similar [...]
Governor’s Luncheon Spotlights Major Win for Selfridge and Macomb’s Collaborative Power More than 400 business and community leaders gathered May 6 at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township for the annual Governor’s Luncheon, hosted by the Macomb County Chamber and Connect Macomb. The highlight of the event was Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s remarks, which celebrated a [...]
Your employee handbook introduces your company’s mission, vision, procedures, policies, and culture to new hires while serving as a reference for employees and managers. It’s important to upgrade the handbook to show the latest changes and known future changes in applicable labor laws and company policies, especially with the current landscape of uncertainty related to [...]
By Ryan Compeau The Secure Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) was passed by Congress in December 2019. Enacted due to the drastic decrease in employers offering pension plans in the private sector. Only 13% of Americans in the private sector are offered pension plans. A study by Northwestern Mutual in 2018 [...]
Over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot about ourselves. We’ve realized we are stronger than we thought, and that our ability to adapt will see us through the toughest of times. We’ve also gotten used to family gatherings where you “sit with who you live with” and social distancing. We’ve become accustomed to [...]
