Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)

Reflecting on year 2?? of impact at GEM’s Annual Meeting! GEM partners, grant recipients and ecosystem builders came together last month to celebrate key achievements shaping the #futureofmobility in the #Detroit Region: ?? Launch of the Future Mobility Technology Study ?? Over 30 new industrial sites in the Verified Industrial Properties (VIP) program ?? $140M+ in venture capital secured ?? 46 mobility products commercialized Highlights included keynote insights from Justin Tooley of the U.S. Economic Development Administration and a panel of regional mobility leaders who emphasized what makes Detroit unique: collaboration, innovation and relentless drive. ?? Don't miss the full recap to see why the Detroit Region is truly the place to be for mobility: https://lnkd.in/gH3jr8Qb Thank you to all who attended and are driving our region forward! Detroit Regional Partnership

Our SEMCA Michigan Works! GEM team is excited to share an opportunity from our partner, Ann Arbor SPARK: Applications for the 17th Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) are now open! GAMIC’s mission? To accelerate early-stage mobility innovation, helping trailblazers in the auto/mobility industry reach commercialization faster. If you’re ready to showcase your breakthrough ideas and make an impact, don’t miss this chance! ??? Apply by December 1 ?? https://bit.ly/3Cn4tsx #futureofmobility Detroit Regional Partnership

???? Exciting opportunity for mobility innovators! Join us this Friday, November 8 for a webinar with Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to learn about GEM’s Testing & Proving initiative, grant opportunities and more. See the details below and register to secure your spot! ?? Michigan Economic Development Corporation Detroit Regional Partnership

Kudos to Detroit Future City, a Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) partner, for hosting an impactful 2024 Equity Summit! The event delivered rich insights—from strategies for workforce inclusion to a strong equity framework for Detroit’s economy. The keynote by Jelani Cobb, Ph.D. was a highlight, emphasizing how understanding the history of deliberate inequality shines a light on why equity matters. He referenced When Affirmative Action Was White, a crucial read for anyone wanting to understand how policies were built to intentionally advantage some while disadvantaging others. My main takeaway? We can’t achieve equality without first addressing equity. A system built to favor some won’t self-correct—it needs to be reimagined with equity at the center. But let’s be clear: equity isn’t about replacing one group’s advantage with another’s. It’s about creating fair opportunities for all by addressing historical and structural barriers. #EquityMatters #DFCIdeas #InclusiveEconomy #WorkforceInclusion #Michigan #Detroit #GEM #BBR

Exciting to see Michigan’s growth in clean energy jobs, driven by advanced manufacturing in the #Detroit Region! ?? We’re proud to be part of this transformation as we build a sustainable #futureofmobility together.

Thank you to Mobility MI and Michigan Economic Development Corporation for a fantastic inaugural #MichiganMobilityConference last week. GEM EVP Christine Roeder was honored to discuss American competitiveness in mobility with fellow co-recipient of the #BBBRC from the South Kansas mobility coalition Debra Franklin. Moderated by Jeannine Gant, the chat focused on how #EDA funding has accelerated cluster based economic development strategies in these regions and strategies for driving sustainable innovation, inclusion, and smart manufacturing in mobility. GEM was proud to share the stage with Wichita State University! ?? ?? ??

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme, "Advancing Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring people with disabilities have access to meaningful employment opportunities. We believe an inclusive economy is essential for advancing mobility in our region. This means ensuring that people with disabilities are considered, valued and empowered with good jobs that offer growth and security. Creating pathways to these opportunities is key to driving equity and expanding access for all. We encourage everyone to explore this toolkit from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) for NDEAM 2024: https://bit.ly/40hgZDI. The toolkit provides actionable steps to help employers advance access to good jobs for all and create inclusive work environments. Let’s use this month to reflect on what more we can do in our workplaces and industries to advance access to good jobs for everyone. How are you contributing to advancing access in your organization? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments. ?? #NDEAM #MobilityForAll Detroit Regional Partnership

The #Detroit Region is shaping the future of mobility, and GEM is at the heart of it! Through our collaboration with industry leaders, startups and regional partners, GEM is proud to support the incredible progress driving advanced mobility innovation. From electric vehicle development to smart manufacturing, these partnerships are transforming our region into a global mobility hub. ? ???Featuring: ???Maureen Donohue Krauss, FM, CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership ???J.V. de la Fuente, Director of Regional Initiative and Grant Compliance, SEMCA Michigan Works! ???Ashlee Breitner, Director of Workforce Development, Electric Vehicle Center – University of Michigan ???Elena Morales, Founder & CEO, SMTAutomation ???Brittany M., Founder & CEO, OptimizeEV ???Bernard Swiecki, VP of Mobility & Research, Detroit Regional Partnership ???Shannon Selby, VP of Real Estate, Verified Industrial Properties, Detroit Regional Partnership ? Watch now and learn how GEM is helping drive this transformation with the support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration ?? https://lnkd.in/gBCdsGwe ?

Celebrating 2?? years of impact! ?? We’re excited to kick off GEM’s Annual Meeting today, reflecting on another year of progress, partnership and innovation. From securing more than $140 million in mobility industry investments to launching our Future Mobility Technology Study, GEM is paving the way for the #DetroitRegion as a leader in advanced mobility. A special thank you to today’s speakers: ?? Justin Tooley, American Rescue Plan Director, U.S. Economic Development Administration ?? Alexandria Day, EVSE Technician, Vesco Oil Corp. ?? Brittany M., Founder and CEO, OptimizeEV ?? Joshua Silets, Co-founder and CEO, GridLink ?? Jamie Butters, Executive Editor, Automotive News Together, we’re driving the #futureofmobility, and we look forward to continuing this momentum in 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned for key takeaways from today’s discussions! ?? https://lnkd.in/gqESNRku Detroit Regional Partnership

Join DFC on October 23rd at 9:30am for this year’s highly anticipated Equity Forum, where we’ll explore advancing economic equity in the future of work. Our mission: to ensure Detroiters have access to quality employment opportunities now and for generations to come. Together, we’ll dive into bold solutions to bridge gaps, foster inclusivity, and create sustainable pathways for all Detroiters to thrive. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia University Journalism School, as our keynote speaker. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and host of American Black Journal, Stephen Henderson, will moderate engaging conversations with our keynote speaker and a panel of local experts. Don't miss this event! Click here: https://bit.ly/4fMeNJO Thank you to all of our lead event sponsors and partners: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, The Kresge Foundation, Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) , The Skillman Foundation, TechTown Detroit , Wayne State University, Cinnaire, SEEL LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics), Detroit PBS, BridgeDetroit , Bridge Michigan, and Wayne County Community College District.