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Creating Connections and Expanding the Lane
How GEM is helping Detroit’s mobility ecosystem grow through new relationships, shared insight, and expanded access You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” At GEM, we believe it’s both — and something more. In a complex,...

Unlocking New Career Paths: How job seekers can leverage soft skills to break into the mobility industry
As the mobility sector continues to grow and evolve, with industries like automotive, transportation, energy and more all experiencing significant transformation, one thing remains clear: the fundamental skills and competencies needed for workers to succeed are still...

GEM Q&A: The Detroit Auto Show and 2025 Mobility Trends
The Detroit Auto Show returns to its traditional January timeframe this year, setting the stage for what’s to come in the world of automotive mobility throughout 2025. Ahead of the event, we sat down with Bernard Swiecki, GEM vice president of mobility and research....

SMT Automation: Resilience and Rapid Growth in the Mobility Sector
In May 2017, Marco Santana and Elena Morales thought their dreams of starting their own business had ended. The husband-and-wife co-founders of SMT Automation had moved from Mexico to Michigan in 2011 with decades of experience in the automotive industry under their...
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Future Mobility Technology Study Video
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GEM Future Technology Mobility Study Info Sheet
Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study for The Detroit Region
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Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network
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Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC)
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