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Coming in August: 10th Annual Detroit Lions Kickoff Luncheon |
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Richard DeVos, Jr., 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate and Former President of Alticor, Outlines Plan to Turn Michigan Around |
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Thanks for a Great Season! |
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Coming in August: 10th Annual Detroit Lions Kickoff Luncheon Topic:2006-2007 Detroit Lions Season Why
attend:Get ready to support the Detroit Lions and wish them success in the upcoming 2006-2007 NFL season. Mark your calendars and check www.econclub.org for further details later this summer. |
When: Thursday, August 24, 2006 Noon Luncheon Tickets: Tickets go on sale in August. |
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Richard DeVos, Jr., 2006 Gubernatorial Candidate and Former President of Alticor, Outlines Plan to Turn Michigan Around |
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| May 23, 2006 -- The Detroit
Economic Club hosted Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
and former President of Alticor Richard DeVos, Jr. In his speech titled "Seven
Steps to a Turnaround,"
DeVos highlighted his plan to boost Michigan's economy
and
create jobs. Based on his experience running Alticor, one of Michigan's
largest corporations, DeVos stated why he believes change is Michigan
urgently needed. He believes consistent, principled
leadership that brings
people together to solve problems can make a difference. As part of a turnaround plan, DeVos said that Michigan's business taxes, especially the Single Business Tax, need to be overhauled or replaced. "We have tax policy that I think most agree, has just simply outlived its usefulness. There's no purpose in going backwards and trying to say 'was it a good idea or a bad idea?' It is what it is. And it's not appropriate in my view, and I think the view of the majority of us in this room, to continue forward with that particular tax [the SBT]," said DeVos. "Right behind it is a thing called personal property tax, that's another issue that I do think we have to work out. And I think our manufacturers are particularly concerned about personal property taxes. Does this mean we get rid of them completely? No, not at all. I've been on record saying we need a replacement. You can't take that much out of a budget. But we do need a replacement. It does need to be a business-based replacement. It needs to be more sensitive to profitability and business performance and it shouldn't be punitive to job creation." |
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Thanks
For a Great Year! |
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The Detroit Economic Club wrapped up its 2005-2006 speaking season on May 23 at Burton Manor when the DEC hosted Dick DeVos, 2006 Republican Gubernatorial Candidate. The 2005-2006 season was a memorable one which included the following speakers:
As you can see, the DEC covered many of the topics in the news in the past year. In some cases, speeches at the DEC made headlines themselves. Members heard from prominent CEOs from such companies as Delphi, AT&T and Pfizer, as well as government leaders from the Treasury and Commerce Departments and the U.S. Senate. Right
now the Detroit Economic Club is putting together a lineup
for 2006-2007 that is sure to please everyone.
Stay tuned to the DEC
Web site for updates over the summer.
I look forward to seeing you at the Detroit Lions Kickoff
Luncheon on Thursday, August 24. |
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and whether you're on the golf course, on the
boat or on the town, be sure to show off your Detroit Economic Club membership
with one of our
DEC
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made
by Cutter & Buck. We also offer DEC baseball caps by Cutter & Buck
for those sunny weekends ahead. As always, DEC gift certificates make perfect gifts, whether you're looking to reward a key client, employee or partner, or if you're shopping for a birthday, anniversary or thank you gift for the person who has everything. These products and other DEC items are available now on our Web site: www.econclub.org. |
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