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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...
Support, Collaboration and “Hustle” Highlight the Draw of the Detroit Region’s Mobility Hub
If the Global Epicenter of Mobility’s first year in operation was all about setting the foundation for success, then year two was about seeing the fruits of those labors finally come to life. More than 100 program partners, grant recipients and subrecipients who... Global Epicenter of Mobility Drives Positive Impact on Detroit Region; Securing Mobility Industry Investment, Growth in 2024
GEM celebrates second year achievements at annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 DETROIT, October 21, 2024 – After a year of planning and preparation in 2023, the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) designed...
Battery Show in Detroit: The Right Event at the Right Time in the Perfect Place for Battery Innovation
This week, Detroit is excited to welcome the Battery Show North America to Huntington Place. The annual event, which always provides a fascinating forum for industry leaders and start-ups to discuss battery design and manufacturing innovations, as well as forecasts...
Fuel-Cell Future: GM-Piston Automotive Deal Puts Hydrogen at the Heart of Regional Mobility Growth
Earlier this month, the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership, published its Future Mobility Technology Study (FMTS). The comprehensive report identified seven mobility technologies with the strongest mid-term...
Global Epicenter of Mobility Research Identifies Advanced Mobility Technologies with Strongest Growth Potential
Research aims to help stakeholders in Detroit region build more focused programming DETROIT, September 9, 2024 – The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) designed to enable growth and development of the...
2024 CAR MBS Recap
Last week, GEM Central’s Christine Roeder, Bernard Swiecki, and Rebecca White attended the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) conference in Traverse City, Michigan. MBS has been a key automotive conference for more than 50 years,...
A Conversation with Cheryl Thompson, GEM DEIJ Workgroup Chair and Jeannine Gant, GEM Inclusive Growth Officer
Jeannine Gant, GEM Inclusive Growth Officer, and Cheryl Thompson, Chair of the DEIJ Workgroup discuss how GEM’s DEIJ Workgroup is creating an inclusive mobility ecosystem. Watch video here
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...