The Macomb Foundation presented the 2012 ATHENA Award today to Mari Kay Scott, General Motors Executive Director of Real Estate & Facilities, at a luncheon at Andiamo Warren. The international ATHENA award recognizes individuals who actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential. As the first female executive director that GM has had in [...]
The Macomb County Chamber stands with community and government leaders, Selfridge Base Community Council, and Macomb County Executive Office in the effort to save the A-10 program at Selfridge. The Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, in the strongest possible terms, urges reconsideration of the proposed cuts at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Eliminating the 107th [...]
Last week Governor Snyder spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Macomb County Chamber Alliance and Leadership Macomb - sponsored by Omega Solutions. His comments were uplifting and energizing. He then took questions from the 450 attendees in the crowd and answered them candidly. If you were not able to attend the luncheon - you can view it [...]
James Jacobs delivered the 2012 Economic Forecast on Thrusday with optimism and enthusiasm! He said that the county is positioned for growth due to a boost in high-tech manufacutring, growth in the defense corridor and with the business incubator in Sterling Heights. He pointed out the great leadership that many of the county's organizations have [...]
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel gave a passionate and inspiring State of the County address, before record crowd of over 950 people at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts at Macomb Community College As a life-long resident of Macomb County, Executive Hackel told the audience that it was “time to tell the whole world about [...]
The Economic Growth Alliance was formed in recognition of the six-county region’s influence as an economic unit of interrelated counties whose impact is greater than its individual parts, and where regional cooperation is integral to promoting the area’s economic development initiatives. In their second annual economic forecast for the Economic Growth Alliance, a partnership of [...]
Six of Macomb County's finest were inducted into the Macomb Hall of Fame at an event that was filled with fun, laughter and tenderness. The honorees were Congressman Sander Levin - US Congressman, George C. Steeh - Retired Judge, Honorable George C. Steeh, III - US District Court, Major General Kurt Stein - US Army [...]
EXCLUSIVE Member Shopping Event One time a year you get discounts no one else can get for one day! All you have to do is be a member of the Macomb County Chamber and pre-register! This EXCLUSIVE event gives members the chance to indulge in savings from over 35 stores and restaurants during the 2011 [...]
For over a decade the Macomb County Chamber's sister organization Macomb Foundation has honored business, civic and educational leaders who have played a leadership in supporting, promoting and protecting Macomb County by inducting them into the Macomb Hall of Fame. Paula Tutman, WDIV anchor and Mistress of Ceremonies for 2011 said, "This event is the [...]
This week a group of Macomb County Chamber businesses were given the opportunity to hear from elected officials from all levels of government. Congresswoman Candice Miller and Congressman Sander Levin kicked off the event with questions from Bettie Buss, Senior Researcher at Citizens Research Council. They addressed the country's credit rating, potential jobs bill, and [...]