🗳️ Michigan's future is on the ballot. Early in-person voting starts this weekend on Oct. 24. Are you ready? Know the dates. Don't overlook judicial and local races on the nonpartisan section of your ballot. Flip it over for two high stakes statewide proposals plus local initiatives. See who the Michigan Chamber endorsed – and why. bit.ly/4BiKoxk Get informed. Make your plan. Make your voice heard.

🎉 Today, we're celebrating Michigan's local and regional chambers! Every day, they connect businesses, champion their communities and create opportunities for growth. 💙 On #SupportYourLocalChamberofCommerceDay, tag your local chamber making a difference and give them a shoutout! #MichiganBusiness #ChamberStrong

👏Third in the nation! Way to go, Carolyn! 👏 Michigan’s own Carolyn Taylor of Ann Arbor made our Great Lakes State proud with an incredible third-place finish at the 2026 #NationalCivicsBee championship this week! Her knowledge, determination and passion for making a difference are a powerful reminder that our future is in good hands. 💙 Join us in congratulating Carolyn and celebrating the next generation of civic leaders! @CivicsBuzz @A2schools

From Ford's assembly line to the entrepreneurs at Michigan Central, Michigan knows the power of free enterprise. The recent @USChamber Detroit tour stop showed what's possible when people can dream big, take risks, create opportunity, and build something extraordinary. That's the American Dream worth protecting. bit.ly/47k9Rc4 #FreeEnterpriseExpress

The Michigan Chamber has endorsed @JohnJamesMI for governor. Michigan needs leaders focused on strengthening our economy – and willing to engage thoughtfully, work collaboratively and pursue practical solutions to move our state forward. More: bit.ly/4jkggLr

🎙️What happens when great public spaces + powerful partnerships come together? Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ Amy McMillan + @DetroitRvrfrnt’s Ryan Sullivan join #MIBusinessMatters to talk parks, partnerships + stronger communities. 🎧 Listen now: apple.co/4gVYJI5

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 – 25 YEARS LATER We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost – and the extraordinary courage, service and humanity that followed. In America’s 250th year, may we also remember what has always made our country strongest: people willing to show up for one another. We will never forget. #NeverForget #RememberTheSky

What will it take for Michigan to compete, invest and grow? Jim Holcomb joined fellow business leaders from @DetroitChamber, @LansingChamber and @WMPF at the @MIBroadcasters Policy Summit this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities shaping Michigan’s future – and the important role local media plays in keeping Michiganders informed and connected.

What’s the road ahead after a seismic primary season – and what should Michiganders and employers be watching? MI Chamber President & CEO Jim Holcomb joined @CarolCain on @CBSDetroit's Michigan Matters with @BusLeadersForMI and @MichAuto for a wide-ranging conversation. From the post-primary political landscape and Michigan’s competitiveness to education, data centers, trade and the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge, there was plenty to unpack. It’s a timely conversation – catch it here: cbsn.ws/4xGV4TU

Michigan's election poll worker need and opportunity is in the spotlight thanks to @freep. Want a meaningful way to help your community? Schedule a free virtual or in-person presentation or access ready-to-use outreach resources for employers and community groups through the MI Chamber Foundation's nonpartisan Support MI Clerks initiative: bit.ly/3SbGy7s Read the article: bit.ly/4g5IuX9

🎙️ For four generations, the Bavarian Inn has been one of Michigan's most iconic destinations. Hear VP, Martha Zehnder Kaczynski, share the story behind the family's legacy of hospitality, leadership and entrepreneurship. 🎧 Listen to full episode: bit.ly/4pJH4G5 #MichiganBusiness #MichiganBusinessMatters #FamilyBusiness #Leadership

🎙️ As part of our Leadership Lens series, Amy McMillan, CEO of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, joins Jim Holcomb to discuss leadership, culture and the role parks play in building a stronger Michigan. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4vX2Xn1 #MichiganBusiness #LeadershipLens #MichiganBusinessMatters

16 of Michigan's brightest middle school students took the stage at the 2026 #NationalCivicsBee Michigan State Finals in our capital city this past week. They competed in rapid-fire civics quiz rounds with top finishers presenting solutions to real school or community challenges – from supporting small businesses and reducing food waste to improving traffic safety and addressing social media distraction. Congrats to Carolyn T of @A2schools, Michigan's State Champion – we'll be cheering you on in Washington, D.C. this fall! Special thanks to our emcee @carolcain, middle schoolers, families, teachers, schools, local chamber partners, judges & sponsors + The National Trust's @CivicsBuzz for making this inspiring event possible. Full recap here: bit.ly/44s8M0n

For 250 years, Americans have never stopped building, solving and believing tomorrow can be better than today. That's worth celebrating – and worth carrying forward. Read Michigan Chamber President & CEO Jim Holcomb's #TogetherFor250 letter: Built to Solve. #America250 #MichiganBusiness

🎙️ Special Podcast Series: Michigan's Data Center Future What did an independent analysis from trusted @pscmichigan conclude about Michigan's opportunity, community concerns and policy recommendations for responsible data center development? Hear directly from the report's authors. Listen now and stay tuned for more. apple.co/4vclD1Q

Tomorrow, the formal review of #USMCA begins. The Michigan Chamber and @OntarioCofC are calling for a swift renewal that provides the certainty businesses need to invest, hire and compete.

Michigan doesn't have to choose between economic opportunity and community protections. A new independent study from @pscmichigan, commisioned by the MI Chamber Foundation in partnership with @DetroitChamber, finds the state already has important safeguards in place – and identifies practical policy recommendations to strengthen them while remaining competitive. Read more now: bit.ly/4eRSFxS

A fitting close to #ChamberDay2026. Fast-paced, insightful and always entertaining. Thanks to our bipartisan panel of @AdrianHemond, @ron_fournier, @JohnSellek, @mattresch & moderator @JasonColthorp of WDIV's Flashpoint for this fave session breaking down the politics, policies and trends shaping Michigan's 2026 elections and future.