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On Oct. 16, 2026, members of MichAuto’s Advisory Board participated in a private discussion with @JohnJamesMI to explore his priorities for Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry should he be elected governor. The conversation was part of MichAuto’s stakeholder engagement efforts for the Michigan Automotive Roadmap project.
Read a recap of his visit at:
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This week, The Battery Show took place at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit! The MichAuto team stopped by to see the investors representing the industry on the expo floor.
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The MichAuto team joins the automotive industry in mourning the passing of Neil DeKoker. Read a statement from Executive Director @glennrstevens:
"Neil was first and foremost a family man. His love for and dedication to his family defined who he was. Beyond that, he dedicated his life's work to the automotive industry, and he represented the very best of it.
Over the course of his career, Neil worked across OEMs, suppliers, industry associations, startups, government, and education. Few people have experienced and influenced as many facets of our industry as he did. In every role, he left organizations better than he found them and earned the respect of colleagues throughout the automotive community.
Neil was a remarkable leader and an even better person. He combined knowledge, humility, and a passion for helping others succeed. His impact on our industry will be felt for years to come, and those of us who knew him are better for having had the opportunity to work with him and call him a friend."
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The MichAuto Michigan Automotive Roadmap is grounded in an important principle: the future of Michigan’s automotive industry should be shaped with the people and organizations that live that future every day.
Learn more about our work with industry leaders and policymakers to chart the path ahead:
michauto.org/listening-to-in…
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MichAuto is a proud partner of Vehicle Tech Week North America 2026, which brings the complete vehicle development ecosystem together on Oct. 27–29, in Novi.
Don't miss Drew Coleman from 10-10:15 a.m. on Oct. 27, where he will discuss Detroit’s automotive industry today and where one of the world’s most important mobility ecosystems goes next.
Register to attend at: vehicletechweek-northamerica…
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Michigan’s signature industry has reinvented itself again and again since the first vehicles rolled off the moving assembly line in 1913. More than a hundred years later, the state remains North America’s center of automotive innovation.
Protecting and growing that leadership will take industry, labor, education, government, and economic development leaders working from the same strategy toward the same goal.
Learn more in our Michigan Automotive Roadmap blog:
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MichAuto's Paul Corbett and Director of Resource Development and Engagement, Lauren Hutchison, attended the annual MotorCities Heritage Awards and luncheon, where three awardees were recognized for their dedication to preserving Michigan's automotive history. The event also celebrated Michigan Auto Heritage Day, which was officially recognized with a legislative proclamation.
Honoring the innovators, leaders, and milestones that built the state's automotive legacy helps strengthen awareness of the industry's economic impact, inspires the next generation of talent, and reinforces Michigan's position as the global center of automotive and mobility leadership.
MichAuto's Director of Strategic Initiatives, Jenny Orletski-Dehne, joined industry leaders, including MichAuto Advisory Board Members Rose Bellanca and Justine Johnson, at MichAuto investor @annarborspark's a2Tech360 Mobility Summit, where stakeholders explored the trends and technologies shaping the future of mobility.
As a sponsor of a2Tech360's Student Tech Trek, Orletski-Dehne welcomed students and highlighted the exciting pathways available across the automotive and mobility industry.
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Join the Detroit Regional Chamber’s TalentEd and MichAuto teams on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for Connect 360: Talent, Technology, and Transformation. Hosted in collaboration with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) and the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), this event will bring together employers, educators, workforce leaders, and regional partners to examine the forces reshaping talent development and strengthen connections between education and employment.
Register to attend at: bit.ly/4AdQRsR
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MichAuto Senior Director Drew Coleman and Director of Government and Community Affairs Paul Corbett and I attended dinner at the Consul General of Japan in Detroit's residence. They were joined by Tu Le, David Andrea, Azusa Kawakami, Consul General Hajime "Jimmy" Kishimori, and Consul Takeshi Hamada for a meal prepared by Chef Taniguchi.
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Michigan's automotive industry is competing on a global stage.
Automakers, suppliers, and investors are weighing opportunities in the American South, Mexico, Europe, China, and other fast-growing markets.
To remain a leader, Michigan needs a clear roadmap that helps business leaders and policymakers make strategic decisions for long-term growth.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jFo2Qe
Yesterday, MichAuto joined investors LM Manufacturing and Amanda Manufacturing, a Deshler Company, for Manufacturing Day celebrations that connected students with the people, technologies, and career pathways driving Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
Amanda Manufacturing welcomed more than 35 students from Communication and Media Arts High School in Detroit, while LM Manufacturing opened its doors to hundreds of Detroit Public Schools Community District students, providing firsthand insight into careers in manufacturing, skilled trades, STEM, and STEAM fields.
MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. took part in a panel at the Plante Moran Auto Summit on Sep. 22. Panelists included AISIN's Chuck Sanders, CarGurus' Kevin Roberts, moderated by Plante Moran's Mark Barrott.
The discussion covered how AI and innovation are shaping the future of the automotive industry.
Earlier this month, MichAuto investor General Motors hosted its annual GM Day at the Capitol in Lansing, marking 118 years of driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth across Michigan. MichAuto’s @GlennRStevens and Director of Government and Community Affairs Paul Corbett joined state and local leaders to celebrate GM's legacy and get behind the wheel of GM vehicles.
MichAuto investor Multimatic hosted the SMART Prototypes Summit North America edition, bringing together automakers, technology leaders, and researchers to explore how advanced simulation technologies are accelerating the future of vehicle development.
MichAuto's Glenn Stevens Jr. connected with Brian Burke, Executive Vice President for Multimatic and MichAuto Advisory Board member, and gained insights into emerging applications in vehicle dynamics, Driver-in-the-Loop simulation, and cloud-enabled engineering workflows that are helping shape the next generation of automotive innovation.
With Manufacturing Day less than one month away, MichAuto is looking to spotlight investor-led Manufacturing Day activities happening across Michigan. Whether you're hosting student tours, opening your facility to the community, showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies, or highlighting career opportunities, we want to hear from you.
Share your event details, invite us to attend, or send photos, videos, and recaps following your event to [email protected].
MichAuto proudly sponsored and attended the 2026 Automotive Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, joining industry leaders to celebrate the individuals whose vision, leadership, and innovation have shaped the global automotive industry.
MichAuto was joined by its investors and board members, making the evening a meaningful opportunity to recognize automotive excellence and connect with partners from across the industry.
Read the latest statement from MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. on the importance of protecting the U.S. auto industry.
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Detroit Regional Chamber Chief Executive Officer @Baruah_DRC_CEO traveled to Japan for eight days in early September as a guest of the Japanese government, arranged by the Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori.
The purpose of the trip was to reinforce Michigan’s commitment to its long-standing economic partnership and friendship with Japan and to strengthen relationships with Japanese companies (particularly automotive-related) with large investments and employment in Michigan.
Read a recap of his trip at:
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Hosted in collaboration with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) and the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), this event will bring together employers, educators, workforce leaders, and regional partners to examine the forces reshaping talent development and strengthen connections between education and employment.
Register to attend at:
detroitchamber.com/event/con…
