Uniting Industry Leaders to Create Jobs, Grow the Economy, and Shape the Future of Manufacturing    

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, in Detroit, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Summit, supporting Governor Whitmer’s mission of ensuring anyone can “Make it in Michigan.” The summit helps bolster job creation and our economy in Michigan by connecting leading innovators from several manufacturing sectors, venture capital firms, and policymakers who are paving the way in fostering cross-sector collaboration and advancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities.    

Since taking office, Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist have announced three key initiatives to support innovation in Michigan: Naming the first ever Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer, establishing a state-wide shark-tank-style competition called PitchMI, and launching “Infrastructure for Innovation.” Each of these initiatives has established Michigan as a leader in innovation, growing our economy and ensuring entrepreneurs and innovators know they have a home in Michigan to pursue their dreams.   

Those on hand today included: Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II  

U.S Representative Haley Stevens  

Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit  

Cynthia Hutchinson, CEO of US Center for Advanced Manufacturing  

Jake Chidester, VP Strategy & Innovation of Bedrock  

Andi Donovann, SVP of Carhartt  

Mike Cicco, CEO of Fanuc America 

NewLab Building at Michigan Central Station, Detroit, MI, for the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing's Innovation Summit 2024:  Fostering Collaboration in US Manufacturing.

The event kicked off Wednesday, August 28 at 9:00AM, the Lieutenant Governor spoke around 9:30 am. Check back with MBN in coming days for his remarks and an interview.