Detroit Economic Club

YL CEO SERIES: Hussein Berry
2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Westin Hotel @ Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), 2501 Worldgateway Place, Detroit, 48242, United States
Santino Ferrucci

NTT INDYCAR SeriesAJ Foyt Enterprises

BIO

Santino Ferrucci

Santino Michael Ferrucci (born May 31, 1998) is an American racing driver. He competes in the IndyCar Series, driving the No 14 Chevrolet for A. J. Foyt Enterprises. He has also previously raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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Myles Rowe

INDY NXT by FirestoneABEL Motorsports

BIO

Myles Rowe

Myles Rowe (born June 19, 2000) is an American racing driver. He is set to compete in the 2025 Indy NXT driving for Abel Motorsports with Force Indy. He is the 2023 USF Pro 2000 champion. Rowe competed in the 2022 USF2000 Championship with Pabst Racing as well as with Force Indy.

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About THIS MEETING

Join us for an exciting panel discussion on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear! Celebrating its third year back at its original home on the streets of Downtown Detroit, this year’s event will take place on the iconic 1.7-mile, nine-turn street circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk from May 30-June 1, 2025. Since its return to Downtown Detroit in 2023, the Grand Prix has connected communities and generated millions in total spending. The panel will delve into the economic benefits of the Grand Prix for Southeastern Michigan, emphasizing its role in bringing Detroit to an international audience and creating an inclusive experience for fans. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the positive impact of hosting NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in the Motor City and to engage with key figures in the motorsports community.

ABOUT CAREER READINESS ACADEMY

If your schedule permits, please stay after the program for a few minutes and network with over 250 DEC Career Readiness Academy (CRA) graduates. This meeting includes the culmination of our CRA program, which is the opportunity for our high school students to utilize the skills they learned during the 6-month career exploration program by networking. To learn more about CRA, click here.

PRESIDING OFFICER

Tony MichaelsPresident & CEOThe Parade Company

MODERATOR

Bud DenkerChairman, Detroit Grand PrixPresident, Penske Corporation

PODCAST

FULL MEETING VIDEO

MEETING GALLERY

CAREER READINESS ACADEMY GRADUATION

VENUE

Huntington Place

1 Washington Blvd,

Detroit, MI 48226,

MI

48070

United States

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DETAILS

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

11:00 am

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1:30 pm

DEC Peer Group: Finance
2025-10-08 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

An Inside Look at the Detroit Pistons' Resurgence!
2025-10-15 15:30 - 18:30 | Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, United States

DEC Peer Group: Marketing/Communications
2025-10-21 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

Gold Member Dinner with Sandy Baruah
2025-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Detroit Regional Chamber, 777 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48226, United States

2025 City of Detroit Mayoral Candidates
2025-10-30 11:00 - 14:00 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Ronia Kruse
2025-11-04 16:15 - 18:30 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

Gold Member Dinner with Rick Hampson
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Vinton Building, 600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

DEC Peer Group: IT
2025-11-12 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

YL NETWORKING EVENT: Detroit Dye House
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Detroit Dye House, 1418 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States

SOLD OUT | DEC Peer Group: Business Development
2025-11-13 08:00 - 09:30 | WTW – Southfield, 26555 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

The Exit Interview: Mayor Mike Duggan
2025-12-08 11:00 - 13:30 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

2026 Michigan Economic Outlook
2026-01-13 11:00 - 14:00 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

DEC Presents: ﻿President Donald J. Trump
2026-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

A Purposeful Warrior's Vision for a Stronger Michigan
2026-02-05 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Claude Molinari
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Detroit Water Square Residences, 222 Third Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

DEC Presents: A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL NETWORKING EVENT: Spring Into Bowling!
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, United States

DEC Presents: Governor Andy Beshear
2026-03-04 11:15 - 14:00 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd,, Detroit, MI 48226, MI, 48070, United States

Gold Member Experience: WJR Dinner + Mitch Albom Program & Book Signing
2026-03-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Startup Nation (The Platform), 34300 Woodward Ave, Suite 200, Birmingham, MI, 48009, United States

Still Steel Strong: The Future of U. S. Steel and American Industry
2026-03-12 11:00 - 13:30 | The Masonic, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States

YL CEO SERIES: Shatica McDonald
2026-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Accenture – Hudson’s Detroit, 1240 Woodward Ave, 5th Floor (Suite 500), Detroit, 48226, United States

YL CEO SERIES: The Honorable Debbie Dingell
2026-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Vinton Building, 600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

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

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

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
