YL CEO SERIES: The Honorable Debbie Dingell
2026-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Vinton Building, 600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
THE HONORABLE GRETCHEN WHITMER

Governor
State of Michigan

At last Friday’s Detroit Economic Club meeting, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her first public remarks about her administration’s proposed budget priorities which include roads, education, health care and climate change. The state continues to prioritize finding long-term solutions to fix the roads and will sell bonds to handle the most urgent repairs. “Rebuilding the roads is one part of what we are doing and is one of the things I ran on and I know people are counting on that,” said Whitmer. “We introduced a budget that improves education and skills training. It protects and expands healthcare for families. It cleans up our water and combats climate change. These are the dinner table issues that I hear from people all across the state.” Whitmer stressed that by working together to fund and enact better policies and programs, the state will offer better access to opportunity and quality care. “This will help us grow our economy and ensure that businesses like yours can have the employees with the skill set that you need in order to continue to thrive and make investments in this great state.”

Daniel Loepp

Presiding Officer

President & CEO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

A Conversation on the Economy and Monetary Policy
2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

WAIT LIST | Gold Member Dinner with Carolyn Cassin
2026-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

WAIT LIST | DEC Peer Group: Finance
2026-04-16 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

The 2026 Detroit Lions are On the Clock!
2026-04-16 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

WAIT LIST | Gold Member Experience: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Delta Air Lines
2026-04-27 16:00 - 18:15 | DTW Airport | McNamara Terminal, 9000 Middlebelt Rd, Romulus, MI, 48174

Economic and Automotive Industry Outlook for the U.S. and Our Region
2026-04-30 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

WAIT LIST | DEC Peer Group: Business Development
2026-05-06 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

WAIT LIST | Gold Member Dinner with David Parent
2026-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Deloitte Office, 1001 Woodward Ave, Suite 700, Detroit, 48226, United States

Michigan State & Spartan Athletics: Leading Through Innovation
2026-05-08 11:00 - 13:45 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

WAIT LIST | DEC Peer Group: Marketing/Communications
2026-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

DEC Peer Group: IT
2026-05-14 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

WAIT LIST | YL NETWORKING: Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels
2026-05-27 17:00 - 21:30 | Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201, United States

WAIT LIST | Practical AI for Young Leaders
2026-06-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Lear Corporation World HQ, 21557 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI, 48033, United States

WAIT LIST | Gold Member Dinner with Mike Land
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Huntington Bank Tower, 2025 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

DEC Presents: A Conversation with Senator Slotkin
2026-06-08 11:00 - 13:20 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

Economic Outlook: US Trends, Inflation and the Policy Path Ahead
2026-06-16 11:00 - 13:20 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

2026 DEC Chair’s Dinner
2026-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Elevate at One Campus Martius, 1 Campus Martius Floor 16, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

SAVE THE DATE | 2026 Young Leader Conference
2026-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
