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Business Roundtable Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
Is the Oakland County Business Roundtable part of the County government system?
Why was the Oakland County Business Roundtable created?
What does the Oakland County Business Roundtable do?
How does the Oakland County Business Roundtable decide which things to work on?
Why is it necessary for businesses to be involved in these areas?
How does the Oakland County Business Roundtable benefit residents of the County?
Who funds the activities of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
Who are the members of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
How can I become a member of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
Are the Oakland County Business Roundtable meetings open to the public?
Is the Oakland County Business Roundtable involved in political activities?
What is the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable is a volunteer advisory group made up of representatives from business, government, and education.
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Is the Oakland County Business Roundtable part of the County government system?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable works with County government, but is not itself a part of the government system.
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Why was the Oakland County Business Roundtable created?
In 1993, L. Brooks Patterson created the Oakland County Business Roundtable to make recommendations and create programs that would enhance Oakland County's business climate and quality of life.
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What does the Oakland County Business Roundtable do?
The Business Roundtable provides recommendations to the Oakland County Executive on business, economic, and land development matters. The group also works to implement these recommendations by creating programs to improve the County's quality of life and economic vitality.
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How does the Oakland County Business Roundtable decide which things to work on?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable normally works within four areas: Economic Development, Quality of Life, Transportation, and Workforce and Education. The Roundtable believes that change and improvement in these areas will have the most impact on the County's growth and stability.
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Why is it necessary for businesses to be involved in these areas?
Business and commerce are the foundation of a healthy economy. Oakland County's continued economic well-being and sustained quality of life depend upon a good business climate. By involving the private sector in policy and program development, the County can more effectively develop services that encourage businesses to thrive.
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How does the Oakland County Business Roundtable benefit residents of the County?
Oakland County residents benefit from the experience and knowledge of business leaders who volunteer on the Roundtable. Valuable and time-saving County services such as Access Oakland, Oakland's One Stop Shop and consolidated Workforce Development programs all started as recommendations from the Business Roundtable. The Business Roundtable has also sponsored or co-sponsored a variety of educational programs within Oakland schools.
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Who funds the activities of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
Programs and activities of the Oakland County Business Roundtable are funded by grants, donations, and corporate sponsor partnerships.
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Who are the members of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable is made up of representatives from the business, government, and education communities in the County.
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How can I become a member of the Oakland County Business Roundtable?
Please contact the Oakland County Business Roundtable to find out about current opportunities for membership.
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Are the Oakland County Business Roundtable meetings open to the public?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable does not hold public meetings.
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Is the Oakland County Business Roundtable involved in political activities?
The Oakland County Business Roundtable occasionally issues statements of support for proposed or pending legislation at the state or local level. Additionally, the Roundtable has lobbied for programs, services and budget allocation to benefit the County. The Roundtable does not normally endorse candidates for office.
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