The announcement was made at the inaugural Mobility Conference hosted by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification in Detroit
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.
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