Report: Metro Detroit losing ground, faces ‘hard truths’ about economy

A Detroit Regional Chamber report claims that focusing on turning around the poor performance should be the top goal of statewide policymakers elected this fall, the Detroit Regional Chamber says.

By: Paula Gardner

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Economic rankings for metro Detroit show the region sliding compared to 19 other US cities
The Detroit Regional Chamber says the data should prompt urgency among policy-makers
The area ranked last for per capita income, coming in a full one-third less than first-place Austin, Texas

Metro Detroit’s economy is falling behind peers and ranks near the bottom in factors from income to education, according to a new report from the Detroit Regional …

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