Chris Holman welcomes back Glenn Stevens, Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto and the Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI.
Watch Glenn and Chris discuss Automobility Day, policy priorities, EV innovation pressures, and strategies to grow Michigan’s mobility sector in the YouTube video shared below:
There were several things Chris wanted to find out in this conversation with Glenn:
- Welcome back, Glenn. A popular day in your annual cycle was earlier this week, recap how Automobility Day at the Capitol went?
- What are the top priorities emerging from the Automobility Policy Roadmap that business leaders should be preparing for now?
- How can Michigan’s automotive companies better align with state policymakers to stay competitive during this election cycle?
- What specific policy changes would have the greatest immediate impact on growth and investment in Michigan’s mobility sector?
- How are industry leaders balancing innovation—like EVs and mobility tech—with current economic and regulatory pressures?
- What does being named Legislator of the Year signal to businesses about the state’s future direction on automotive policy? (and who got that honor this year)?
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MichAuto Connects Industry Leaders, Legislators to Discuss Industry Roadmap Ahead of Critical Election Season
Sen. John Damoose to Receive Legislator of the Year Award
LANSING, Mich. (April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 21, MichAuto, a statewide initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber that supports the state’s automotive and mobility industry, will connect executives from leading automotive companies with state legislators for exclusive meetings in Lansing during its annual Automobility Day at the Capitol event.
This conversation will be more critical than ever as MichAuto embarks on its Automobility Policy Roadmap Project to shape a long-term strategy to strengthen and grow the state’s signature industry.
“Creating a roadmap for Michigan’s signature automotive and mobility industry’s future will require thoughtful input and dialogue from our industry and government leaders,” said Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto and Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber. “That is why the conversations MichAuto is facilitating today in Lansing are crucial. MichAuto is in a unique position as the voice of the industry to ensure both business and policy needs are well represented and to foster a healthy relationship between the industry and policymakers.”
MichAuto will also present the annual Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) during the event. Past recipients include Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton), Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit), former Rep. Rebekah Warren, former Sen. Steve Bieda, and former Sen. Ken Horn.
Presentation of the Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs).
Where: Michigan State Capitol Acuitas LLC
100 N. Capitol Ave. 110 W. Michigan Ave. Floor 4
Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing, MI 48933
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About MichAuto
MichAuto is a statewide association working to promote, retain, and grow Michigan’s automotive, mobility, and associated technology industries. MichAuto serves as an advocate for its investor companies and the entire automotive and mobility ecosystem across the state of Michigan. This includes automakers, suppliers, service providers, technology companies, and educators working to influence tomorrow’s industry leaders and the state of Michigan’s policymakers. MichAuto is affiliated with the Detroit Regional Chamber, the voice for business in the 11-county Southeast Michigan region, whose leadership team supports MichAuto with strategic counsel and resources to execute program work and ensure effective operations while working towards complementary missions and values. To learn more, visit MichAuto.org.
