Grow Your Network with WEC
The Washtenaw Economic Club (WEC) is an established forum for business leaders in our community. Together, we identify and discuss economic issues that affect business, as well as ways in which economic analysis informs decision-making processes for the business community.
We are a microcosm of leaders who:
- Gather and discuss business economics issues on the local, state, regional and national scale
- Act as an avenue for exclusive speakers to present in-depth topics of special interest to business leaders in the metro area.
- Are committed to building relationships with universities, community organizations, and other professional groups to discuss our current issues and economics.
The Signature Economic Club Luncheon
The Current and Future Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
Speaker : Mohammad Ghassemi, PhD
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University
Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi is a distinguished scientist and entrepreneur with extensive experience leading AI initiatives. Read more about Ghassemi's career.
- 11:30 am - Registration and Networking
- 12:00 pm – Luncheon and Program
- 12:25 pm – Introduction of Speaker
- 1:10 pm – Audience Q&A
- 1:25 pm – Closing Remarks
- 1:30 pm – Program concludes
| Entree |
Asian Chopped Salad with Vinaigrette, Teriyaki Salmon & Chicken Duo with Basmati Rice and Sesame-Ginger Broccolini and Carrots, Flourless Chocolate Torte Vegan: |
| Dessert |
Strawberry Cheesecake |
Past Luncheon Events
Battling Uncertainties in the Automotive Industry and the Economy
Date: 3/27/2025
Speaker: Kristin Dziczek
Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!
Date: 11/7/2024
Speaker: Tim Skubick
Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
A2Y Chamber & WEC Event Collaboration: Labor Market and Wage Trends
Date: 9/26/2024
Speaker: Ava Attari, Director of Higher Education Partnerships, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MEDC)
Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Big Picture 2024 - Mobility and Electric Vehicle Transformations
Date: 5/23/2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, MICHauto; Vice President, Automotive and Mobility Initiatives,
Detroit Regional Chamber
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor Michigan
Future Energy Demands: The role Natural Gas will play in Electrification
Date: 11/9/2023
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Cedric Flowers and H.J. Decker
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor Michigan
Cybersecurity, Are You Vulnerable?
Date: 9/28/2023
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: David Behen, Chief Client Success Officer, SensCy
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor Michigan
Fostering a Pro-Small Business Economy
Date: 5/11/2023
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Brian Calley, President, Small Business Association of Michigan
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor Michigan
2023 Economic Outlook
Date: 3/14/2023
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Donald Grimes and Gabriel Ehrlich
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor Michigan
An Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!
Date: 11/17/2022
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Tim Skubick – Senior Capitol Correspondent
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building,
4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor Michigan
Keeping DE&I Top of Mind: Best Practices and Frameworks to Support the Growth and Impact of DE&I Efforts
Date: 9/29/2022
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Ovell Barbee – Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University Health
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building,
4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor Michigan
Key Success Factors that Drive Business Growth & Resilience
Date: 5/12/2022
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker: Paul Glantz - Co-Founder and Chairman of Troy, Michigan-based theatre chain Emagine Entertainment,
Inc.
Location: Double Tree Hilton, 3600 Plymouth Road,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2022 Washtenaw County Economic Outlook
Date: 3/24/2022
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Speakers: Gabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams
Location: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building,
4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor Michigan
Video: May12th Event Video
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