BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Detroit Economic Club - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Detroit Economic Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.econclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Detroit Economic Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191833 CREATED:20240503T224849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191558Z UID:2882-1549539000-1549558800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Patriotism vs. Nationalism – The New American Challenge DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/patriotism-vs-nationalism-the-new-american-challenge/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2019 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/11-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240503T232228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191735Z UID:2930-1548144000-1548176400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:What About The Neighborhoods? DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/what-about-the-neighborhoods/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:2019 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T003024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191848Z UID:2972-1544009400-1544029200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Toyota In Transition: Maintaining Momentum in the Age of Mobility DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/toyota-in-transition-maintaining-momentum-in-the-age-of-mobility/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK41609-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181119T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181119T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T005441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191938Z UID:3007-1542641400-1542646800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Speed of the Game: A Conversation with Adam Silver and Dan Gilbert on the World of Business and Basketball DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/speed-of-the-game-a-conversation-with-adam-silver-and-dan-gilbert-on-the-world-of-business-and-basketball/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK37505-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181109T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181109T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192028Z UID:3042-1541761200-1541782800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Exit Interview DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-exit-interview/ LOCATION:Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center\, GMRenCen\, 400 Renaissance Center\, Detroit\, MI\, 48243\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX4086-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181023T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181023T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T015023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192241Z UID:3079-1540281600-1540314000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Robots Won’t Take Your Job\, But They Will Change It! DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/robots-wont-take-your-job-but-they-will-change-it/ LOCATION:MGM Grand Hotel\, 1777 3rd Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX1536-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T022711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192340Z UID:3147-1539948600-1539968400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Reintroducing Wayne State University: Transformation After 150 Years in the Heart of Detroit DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/reintroducing-wayne-state-university-transformation-after-150-years-in-the-heart-of-detroit/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX9386-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T021004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192437Z UID:3108-1539864000-1539882000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The American Economic Growth Story DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-american-economic-growth-story/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX0729-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T024535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192529Z UID:3189-1536751800-1536771600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy Update DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-u-s-economy-and-monetary-policy-update/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX4376-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180905T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T030444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192740Z UID:3235-1536147000-1536166800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Michigan’s Competitive Advantage: The URC\, Economy and Our Collective Future DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/michigans-competitive-advantage-the-urc-economy-and-our-collective-future/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK35503-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180618T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T031747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192832Z UID:3261-1529321400-1529341200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:America’s Economic Revival DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/americas-economic-revival/ LOCATION:Ford Field\, 2000 Brush Street\, Detroit\, Michigan\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX6941-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180613T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180613T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T033417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T192928Z UID:3300-1528876800-1528909200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Global Security Means Local Problems: Security; Intelligence; Space; Cyber & Politics DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/global-security-means-local-problems-security-intelligence-space-cyber-politics/ LOCATION:Ford Field\, 2000 Brush Street\, Detroit\, Michigan\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX6671-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180607T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180607T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T092232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193021Z UID:3340-1528371000-1528390800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Patient is Waiting. . . For a Dose of Disruption DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-patient-is-waiting-for-a-dose-of-disruption/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX5204-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180604T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180604T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T102429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193136Z UID:3426-1528111800-1528131600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Ambassador Ron Dermer DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/ambassador-ron-dermer/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX4691-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180524T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180524T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T094657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193324Z UID:3385-1527161400-1527181200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation on the U.S. Economy and the Retirement Challenge with Tony James DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-conversation-on-the-u-s-economy-and-the-retirement-challenge-with-tony-james/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK32275-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180424T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180424T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T110148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193605Z UID:3487-1524569400-1524589200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Plan for a Stronger Michigan DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-plan-for-a-stronger-michigan/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DEC-4-24-98.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180328T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180328T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T111443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T193728Z UID:3527-1522236600-1522256400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Navigate the Gig Economy to Fit Your Talent Strategy DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/navigate-the-gig-economy-to-fit-your-talent-strategy/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK39720w.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180213T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180213T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T122746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T195216Z UID:3554-1518521400-1518541200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Economy & Workforce: The Reentry Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-economy-workforce-the-reentry-opportunity/ LOCATION:Townsend Hotel\, 100 Townsend St\, Birmingham\, MI\, 48009\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DEC_Korzenik_8393-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180205T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180205T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T132518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T195302Z UID:3590-1517830200-1517850000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Michigan Should Lead the Next Frontier of Innovation DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/michigan-should-lead-the-next-frontier-of-innovation/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JKX0853-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180123T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180123T170000 DTSTAMP:20261024T191834 CREATED:20240504T225638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T195432Z UID:3653-1516707000-1516726800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Big Four DESCRIPTION:Sandy K. Baruah \n \n \n \n President & CEO Detroit Regional Chamber \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Sandy K. Baruah\nPresident & CEODetroit Regional Chamber \nThe Honorable Sandy K. Baruah is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber\, the third largest chamber of commerce in the nation. The Chamber represents the business interests of a region comprising 5.4 million residents and 11 Fortune 500 companies. The Chamber also executes the statewide automotive and mobility cluster association\, MICHauto\, and hosts the nationally recognized Mackinac Policy Conference. Additionally\, the Chamber leads the most comprehensive education and talent strategy in the state. \nBaruah joined the Chamber in 2010 after a distinguished career in Washington\, D.C. He served President George W. Bush as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In this role\, he was the chief executive responsible for the SBA’s 4\,000 national employees and $18 billion small business loan portfolio. Baruah was one of the senior officials shaping the federal government’s response to the 2008 credit crisis and assistance to the U.S. automotive industry. \nPrior to leading the SBA\, Baruah served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In this role\, he was responsible for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce for the 2010 Census\, and represented the U.S. government before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France. \nBefore serving President George W. Bush\, Baruah was a corporate mergers and acquisitions consultant for the Performance Consulting Group and served both President George H. W. Bush and U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood. After leaving government service in 2009\, he was a Distinguished Fellow at the U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, a Washington-based think tank focused on economic competitiveness policy. \nBaruah earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University. Baruah serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago\, U.S. Council on Competitiveness\, Automotive Hall of Fame\, and Detroit Economic Club\, among others. He is a contributor to Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project\, a Leadership Circle member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas\, Texas\, and chairs the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of Spain’s Institute on Competitiveness. \nIn 2016\, Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Baruah as Chair of Michigan’s 21st Century Economy Commission. He is a frequent commentator on local and national media regarding political developments\, automotive industry matters\, and Detroit and Michigan issues. \nSandy and Lisa Baruah have one son\, live in a household run by the family pets\, and previously lived in Portland\, Oregon\, and Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n View Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THIS MEETING   EXCLUSIVELY FOR DEC YOUNG LEADER MEMBERS How Political Polarization Impacts the Workplace We live in a world where diverse and sometimes extreme opinions thrive and have found their way into office conversations. At the same time\, businesses and leaders are now in a position as the “trusted source” for unbiased information. Yet\, being out front on social and public issues is not something most of us learned in school. Sandy Baruah will share his thoughts on how young professionals can navigate sensitive topics while building strong work relationships. After the fireside chat\, we will break out into small groups to answer the question “Why are we so polarized?” and “Am I part of the problem?” and then conclude with a group discussion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEETING GALLERY URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-big-four/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK32939COPY-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR