Future of Work Archives

Wayne State University’s AI for Mobility Project seeks to improve Detroit’s public transit system

Mar 29, 2024

The Wayne State University School of Computer Science is working on an AI tool that may transform the way Detroiters get around the city. The goal of the tool is to increase the availability and reliability of Detroit’s public transit system. Producer Will Glover talks with Dr. Dongxiao Zhu, the founding director of the AI research initiative, and his team about their AI for Mobility Project.

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent jobs program kicks off 10th year of summer employment

Mar 6, 2024

The annual Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program has returned for its 10th year. The program matches Detroit residents ages 14-24 with employers in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, IT, construction, entrepreneurship, and corporate work. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with three guests connected to the program about the job opportunities and career training provided.

University of Detroit Mercy launches STAR Center training facility for nursing students

Feb 22, 2024

A new research and training facility at the University of Detroit Mercy, the STAR Center, has opened to elevate the training of local nursing students. The 5,000-square-foot facility also serves as a hub for research and innovations. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss visited the STAR Center and learn about its potential to enhance students’ readiness for the medical field.

Attention turns to Detroit as the city prepares to host the 2024 NFL Draft

Feb 2, 2024

While the Detroit Lions’ historic winning season has come to an end, football mania in the city isn’t over yet. The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in Detroit April 25-27. Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari shares the city’s plans for hosting the three-day event.

Toronto transplant and Integral CEO Ashok Sivanand shares why Detroit became home for him and his business

Jan 18, 2024

Toronto transplant and Integral CEO Ashok Sivanand has chosen to call Detroit home. One Detroit contributor Zoe Clark sat down with Sivanand at the Detroit Policy Conference to talk about what drew him to work in the city and make Detroit his home. Sivanand talks with Clark about the sense of community he found in Detroit and the opportunities to grow as a member of the community.

Upgraded education system needed to help grow Michigan’s population Skillman Foundation CEO Angelique Power says

Jan 18, 2024

One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson sat down with Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation, to talk about the state of investment in education in Michigan and how that relates to growing its population. They also discuss the importance of opportunity and access to education and having adequate funding to implement these changes.

Michigan ranks second-last in U.S. population growth. Former Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr. explains why.

Jan 18, 2024

One Detroit contributor Nolan Finley sat down with Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr., co-chairman of the Growing Michigan Together Council, at this year’s Detroit Policy Conference to talk about where Michigan stands when it comes to growing its population. They discuss the four drivers of growing the state’s population and the improvements needed for Michigan to succeed.

2024 Detroit Policy Conference to tackle Michigan’s population growth and business development

Jan 5, 2024

The 2024 Detroit Policy Conference gears up to explore initiatives and policy strategies that could bolster Michigan’s population and make it an alluring hub for talent and business development. Detroit Chamber CEO Sandy K. Baruah previews the conference and the pressing issues and potential solutions that will be explored by attendees.

From engineering to running an Asian American bakery, Rachel Liu Martindale set to open Q Bakehouse and Market

Jan 5, 2024

Former engineer turned baker Rachel Liu Martindale shares what propelled her to quit her corporate job to become an entrepreneur and how she’s navigated the challenges of building a business. Plus, she shares the cultural importance and meaning behind the name of her new bakery, Q Bakehouse and Market, opening in early 2024.

Black Box: a family-operated coffee shop and art gallery in Dearborn

Jan 5, 2024

Nestled on the vibrant corner of Monroe and Village Drive in Dearborn, Black Box Coffee stands as a testament to Michigan’s entrepreneurial spirit. The Alcodray family, who created Black Box, talk about the origin of the coffee shop and entrepreneurship in Michigan. Plus, they share steps for entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a small business.

Global Detroit shares the importance of immigrant inclusion in Michigan’s population revitalization

Dec 13, 2023

Michigan’s population stagnation and economic prosperity have been front and center for several businesses, organizations and educational institutions. Global Detroit Managing Director Dr. Alaina Jackson talks about the organization’s mission to drive the growth, revitalization and shared prosperity of Detroit and the region by focusing on immigrants and global talent.

Federal Pell Grants for prison inmates return, opening new possibilities for prison education programs

Dec 7, 2023

In Michigan, roughly 22% of the state’s formerly incarcerated population end up back behind bars, but education can have an impact on recidivism. One Detroit contributor Mario Bueno and senior producer BIll Kubota explore how two Michigan prison education programs are helping the incarcerated prepare for jobs when they’re released.

Michigan’s battle against brain drain: Washtenaw Community College FAME program connects students to careers

Dec 1, 2023

Michigan lags behind the nation in college degree attainment, according to recent findings from the Citizens Research Council. Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program has been working to change that trajectory. One Detroit’s Will Glover visited WCC’s FAME program to explore how it connects students to careers in Michigan.

10th Annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp offers educational opportunities rather than shopping sprees

Nov 14, 2023

In a bid to transform Black Friday from a day of shopping sprees to a day of educational empowerment, Gwen Thomas of Fresh Perspectives Seminars talks about the 10th annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp on Nov. 24 in Detroit. She discusses her unique approach of encouraging families to shop for scholarships instead of retail bargains at the mall.

Michigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color

Nov 7, 2023

Some of Michigan’s top experts in higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion address how Michigan can improve outcomes for young students of color and what Michigan’s institutions of higher education must do to diversify their admissions and ensure first-generation students have the support they need.

Blast Detroit’s EV Automotive Mobility Program prepares Detroiters for an electrified future

Nov 7, 2023

The Blackbottom Group has launched an innovative program, the EV Automotive Mobility Program, which equips Detroiters with the skills necessary for jobs that will soon be in high demand. The program offers hands-on training in the maintenance and repair of electric vehicles in an effort to bridge the gap and address the stark racial disparity within the EV industry.

The implications of Michigan’s population stagnation: A conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov 2, 2023

Population stagnation is a challenge faced by many states and regions across the nation, and MIchigan is no exception. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks about the Growing Michigan Together Council and where Michigan’s population growth efforts are headed.

Navigating the Return to Office | Future of Work Series with Detroit Economic Club

Oct 23, 2023

While companies wrestle with new ways of working, a range of solutions, and a range of employee reactions to those solutions, are emerging. The office offers places to build important relationships and work collaboratively toward business objectives. So why has a return to the office been so challenging, and what can business leaders do to transform their space to support people and earn the commute?

Michigan Muslim, Arab Americans’ share their population growth strategies with the Growing Michigan Together Council

Oct 20, 2023

At a recent American Muslims Town Hall, more than 50 Arab and Muslim Americans shared their population growth strategies with members of the Growing Michigan Together Council. They talk about the kinds of neighborhoods tech workers need, transportation and public transit, mental health and other underfunded services, and preparing our workforce for jobs of the future.

Michigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color

Oct 15, 2023

A sobering reality persists for many students from communities of color trying to enter one of...

Pasa la Palabra: Latin-X-Tech event celebrates Detroit’s Hispanic, Latino Americans in the tech industry

Oct 12, 2023

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, contributor Bryce Huffman visited the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation’s Pasa la Palabra: Latin-X-Tech event to learn how Hispanic and Latino Americans continue to carve out their place in the tech world.

Citizens Research Council President Eric Lupher discusses Michigan’s population growth challenges

Oct 11, 2023

Citizens Research Council of Michigan President Eric Lupher joins host Tim Skubic and panelists Kyle Melinn, Clara Hendrickson and Jonathan Oosting on “Off the Record” to discuss the governor’s Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s population challenges.

Detroit Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan co-author new study on Michiganders under 30

Sep 21, 2023

The Detroit Regional Chamber and Business Leaders for Michigan have unveiled the results of a recent survey focused on residents aged 18 to 29. With Michigan grappling with a declining population and businesses struggling to fill job vacancies, the survey provides valuable insights into the factors influencing young Michiganders’ decisions about their future in the state.

New Black-owned grocery store aims to tackle the food desert on Detroit’s eastside

Sep 13, 2023

In a promising development for Detroit’s Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood on the city’s Eastside, African American entrepreneur Raphael Wright is set to open the doors of Neighborhood Grocery. The market is poised to make history as the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.

New CRC report shows Michigan’s infrastructure struggles under climate change pressure

Sep 12, 2023

With the impacts of climate change at the forefront, what it will take to address the stress on Michigan’s current water infrastructure in the face of future extreme weather? The Citizens Research Council of Michigan’s latest report explores the multiple challenges involved with rebuilding and maintaining the state’s infrastructure, as well as remediating and protecting the environment.

Gov. Whitmer’s Growth Council aims to boost population, economy through education and infrastructure

Aug 24, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Growing Michigan Together Council” is taking a bold bipartisan approach to address the state’s key challenges. State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4th District) talks with contributor Zoe Clark about how the newly established MiLEAP program will play a pivotal role in the state’s overall growth strategies.

Imagining Michigan’s future with Richard Florida and Zoe Clark

Jul 27, 2023

Michigan continues to trail behind other states in population growth. A new study by renowned urbanist Richard Florida compares regions across North America to Michigan and provides recommendations on how the state can become more competitive. Florida shares the results of his study and how to ensure the state’s long-term prosperity.

Cooking with Que Founder Quiana Broden brings plant-based dining to Detroit with The Kitchen

Jul 7, 2023

At the intersection of positivity, community and eating healthy is well-known Detroit restaurant and culinary business The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. Founded by Quiana “Que” Broden, a renowned chef and entrepreneur, her business specializes in providing delicious vegan and vegetarian meals and promoting healthy, plant-based eating options.

From Boomers to Zoomers: The Generational Impact on the Future of Work | Future of Work Town Hall

Jun 15, 2023

Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — each generation has its unique perspectives, questions, and aspirations around the future of work. Join One Detroit at 12 p.m. ET June 21 for a Future of Work Town Hall that will delve into each generation’s outlook on the future and how each impacts Michigan’s workforce.

Inside the minds of Gen Z: What the next generation thinks about the future of work

Jun 15, 2023

Will Michigan’s Gen Z population stay in the state, pursuing their dreams here and contributing to the state’s prosperity? Three members of Gen Z talk about their future hopes, the careers that interest them, and staying in Michigan after graduation.

Detroit Public Schools graduates first high school class from The School at Marygrove

Jun 8, 2023

A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.

2023 Mackinac Policy Conference emphasizes collaborative solutions with ‘The Power of And’

May 25, 2023

Policymakers, academics, and business and civic leaders are set to convene at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities the state has before it. Preview this year’s theme and what attendees can expect.

Gen Z in the Workforce | Future of Work Town Hall

May 12, 2023

As the baton of the workforce is passed from one generation to the next, Gen Z emerges as a powerful force, bringing their unique perspectives and aspirations to the table. We talk with three members of Gen Z about higher education, their hopes for the future, what they want from employers, and whether they will stay in Michigan after graduation.

Michigan medical device company Wareologie makes major advancements in mobile, at-home caregiving

May 12, 2023

Wareologie, a Michigan-based medical device company, is making waves in the healthcare industry with its groundbreaking advancements in mobile and at-home caregiving. We talked with Wareologie Founder Gina Adams to talk about the inspiration behind her products and the process of getting them to market.

Black Leaders Detroit gears up to support Black entrepreneurs during weeklong Ride for Equity

May 4, 2023

A nonprofit that supports Black-led businesses is gearing up for its annual weeklong bike ride to Mackinac Island. Black Leaders Detroit’s annual “Ride for Equity” will raise money for Black entrepreneurs in Detroit and spread awareness about the importance of equitable funding practices.

Michigan’s returning citizens leverage prison work experiences to create new careers on the outside

May 4, 2023

Despite the challenges many returning citizens face, some here in Michigan have found success in the outside world by leveraging the skills they learned in prison and finding ways to overcome the obstacles in their way— but not all of them.

Technology impacts on industry and how to prepare future workers now | Future of Work Series with Detroit Economic Club

Apr 26, 2023

Join One Detroit, in partnership with Detroit Economic Club, for a future of work town hall on the impact of changing, autonomous technology and how businesses and educators can prepare future workers for what’s to come ahead.

Thoughtful Urban Design for Downtown Growth | Future of Work Town Hall

Apr 12, 2023

One Detroit and the Detroit Economic Club partner to host a lively future of work town hall discussion with ROSSETTI CEO Matt Rossetti and Urban Planning Partner Amy Chesterton about how thoughtful urban design practices within the city can help redefine working downtown.

Growing Michigan’s millennial workforce with Let’s Detroit ambassador Marjace Miles

Apr 6, 2023

Millennials make up the largest share of the U.S. workforce and the future of work in Michigan will depend upon keeping young professionals here. Let’s Detroit ambassador Marjace Miles talks about his efforts to attract more millennials to Michigan.

Wayne State University, Henry Ford College create transfer pathway to earn four-year degree

Mar 30, 2023

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University have teamed up to help clear some of the existing hurdles higher education students face when seeking a four-year degree.

How CTE Classes are preparing students for the future

Mar 27, 2023

Students at the Frederick V. Pankow Center in Clinton Township, Michigan are getting real job opportunities and advantages in their field through Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes.

Gen Xers are taking the lead. How will they shape the future of work?

Mar 16, 2023

As Gen Xers take the helm where baby boomers have retired, how will their leadership styles and strengths continue to shape the future of work? Future of Work host Will Glover discusses with Michigan Works! Association CEO Ryan Hundt.

Building Black Development | American Black Journal and Bridge Detroit Virtual Town Hall

Mar 9, 2023

American Black Journal and BridgeDetroit team up to examine the barriers Black developers face breaking into the real estate industry and the solutions that are helping support Black development in Detroit.

Millennials on the Move: Making Michigan Home | Future of Work Town Hall

Mar 8, 2023

Looking at Michigan’s workforce, where did all the millennials go? Future of Work host Will Glover talks with Marjace Miles of Let’s Detroit about millennial migration trends in the workforce and the benefits of being a young professional in Michigan.

Worker-owned Pingree Detroit creates equity, shares success with employees

Mar 2, 2023

Pingree Detroit Co-Founder Jarret Schlaff talks about the company’s unique worker-owned business model and how it’s creating new opportunities for residents and veterans to learn valuable skills and share in the company’s success.

Gen X: Picking up the Slack in an Evolving Workforce | Future of Work Town Hall

Feb 3, 2023

What do Gen X business leaders and city officials need to focus on to grow Michigan’s workforce and prepare people for the jobs that don’t exist yet? Michigan Works! Association CEO Ryan Hundt shares his thoughts during a Future of Work Town Hall.

Biking around Detroit: Jason Hall on the benefits of riding through the Motor City

Jan 30, 2023

Biking: it’s more than just exercise. It’s equitable transportation, entertainment and a way for people to be introduced to Detroit and what the city has to offer.

Bank of America Michigan President Matt Elliott discusses Detroit’s recovery, housing affordability, Mackinac Policy Conference 2023

Jan 30, 2023

As cities and downtowns continue to navigate post-pandemic recovery, downtown Detroit’s...

Detroit Economic Club hosts Jeff Donofrio, Rachel Stewart in discussion about Michigan’s economy, trends

Jan 25, 2023

Join the Detroit Economic Club and #OneDetroit THIS WEDNESDAY for a live conversation with global leader on the future of employment, culture and leadership Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

Has Detroit’s slow return to work stalled its downtown vibrancy? Eric Larson weighs in

Jan 23, 2023

How has the shift to remote and hybrid work impacted downtown Detroit’s vibrancy? Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larson discusses Detroit’s post-pandemic return to work efforts and how reduced foot traffic has had an impact on the city’s downtown vibrancy.

Millennials make up a majority of the global workforce. Can Michigan attract them to move here?

Jan 19, 2023

Millennials are expected to make up nearly three-fourths of the global workforce in the next two years. How can Michigan attract more of them to move here? The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Devon O’Reilly shares strategies for attracting a young professional workforce.

Richard Florida shares the two priorities downtown Detroit needs for its post-pandemic recovery

Jan 19, 2023

Richard Florida, one of the nation’s leading urbanists, discusses downtown Detroit’s future and shares what he thinks the city should focus on with its post-pandemic recovery efforts.

What do workers want from a post-pandemic workforce? Strategic Staffing Solutions weighs in

Jan 19, 2023

Strategic Staffing Solutions President and CEO Cindy Pasky shares what workers want from their workplace, and how employees and employers are navigating the post-pandemic landscape.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on the administration’s investment in downtown Detroit

Jan 18, 2023

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II talks about what’s happening in downtown Detroit and the administration’s economic plans for investing in transportation infrastructure and stronger business ecosystems at the 2023 Detroit Policy Conference.

The High Cost of Baby Boomers | Future of Work Town Hall

Jan 12, 2023

Baby boomers are facing a big decision: should they stay in the workforce, and can they afford to leave? Can Michigan afford to lose them? Find out in this Future of Work town hall.

2023 Detroit Policy Conference focuses on the City’s resurgence and the future for downtown

Jan 5, 2023

One Detroit looks ahead to the 2023 Detroit Policy Conference focused on the future of downtown Detroit’s resurgence. Contributors Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley talk to Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah about this year’s theme.

A Year in Review: The Future of Work in Michigan | Future of Work Town Hall

Dec 9, 2022

As 2022 comes to its end, One Detroit Producer and Future of Work Town Hall host Will Glover takes stock of Michigan’s workforce and economy, and the progress the state has made this year.

The Great Reset: The Future of Work with SHRM’s Johnny Taylor, Jr.

Dec 7, 2022

Join the Detroit Economic Club and #OneDetroit THIS WEDNESDAY for a live conversation with global leader on the future of employment, culture and leadership Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

The JOBS Project with Detroit Action | Future of Work Town Hall

Nov 10, 2022

Life after prison can be difficult for returning citizens, especially as they attempt to return to the workforce after incarceration. What employment barriers to returning citizens face, and what programs and support are available for them to find jobs? One Detroit’s Future of Work Host Will Glover talks with Detroit Action Executive Director Branden Snyder about how The JOBS Project is lending a hand.

Centrepolis Accelerator: Michigan’s only manufactured product incubator

Oct 14, 2022

What will it take to create a bright future for Michigan’s workforce and economy? One Detroit producer Will Glover sits down with Centrepolis Accelerator, Michigan’s only manufacturing product incubator, Executive Director and Founder Dan Radomski to learn more about the accelerator’s impact on Michigan’s business environment and economy.

Michigan’s Childcare Challenges Have Displaced Women From the Workforce. Will New Legislation Help Them Return?

Sep 22, 2022

All across Michigan, a shortage of childcare availability and rising childcare costs have persisted, and women in the workforce have been disproportionately affected. One Detroit’s Future of Work virtual town hall, “Women in the Workforce,” explores the decline of women in the workforce, the impact of childcare, and new legislation that may help them return to work.

Future of Work Town Hall | Women in the Workforce

Sep 7, 2022

In this Future of Work Virtual Town Hall, One Detroit hosts a roundtable discussion on the decline of women from Michigan’s labor force, the impact of childcare and online learning on women in the workforce, and how Michigan’s latest childcare legislation could help working women and their families.

Michigan Barber School Reflects on 75 Years of Training Black Barbers and Hair Stylists

Sep 7, 2022

The Michigan Barber School celebrates 75 years of teaching Black barbers and hairstylists. Michigan Barber School Director Saul Green talks with guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes about the barber school’s founding and its success throughout the decades.

Does the Future of Teaching Spell Trouble for Michigan Educators, School Systems?

Aug 25, 2022

How can Michigan make the profession more prosperous for current and future teachers? Future of Work host Will Glover talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross, Tracie Mauriello, the state education reporter for Chalkbeat Detroit/Bridge Michigan, and Citizens Research Council of Michigan Research Director Craig Thiel to discuss the future of education in Michigan.

Keeping Commitments? The State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Efforts in the Workplace

Aug 4, 2022

“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson sits down with The LEE Group President Mark S. Lee and Nikki Pardo, from Global Alliance Solutions, for a candid conversation on the state of DEI efforts in the workplace at corporations across America and the status of new Chief Diversity Officer positions that were created. Plus, Henderson examines the amount of resources that have been allocated to DEI efforts and how they compare to the commitments made two years prior.

Future of Work Town Hall | School’s Out for Teachers

Aug 2, 2022

One Detroit talks with educators and administrators, Michigan education reporters and policy advocates about whether Michigan faces a teacher shortage, teacher safety and advocacy in the wake of recent mass shootings, what career pipelines are in place for students entering the profession, and whether the structure of Michigan’s education system supports teachers and students.

Michigan Redesigned: Developing Careers, Investments in the State’s Design Industry

Jul 21, 2022

Future of Work host Will Glover learns about the design jobs currently available in Michigan, the investments Michigan needs to create and build a design network that generates new jobs, and how to attract stakeholders, like garment manufacturers, reputable galleries and media partners, to Michigan to help bolster the state’s budding design industry from a panel of design industry experts.

Placemaking: The Path to Increasing Quality of Life, Talent Attraction in Michigan

Jul 21, 2022

Future of Work host Will Glover examines whether Southeast Michigan has the infrastructure, amenities and investments to attract and retain the future of workforce talent, the barriers against placemaking efforts, how the future of work intersects with residents’ quality of life, and the need for strategic city planning and public transit in Michigan with a panel if expert guests.

Can Detroit become an international fashion city? Detroit brand Deviate Fashion thinks so

Jul 15, 2022

When it comes to fashion, not many people think of Detroit among the cities where the design industry thrives. Detroiters may know it here, but one Detroit-based fashion brand, Deviate Fashion, started with the goal to put Detroit on the map as a fashion city around the world. One Detroit Associate Producer Will Glover talks with the Deviate Fashion co-founders about their mission and message.

Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Opens New Training Center

Jul 7, 2022

American Black Journal producer AJ Walker takes viewers to the ribbon cutting of the new Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters training center to hear from leaders about how the project came to fruition and what skills training the organization will provide at the new center

Future of Work Town Hall | Michigan Redesigned

Jun 29, 2022

Does Southeast Michigan have the infrastructure, amenities and investments needed to attract and retain the future of workforce talent? One Detroit’s Future of Work town hall looks at placemaking efforts, residents’ quality of life, strategic city planning, public transit, and whether Michigan’s current investments will be enough to keep young professionals in the state.

Michigan Business Leaders Say Education, Trained Workforce Key to Making Michigan More Competitive

Jun 10, 2022

Some of Michigan’s top business leaders gathered together to answer these questions about making Michigan more competitive and how exactly the state should do it at the Detroit Regional Chambers 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Future of Work Town Hall | Creating Communities: The Path to Placemaking

Jun 2, 2022

Does Southeast Michigan have the infrastructure, amenities and investments needed to attract and retain the future of workforce talent? One Detroit’s Future of Work town hall looks at placemaking efforts, residents’ quality of life, strategic city planning, public transit, and whether Michigan’s current investments will be enough to keep young professionals in the state.

Future of Work Town Hall | Steering the Future: Moving the Motor City’s Auto Industry Forward

May 4, 2022

More than a century ago, Detroit’s entrepreneurial spirit put the Michigan auto industry on the map as the Motor City, but how will Michigan continue to lead the automotive industry in the everchanging environment of the 21st century? One Detroit hosts a future of work town hall on the MIchigan auto industry with leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber and MICHauto.

Small business workshop covers business recovery, sustainability amid COVID

Apr 20, 2022

Host Stephen Henderson sits down with The Lee Group President Mark S. Lee to talk about the organization’s upcoming 8th annual Small Business Workshop virtual series focused on small business recovery and sustainability.

Michigan’s Teacher Shortage: Can It Be Considered a Crisis Yet?

Apr 7, 2022

One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota talks with experts on both sides of the teacher shortage debate about the state’s current education industry, where it’s headed and the decrease in job satisfaction that’s leading the way there.

New Study Pegs Racial Equity, Higher Ed as Keys to a More Prosperous Michigan Workforce

Apr 7, 2022

One Detroit contributors Nolan Finley, of the Detroit News, and Stephen Henderson, of “American Black Journal,” sit down to discuss the findings in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2022 Michigan State of Education report and the long-term impact on high education and the future workforce

Future of Work Town Hall | Building Michigan’s Future Workforce

Apr 6, 2022

What does Michigan’s future workforce currently look like? And how does our state compete with others when attracting and retaining talent. Join One Detroit for our inaugural Future of Work Town Hall highlighting the current and future prospects of Michigan’s workforce.

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program benefits youth, employers and the city

Apr 5, 2022

The City of Detroit’s summer jobs program for youth ages 14-24 years old, ‘Grow Detroit’s Young Talent,’ is back. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with three representatives close to the program to discuss the benefits for those involved and the impact it has on the city.

Grocery Stores Remain Hardest Hit by Employee Shortages | Future of Work

Mar 4, 2022

They were some of America’s frontline workers, but then they called it quits. One Detroit’s AJ Walker and Natalie Reitz take a closer look at the grocery stores and examine the pandemic’s toll on grocery store workers and the labor shortage in Michigan.

New York Times Author Alec Ross Discusses Best-Selling Book ‘The RAGING 2020s’

Feb 28, 2022

New York Times best-selling author Alec Ross joined the Detroit Economic Club on Feb. 16 for a lively discussion centered around his latest book, “The RAGING 2020s: Companies, Countries and People — and the Fight for Our Future,” with DEC President and CEO Steve Grigorian.

Michigan’s High Childcare Costs Continue As Financial Assistance Remains Untapped

Feb 10, 2022

While 35% of Michigan’s children five years and under qualify for childcare subsidies, only...

Future of Work | Have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progressed in the Workplace?

Feb 10, 2022

One Detroit contributor and American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson checks in with marketing consultant Mark S. Lee, president of The Lee Group, MI LLC, on where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are in the workplace. They explore the progress that’s been made in regards to DEI efforts and what’s still lacking nearly two years after the topic re-emerged into the mainstream, after George Floyd’s death.

2/10/22: One Detroit – Critical Race Theory, Michigan Childcare, Workplace DEI, Bill Bonds

Feb 10, 2022

One Detroit’s Bill Kubota meets with Detroit artist Jonathan Harris to talk about his viral painting ‘Critical Race Theory’ and the conversations its sparking across the globe. Then, One Detroit’s Will Glover connects with BridgeDetroit reporter Nushrat Rahman to discuss the high childcare costs in Michigan and the financial assistance available to families. Plus, learn how diversity, equity and inclusion have progressed in the workplace since the death of George Floyd and remember the late newsman Bill Bonds, who would have turned 90 years old this month.

BridgeDetroit | Detroit Church Hopes to Boost Worker-Owned Businesses in Latino Community

Feb 2, 2022

At Grace in Action, the co-op movement started roughly 20 years ago when Mexican Industries, a Southwest Detroit-based auto parts maker, abruptly closed after workers voted to form a union. Nine hundred mostly Latino workers were laid off, and the economic impact on the community was immediate. That led Meghan Sobocienski, executive director of Grace in Action, to actively create new business models for immigrant workers in the community. She’s been thinking about employment and the future of work since then, and to her, it comes down to one simple idea: create worker-led, locally owned businesses.

Detroit Economic Club Hosts 2022 Economic Outlook Discussion for Michigan

Feb 1, 2022

The Detroit Economic Club hosts a conversation, moderated by Detroit News’ Senior Editor and columnist Daniel Howes, on the 2022 Michigan Economic Outlook report. Howes is joined by special guests Elaine Buckberg, Cheif Economist of General Motors, and Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who share their insights on the strength and trajectory of our state’s economy.

Michigan State University President Discusses Future for Spartan Community

Dec 28, 2021

The Detroit Economic Center welcomed Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., President of Michigan State University, on Monday, December 6, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel as the 16th speaker in DEC history. In a fireside chat with WJR Radio’s Paul W. Smith, Dr. Stanley discussed “Leading The Way Forward: MSU Today and Tomorrow” and answered questions from the audience.

DTE CEO Discusses the Future of Michigan’s Energy Needs

Nov 22, 2021

The Detroit Economic Club hosted Jerry Norcia, President & CEO of DTE Energy, on Thursday,...

Delta CEO Discusses the Future of Travel

Nov 2, 2021

The Detroit Economic Club hosted Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, on Friday, October 29, at the...

Future of Work Town Hall

Oct 22, 2021

Join One Detroit for our virtual town hall, “The Future of Work: Creating Quality Jobs to Rebuild the Middle Class” on Wednesday, October 27th. Our panelists will take a look at the state of the middle class in Detroit and...