Ann Arbor, MI (July 31, 2024) – The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is excited to announce Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of the State of Michigan, as a keynote speaker for its upcoming 59th Management Briefing Seminars (MBS). MBS is a premier event that brings together leaders from across the automotive industry for insightful discussions on the most critical issues facing the sector.
Commonsense legislation ensures local governments can swiftly respond to environmental threats and maintain normal lake levels
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills last week that cut red tape, ensuring state agencies can quickly and effectively respond to environmental threats and help local governments maintain “normal” inland lake levels.
Commonsense legislation bolsters public safety, ensures Michiganders are better protected from car theft, discriminatory acts of violence, and fire-related risks
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer signed four bills this week to protect drivers from automobile theft, close loopholes that led to violence against LGBTQ+ Michiganders, and update standards for smoke alarms, making Michigan communities safer, stronger, and more inclusive places to live and work.
Join us at the Michigan Inventors Coalition Expo, where innovation takes center stage! This exciting event brings together aspiring inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking.
Their lineup of esteemed guest speakers, who are successful entrepreneurs in their respective fields, will share their insights, experiences, and invaluable advice. Gain invaluable knowledge as they discuss their journeys, challenges they've overcome, and strategies for turning innovative ideas into thriving businesses. From disruptive startups to industry leaders, our speakers will inspire you to unleash your creative potential and embark on your own entrepreneurial journey.
New Renewables Ready Communities Program will help Michigan build out more wind, solar, clean energy projects faster to meet climate goals, make more American energy using American workers
LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $129.1 million from the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy like wind, solar, and storage.
New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Labor to officially launch the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a more than $50 million partnership aimed at building a workforce ready to lead the future of defense manufacturing.
