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Feature Story Jeff Lowinger, president of eMobility with Eaton Corp. will speak at the CAAT Conference on May 10.

Innovation and electrification: preparing for the future, now

To win the race to vehicle electrification, companies must have a plan in place now. We learned this and more from Jeff Lowinger, president of eMobility at Eaton, ahead of his keynote at the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology 2019 conference at Macomb Community College.

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New mental health map designed to help Sterling Heights residents raise awareness

After a county-wide survey revealed over half the residents of Macomb County see mental health as a priority, the region's health department have launched a digital map for Mental Health Awareness month. Residents of Sterling Heights can use the interactive tool to locate behavioural health resources such as clinics, hospitals, women’s services, rehabilitation courses, veterans services and safe medication disposal sites.

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Macomb cybersecurity awareness team wins national award

MADCAT supports partners in the defense and automotive industry by enhancing cybersecurity efforts in Macomb County.

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How Dearborn nurtures its arts scene

Dearborn is fast becoming a hub for artists. Mike Galbraith talks with some of the locals to find out how the city is quarterbacking its creatives.

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7 of Metro Detroit’s top chefs clue us in to their favorite local dish

We asked seven of Metro Detroit's top chefs to pick their favorite dish from a metro-area restaurant (other than their own, of course). Here’s what they told us.

Feature Story Jim Tobin delivers keynote at MICHauto Annual Meeting

Jim Tobin: Driving the future of Michigan mobility requires collaboration

“A car doesn’t use technology; a car is technology,” said Jim Tobin, chief marketing officer and president of Magna Asia and Magna International in his keynote address at MICHauto’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Detroit Athletic Club.

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Moving the Michigan mobility needle

During MICHauto’s 2019 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at the Detroit Athletic Club, The Detroit News’ Daniel Howes moderated a discussion on industry collaboration between New Economy Initiative’s Pamela Lewis, Magna International’s Jim Tobin, and Ford X’s Kristin Welch.

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Strong industry support makes Michigan “easy choice” for Trillium Secure

Connecting to Michigan business support organizations Ann Arbor SPARK and MEDC made all the difference to international cybersecurity firm Trillium Secure. Learn how these connections helped Trillium find the perfect fit in growing mobility hub Ann Arbor.

Development News Chef Gerald Gregory and They Say owner Terry Payne, Sr. (right).  Chef has been with They Say since the Detroit restaurant opened in 2006. (photo by Cyrus Tetteh)

They Say Restaurant brings ribs and jazz to new location in Harper Woods

Restaurant owner Terry Payne celebrated the grand opening of his second They Say location on Wednesday, May 1, in the eastside suburb of Harper Woods.

Innovation News Patricia Lopez. Photo by Joe Powers In Situ Photography.

2000+ sixth graders lunch with business leaders, get career advice

“Never stop learning—ever,” says Patrica Lopez, president of Michigan manufacturing company, Rose-A-Lee Technologies (RAL).

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How Metro Detroit’s local hardware stores are thriving in the megastore era

You'd think that having both a Lowe's and a Home Depot within a two-mile drive would be the kiss of death to a store like Gilbert's Pro Hardware in St. Clair Shores. But you'd be wrong.

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Mobility Moments Podcast: Rob Stead, AutoSens

We’re talking with Rob Stead, managing director with Sense Media about AutoSens, an automobility sensor-related conference happening in May at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit. Listen and learn about a unique AV Hackathon for kids and a convening of the IEEE Standards Association P2020 working group, all happening beginning May 11, 2019.

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Mobility Moments Podcast: SXSW 2019 with Komal Doshi, Seun Phillips, and Justin Robinson

Michigan was a destination at SXSW 2019, from official programming at Michigan House, to Michigan Mobility Day, and a strong presence at SXSW Job Market. Learn how Komal Doshi from Ann Arbor SPARK, Seun Phillips from PlanetM, and Justin Robinson from the Detroit Regional Partnership shared Michigan’s mobility story in Austin.

Feature Story Detroit in transit

The future of mobility in Detroit is more fixed route transit

For all the talk of the future of mobility taking root in Detroit, 91 percent of trips are still completed in private cars.

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International robotics competition puts people power at heart of tech

More than 15,000 students have gathered for Detroit's FIRST ® World Championship, a robotics competition that is set to generate $30 million for the state over this year. But it's not all about the tech—these students are putting each other first.

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Macomb business awards recognizes manufacturers, charities and pickle producers

Winners of the 7th annual Macomb Business Awards were announced this week, with the awards celebrating companies that range from innovative manufacturers to senior centers and pickle makers.  

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Dog park in Milford one step closer to becoming a reality

For more than two years, the dog-loving denizens of Milford have been in talks with the Oakland County village to establish a dog park there. Now that work is closer to paying off.

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Michigan and national contests celebrate student inventors at The Henry Ford

The events feature the innovations and inventions of students in grades K through 12. It’s a contest that not only showcases students’ problem-solving skills but also their problem-identification skills.

Feature Story "Understanding Gentrification in Detroit" panel as part of our Equitable Development series

Join us April 27 for the latest IdeaLab event, ReImagining Equitable Development

Model D is celebrating the end of our series on equitable development with a day of workshops and activities at Marygrove College on April 27, 2019.

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OpEd: SPACE — Michigan’s Next Frontier

How does Michigan figure into the future of space exploration?

 
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan are contributing their thoughts via journal entries on how COVID-19 is affecting their organization. 
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Co.ACT. Click here to read the journal entries.