MOBILITY NEWS & INSIGHTS

The Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition (SEMGC) Announces Board of Directors Appointments

Board will advise on activities and operations of The Global Epicenter of Mobility, a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership For Release: April 22, 2024 DETROIT, MI – The Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition (SEMGC) today announced the appointment...

HIRING: Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will serve as the main project manager for the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) Grant – Global Epicenter of Mobility. The candidate will oversee, on behalf of the DRP, adherence to grant...

HIRING: Senior Project Development Manager – Real Estate

The Detroit Regional Partnership has been awarded an Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant and a Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) grant totaling approximately $17 Million over the next 3.5 years to scale...

No Speed Bumps on the Detroit Region’s Mobility Transformation

As the Detroit Region turns the page on a tumultuous 2023, the outlook for 2024 brings many reasons for optimism. The U.S. economy appears to be headed for a “soft landing” that has eluded many industrialized countries around the world. Consumers and businesses...

Understanding the Mobility Ecosystem

Introduction There’s an incredible project revving up in the Motor City. A little over a year ago, in September of 2022, a coalition of regional organizations won a $52 million grant from the federal government. Known as the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), the...

Executive Summary: Mobility Landscape Study For The Detroit Region

The shift from traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is a pivotal moment for the Detroit region. The Detroit Region has a great deal at stake, given its robust automotive industry presence. However, specialization in automotive does...

The Opportunity Ahead 

GEM Engages the Detroit Region’s Diverse Communities in Mobility Innovation Our region is a global epicenter of mobility, rich in assets beyond the depth of our automotive industry. It’s home to a diverse population of individuals, groups and businesses bursting...

Jeannine Gant Appointed As GEM’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Officer

Gant Brings Three Decades of Experience to GEM’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives DETROIT, MI – The Detroit Regional Partnership today announced the appointment of Jeannine Gant as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Officer for its Global...

GEM Wins a Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant

The Detroit Region Will Receive Over $52.2 Million With New GEM Coalition The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) coalition, led by the Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation, will receive approximately $52.2 million to transform the Detroit area’s legacy automotive...