Thank you for choosing to connect with Oakland County Economic Development by receiving our Diversification Newsletter. Here you will find exciting opportunities, events, trade missions, as they relate to our key industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility, Defense and Technology. For additional support services please visit: AdvantageOakland.com

Dom Holmes
Deputy Director, Department of Economic Development
Oakland County

Future-Ready Workforce: Navigating Digital Transformation Together 

Jan. 24, 2024  |  8:30 - 11 a.m.
Automation Alley  |  2675 Bellingham, Troy
Join Automation Alley for an insightful exploration of the pivotal role of the workforce in the age of digital transformation. Please find detailed information on the event here: tinyurl.com/5dmc7dh2

Shaping Tomorrow: Additive Manufacturing Roundtable

Feb. 14, 2024  |  8:30 - 11 a.m.
Automation Alley  |  2675 Bellingham, Troy
Join Automation Alley in uncovering the innovative power of additive manufacturing in this transformative roundtable discussion. Please find detailed information on the event here: tinyurl.com/dmx3d3te

The Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC)

The Supply Chain Transformation Center (STC) provides qualified manufacturers with a highly experienced team and 50/50 cost share of matching funds for technical assistance projects, up to $100,000. This combination of funding and expertise can prepare your business for success in the rapidly changing mobility landscape. The STC team will help you stabilize, diversify, grow, and responsibly succeed. STC is organized at U of M's Economic Growth Institute. Examples of the STC program are sales and marketing strategy, website development, ERP and MRP implementation, EV teardown, market diversification, leadership development, growth strategies, technology acceleration, and cybersecurity. Manufacturers in the Greater Detroit region with less than 500 employees at least 10% of annual business revenue from the mobility sector currently or within the last five years or demonstrate a critical potential to address a particular need in the advanced mobility supply chains are encouraged to connect with the STC to strengthen your organization. For more information, please follow this link economicgrowth.umich.edu/stc/ or contact Kiarra Terry at:kiawells@umich.eduor (734) 218-5107  

ITB Group Conferences

ITB Group will be hosting two conferences focused for automotive OEM and Tier suppliers: 

Critical Technologies for Sustainable Vehicle Production Conference
Feb. 28-29, 2024  |  Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
Critical Technologies for Sustainable Vehicle Production conference highlights developments shaping interior, exterior, and powertrain applications, materials, and manufacturing processes.  Potential solutions to reach net-zero carbon emissions can include material as well as manufacturing variations.  The conference will be held on Feb. 28 - 29, 2024 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel located in the City of Novi. Please find detailed information on the event here: tinyurl.com/bdebrm2n

Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit 2024 Conference
March 21, 2024  |  Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit 2024 conference highlights the latest trends and technologies in fuel-based powertrains, storage, and delivery systems.  Presentations will address electric, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen-based systems. This conference will be held on March 21 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel located in the City of Novi. Please find detailed information on the event here: tinyurl.com/37yeac3d

The Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification (CFME) 2023 Annual Report

CFME is an advisory council, established to develop and recommend policies and actions to ensure Michigan continues to be an epicenter of future solutions around mobility and electrification. Read the Council’s report

Australia and New Zealand Trade Mission: May 2 - 15, 2024

Automation Alley invites you to join our trade mission to Australia and New Zealand. Both nations share a strong demand for U.S.-made products, services and technologies. Deadline to register is Feb. 16, 2024. Please find detailed information on the trade mission here: tinyurl.com/yc6py64s

United Kingdom and Netherlands Trade Mission: April 27 - May 4, 2024

Join the MEDC and Michigan Europe Trade Center for a trade mission to London and Amsterdam. Please find detailed information on the trade mission here: tinyurl.com/4ashfnr8

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