Detroit
About This Chapter
Do you want to transform Michigan into a place where liberty thrives? Are you looking to network, learn from like-minded young professionals, and discuss key issues affecting our state and country? AFF Detroit is a professional development network for individuals who believe in the power of personal liberty, entrepreneurship, and innovation–channeled through free markets–to promote positive social change. The third Wednesday of each month, we come together for panels, policy discussions, happy hours, and networking.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
The Real Deal: The Cost of Development Subsidies and Incentives
Detroit and hundreds of other cities offered Amazon billions of dollars in subsidies and incentives, before the company selected New York and Virginia for its highly-publicized new facilities. This “HQ2”...
Creative Disruption
How Technology and Demographic Change Will Transform the Nature of the 21st Century Workplace Seismic shifts are taking place within the American workplace. These changes, particularly in the areas of...
Career Pathing in the Gig Economy
Trying to keep up with the pace of today's constantly changing marketplace when you're thinking about your future career moves? You're not alone–and there are new models for career advancement...
Chapter Leader
Heather Pfitzenmaier
Heather Pfitzenmaier is AFF's full-time executive vice president and leader of the Detroit chapter. She oversees AFF's programs nationwide. Pfitzenmaier previously served as director of the Young Leaders Program, and earlier as intern coordinator, at the Heritage Foundation from 2007-2015....more