MOBILITY NEWS & INSIGHTS

GEM’s DEI Work: Transformational Inclusive Change

The eyes of the world are on Detroit and our region as we lead the charge in mobility innovation, The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) initiative is about moving beyond the status quo and instead, doing transformational work that will have a positive impact on...

Disability Pride Month: Embracing Inclusion in Mobility

Celebrated every July and building on the intersectionality and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community from Pride month in June, Disability Pride Month is a growing movement across the globe to share and explore stories and resources on disability inclusion across...

Detroit Regional Partnership Appoints DEIJ Workgroup to Champion Regional Inclusivity and Equity Efforts in Mobility

Holistic group of industry leaders will help guide the GEM coalition in its work to create an equitable and inclusive advanced mobility cluster DETROIT, MI – The Southeast Michigan Grants Coalition, the governing body of the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)...

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...

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...