MSU Athletics: All-Access

Little Caesars Arena 2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, United States

Spartan student-athletes had remarkable success on and off the field in the recently concluded academic year. Leading MSU teams are an AD and head coaches that are the envy of many college athletic programs around the country. They are doing so while facing the headwinds of transformative change in college athletics.

YL CEO SERIES: Tony Michaels

Parade Company HQ 9500 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, United States

It takes specific leadership skills to put on massive events like America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardner White, Ford Fireworks and Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford, and The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot. Parade Company President & CEO Tony Michaels will share how he leads his team and community partners to deliver world-class events that bring families together year in and year out.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Tour

MDOT Detroit 1060 W Fort St, Detroit, MI, United States

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive.

Join DEC members for an exclusive private tour and presentation of this game-changing project before its scheduled 2025 public opening. After the bridge tour, members will enjoy a MDOT Traffic Control Center tour and networking with light food and refreshments.

2024 Detroit Tigers

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The Detroit Tigers 2024 Season is Underway.

Don’t miss the excitement as new General Manager Jeff Greenberg, select players and team broadcasters are scheduled to attend!

2024 DEC Chair’s Dinner

One Campus Martius – 16th Floor 1 Campus Martius Floor 16, Detroit, MI, United States

Save the date for the 2024 Chair’s Dinner! Join DEC Board Chair Sandy Pierce, Tom Pierce, the DEC Board of Directors, and Club Members for an evening full of networking, Club updates, silent auction, dinner, and music.

YL NETWORKING EVENT: Boat Cruise at Freedom Boat Club

Freedom Marina 32475 S River Rd., Harrison Township, MI, United States

Exclusively for DEC Young Leaders and Guests

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the water at our Boating Networking Event, exclusively for Young Leaders!

A Conversation with Dan Gilbert

The Icon 200 Walker Street, Detroit, MI, United States

SOLD OUT - Exclusively for DEC Members and Accompanied Guests

An America as Strong as Steel

The Masonic 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, United States

Join David Burritt, the president and CEO of U. S. Steel, for a wide-ranging conversation on the industry’s past, present, and future. Burritt, who has led the 123-year old iconic American steel champion since 2017, will discuss steel’s role in the automotive industry, the energy transition, and national security. He will also share his views on U. S. Steel’s recently announced intention to merge with Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, the benefits of the transaction and the controversy which has ensued.

Strengthening the U.S. Auto Industry

The Masonic 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, United States

Lael Brainard will discuss actions the Biden-Harris administration is taking to strengthen the U.S. auto industry.

2024 Young Leader Conference

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

The 10th Annual Young Leader Conference is a must-attend professional development opportunity for those under the age of 40. This one-day conference is designed by Young Leaders (YL) exclusively for Young Leaders, focusing on the theme of Using the Past to Drive the Future.

The Exit Interview

The Masonic 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, United States

Exclusively for DEC Members and Accompanied Guests

Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy

MotorCity Casino Hotel 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI 48201, Michigan

Small acts of courage matter. Sometimes, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom―for idealism itself―against all odds, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard, and costly.