All businesses had to start somewhere. For some entrepreneurs, those first ideas were last-minute light bulbs that went off in their heads and came to life on bar napkins, the backs of hands or in a dream. No matter how the idea came to fruition, it more than likely required investments for those businesses to sprout from risky ideas to established companies.
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Congress Passes the Water Resources Development Act in its Final Vote of the Year
Before the 114th Congress adjourned on Friday, Dec. 9, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 was passed. The legislation was highly supported by the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition (GLMCC), in which the Detroit Regional Chamber is a member and Brad Williams, vice president of government relations for the Chamber also serves as the executive director.
Continue ReadingMitten State: Michigan’s World-Class Testing Facilities are Magnet for Tech Startups
Michigan is on the cusp of innovation for automated vehicle technologies, and startups are capitalizing on opportunity.
Continue ReadingMichigan Leading the Mobility Revolution
Southeast Michigan, a region of doers and makers, is setting the world’s stage to lead in the race for the connected and autonomous vehicle. Inspired by the automotive industry’s comeback, the region is redefining Michigan’s future as it transforms from traditional manufacturing into a hotbed for tech startups and new ideas.
Continue ReadingChanges ahead for auto industry provide opportunity for region
January is always an exciting time in the Detroit region. The promise of a new year, and of course, the arrival of the North American International Auto Show, one of the premier global events on the automotive calendar and an opportunity to not only showcase the world-leading mobility assets of our region, but also the incredible and real urban renaissance of the city of Detroit.
Continue ReadingDavenport University Introduces an Immersive Cross-Cultural Business Learning Experience
Based on Davenport University’s 20 years of international study experience, the Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEx) has designed a program exclusively for business professionals. Participants in the International Business Experience will travel to Prague, Czech Republic to learn first-hand about business development and best practices in the Central European economy.
Continue ReadingNorth American International Auto Show Celebrates Detroit’s Innovative Technology
We are experiencing one of the most dramatic shifts in our industry I have ever experienced in my more than 25-year history leading the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The disruption of new, mobility focused technologies and advent of autonomous vehicles is quickly changing the automotive landscape, and I believe we will see more change in the next 10 years than we have seen in the last 50.
Continue ReadingMichigan schools on cutting edge of high-tech programs to meet needs of auto industry
Employment prospects in Michigan have turned around dramatically since the depths of the Great Recession in 2008-09.
Continue ReadingPlanet M: Orbiting Michigan’s Mobility Future
In a world gone manic over myriad mobility options, can the Motor City and its home state still be the epicenter of technology and innovation in cars, trucks and other transit modes? It is a big question that is critical to Michigan’s economic future.
Continue ReadingAs Vehicles Become Smarter, Traditional Suppliers Ramp Up Focus on Driverless Tech
Automakers have a map to future mobility, and the industry’s long roster of suppliers will play a major role in getting them there with a plethora of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.
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