[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20309]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF BETH CHAPPELL FOR HER SERVICE AS DETROIT ECONOMIC 
                         CLUB PRESIDENT AND CEO

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Beth Chappell 
for her distinguished leadership as the Detroit Economic Club's 
President and CEO as she leaves to begin her next chapter. She has been 
an effective leader and advocate for Michigan's businesses and 
entrepreneurs.
  Born and raised in Michigan, Mrs. Chappell attended Michigan State 
University's Broad College of Business where she received her 
bachelor's degree in Marketing before entering the workforce. She spent 
16 years at AT&T Corporation, where she served as Vice President of 
Global Services and cultivated relationships with a worldwide 
clientele. Mrs. Chappell also served as Executive Vice President of 
Compuware Corporation and led the Chappell Group before being named 
President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club (DEC). Throughout her 12 
year tenure as DEC President, Mrs. Chappell has increased the 
connectivity of Detroit's business community.
  The Detroit Economic Club was founded in 1934 to serve as an 
organization committed to growing Michigan's business community and 
providing a platform for international leaders to address global 
economic change. Mrs. Chappell was successful in growing the DEC and 
expanding its accessibility to a diverse group of local and national 
leaders. She launched a young leaders group to ensure that students and 
young business leaders have the opportunity to learn from successful 
local leaders and receive mentorship from those who have walked in 
their shoes. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her 
dedication to the Michigan community and continued innovation to best 
serve business owners and consumers. Mrs. Chappell is a member of 
multiple boards including Detroit Regional Chamber, St. Joseph Mercy 
Foundation, Michigan Economic Growth Authority and Citizens Research 
Council. She has had a tremendous positive impact on the Detroit 
Economic Club through her work as President, and I look forward to 
seeing her continued contributions in the coming years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Beth Chappell 
for her distinguished tenure as Detroit Economic Club President and 
CEO. She has worked diligently on behalf of Michigan's business owners 
throughout the years.

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