MICHauto News

• 2017 MICHauto Summit Features New Data, Automobility Career Perception Survey Results and New Online Publication

  DETROIT (December 6, 2017) – Today, MICHauto announced the results of a thorough examination of Michigan’s automotive technical expertise at its annual Summit. The study reveals a much larger presence than previously reported and reinforces Michigan’s global leadership in automotive engineering, research and design.

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• The Kresge Foundation Grants $450,000 to Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation to Improve College Readiness, Access and Success

  The Kresge Foundation and the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation today announce new funding to launch a comprehensive plan and campaign to increase postsecondary education attainment in Southeast Michigan. The $450,000 grant from Kresge will urgently address a crisis, as part of the Chamber’s Forward Detroit regional economic development and competitiveness strategy.

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• New Workspace to Draw Mobility and High-Tech Auto Startups to Downtown Detroit

  In an effort to attract and connect more mobility-focused startups and other emerging high-tech, automotive-focused companies, the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and WeWork announced today the launch of the PlanetM Landing Zone. This first-of-its-kind space will serve as an environment where startups with connected and automated transportation technologies can connect with Detroit’s automotive and economic development network. Ford Motor Co. is the first automaker to join the partnership via its City Solutions team located on-site.

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• Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Appoints Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah to Detroit Branch Board of Directors

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced the appointment of Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah to its Detroit branch board of directors, effective immediately. The term will expire December 31, 2017 and be followed by an additional three-year term from 2018 – 2020.

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Detroit Class XXXIX

  The Detroit Regional Chamber today announced the participants in Leadership Detroit Class XXXIX, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. “Southeast Michigan has proven that transformative change …

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• Get an Up-Close Look at the Future of Mobility

  Quicken Loans and MICHauto will partner to host Detroit Moves, a three-day outdoor festival showcasing the future of mobility, bringing innovation directly to the public, creating a first-of- its-kind experience.

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• Highgate’s Stephen Polk to Lead Chamber Board, New Directors Announced

  The Detroit Regional Chamber announced the election of Highgate President and CEO Stephen Polk as chairman of its Board of Directors for the 2017-18 term. Polk, who chaired the highly successful 2017 Mackinac Policy Conference, succeeds Archer Corporate Services President …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee Announces Detroit City Council Endorsements

  Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors announced endorsements for the Detroit City Council municipal election in November.

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• Katelyn Davis Joins MICHauto and the Detroit Regional Chamber as Director

  Katelyn Davis joins the Detroit Regional Chamber as director of MICHauto. In this role, she will support and lead planning and execution for MICHauto, as the statewide automotive and mobility industry association, and the organization’s growth as an integral part …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Hosts Commencement for Leadership Detroit Class XXXVIII, Recognizes Past Alumni for Creating Positive Change in the Community

  Today, Leadership Detroit, an initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber, will celebrate the commencement of its 38th class, marking the end of the 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change.

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