Photographs by Jeff Kowalsky

The Detroit Economic Club held its annual Chairman’s Dinner on June 13 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. The gala event, which raised funds for the club’s operations, featured a networking reception, dinner, a silent auction, and a brief program with remarks by Bill Ford.

The Detroit Economic Club held its annual Young Leader Conference on June 30 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The conference was attended by DEC Young Leader Members and featured keynotes and breakout sessions for professional development, as well as a post-conference networking reception.

The Detroit Economic Club hosted its second annual Chairman’s Dinner on July 23 at Cobo Center. Some 600 DEC members and guests enjoyed a VIP reception on Cobo's new terrace, along with a silent auction and a live musical performance.