June 2023
Project DIAMOnD Phase 2 Launch | VTM Michigan Conference | Advanced Mobility Supply Chain Launch | INTEGR8 Conference | Holly ORV Park Open House Industry Day | The Advanced Manufacturing Expo | Trade Mission to Mexico | Clayton & McKervey Industry Blogs
Thanks for subscribing to Oakland County’s Diversification Newsletter. Here you’ll find useful information about events, programs and other resources that can help you grow and diversify your business. For a broader set of business support services offered by Oakland County’s Economic Development Department, visit the following link: oakgov.com/business/business-development
Dom Holmes
Manager, Economic Development Initiatives,
External Affairs & Business Intelligence
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 Oakland County awards $15M for 3D printers for Small Businesses through Project DIAMOnD Phase 2
Read Press Release here:
tinyurl.com/2p8jdavz
An Oakland County initiative powered by Automation Alley is transforming the additive manufacturing ecosystem and building up our local manufacturing base to innovate and cultivate parts on demand for customers. This additional funding will get even more 3D printers in the hands of our local small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
Learn more and apply here: projectdiamond.org
 VTM Michigan Registration Deadline is Quickly Approaching – Limited Space Available
Don’t miss out on the Vehicle Technology and Innovation B2B Meetings and Conference of the Year! Happening at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, July 12-13. If you missed our Informational Webinar last week, you still have a chance to watch to the full session as it was recorded. Watch here.
Here you’ll find a booking form with pricing and a current participants list. Expect to see more companies as our partner, ABE, are still recruiting.
Deadline to register is June 26, 2023. To get started, contact Alain Ngoie at angoie@advbe.com or visit: michiganvehiclemeetings.com/
The Automotive Industry is Changing. Are you Ready?
Through our partnership with the Global Epicenter for Mobility (GEM) the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute (EGI) has recently launched the Advanced Mobility Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC) to assist small to medium size manufacturers in the greater Detroit region transform as EVs, autonomous vehicles, and advanced manufacturing shape the future of mobility. The STC will assess manufacturers' business needs and provide up to $100,000 in matching funds to support technical assistance projects for qualifying companies.
Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Less than 500 employees
- Operations in Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Washtenaw, or Wayne County
- At least 10% of annual business revenue from the mobility sector currently or within the past 5 years
For more information, contact:
Kiarra Terry at kiawells@umich.edu or (734) 218-5107
Or fill out the inquiry form here:
economicgrowth.umich.edu/stc-program-inquiries/
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 Oakland County Economic Development attends Automation Alley’s INTEGR8 Conference 2023
On May 9, 2023 Oakland County Business Development team had a booth in the Project Diamond expo area highlighting and promoting the Project Diamond Network. Composed of advanced manufacturing companies transforming manufacturing landscape. Oakland County Deputy Executive, Sean Carlson, along with Pavan Muzumdar, COO of Automation Alley, moderated by Dom Holmes, Manager of Economic Development Initiatives for Oakland County, on the success of Project Diamond and what’s next for the network as they create strengths in the supply chain here in Oakland County.
Integr8 Blogs by Automation Alley:
RECAP: Holly Oaks ORV Park Open House Industry Day on May 11
The 200+ acres that make up Holly Oaks ORV Park is a great asset to have here in our backyard in Holly, Michigan! Our team, along with local businesses, government, and military, that focus on defense, mobility and tech industries, shared an afternoon of adventure as they explored the capabilities of the park.
This Oakland County Parks has testing and R&D capabilities available with different terrains to meet the needs of your organization. Open for public or private business use.
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/7csctvy2
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Registration Open: The Advanced Manufacturing Expo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 9-10, 2023
AME 2022 was a great success with 3000 manufacturers and industry experts networking and generating over 7500 leads with 1000+ unique manufacturing companies. This year’s 7th annual regional show is growing into a national event with over 8% of attendees from out of state and as far as California. Automation Alley will be featured in a booth along with Project DIAMoND companies.
Learn more and register here: AdvancedManufacturingExpo.com/
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Upcoming Opportunity: Trade Mission To Mexico
October 15-20, 2023 (Deadline to register August 15, 2023)
Expand your business into the world’s second-largest market for U.S. exports with help from Automation Alley. Join our trade mission to Mexico, a nation with a strong demand for the following Michigan-made products, services, and technologies.
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/4fvykrxp
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 Industry Blogs by Clayton & McKervey
Michigan Reduced the Income Tax Rate for 2023:
claytonmckervey.com/reduced-michigan-income-tax-rate-for-the-2023-tax-year/
Definitive Guide to Business Transactions:
claytonmckervey.com/the-definitive-guide-to-business-transaction-basics/
Industrial Automation Trends:
claytonmckervey.com/industrial-automation-trends-to-watch-in-2023/
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