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📣 Register today for your preferred track! Join the U-M Economic Growth Institute for Elevate Forum 2026 on Thursday, No...
10/01/2026

📣 Register today for your preferred track!

Join the U-M Economic Growth Institute for Elevate Forum 2026 on Thursday, November 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the U-M North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor.

Our free forum brings together business leaders, manufacturers, community development professionals and partners for practical conversations and connections focused on moving Michigan’s economy forward.

This year, choose the track that best fits your goals:

💠 Business Leaders: AI in Action
(Remaining seats are limited to manufacturers only)
Cut through the hype with a clear four-stage adoption roadmap, real manufacturer case studies (quoting, finance, sales), an enterprise scaling guide for autonomous workflows, and a live workshop to build a solution for your actual workflow bottlenecks.

💠 Community Development Professionals: Economic & Talent Strategy
Explore actionable strategies to drive regional growth alongside Michigan’s leading workforce and economic developers.

The event is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/FJjEcFf

What enables cross-sector workforce coalitions to turn shared goals into sustained action? New research led by EGI's Em...
10/01/2026

What enables cross-sector workforce coalitions to turn shared goals into sustained action? New research led by EGI's Emily Aiken, Ph.D. examines the collaborative capacity that coalitions need to address complex workforce challenges.

Drawing on insights from workforce coalitions across the country, the report explores how partners build trust, coordinate their work, share leadership, and collaborate effectively. It also offers practical lessons for coalition leaders, funders, workforce practitioners, and community partners working to strengthen regional talent systems.

Learn more and download the report at https://buff.ly/nHP4rpt

What can you expect at Elevate Forum 2026?Practical ideas. New perspectives. Meaningful connections, and conversations d...
09/16/2026

What can you expect at Elevate Forum 2026?

Practical ideas. New perspectives. Meaningful connections, and conversations designed around the opportunities facing Michigan businesses and communities.

This year’s Forum will feature two concurrent tracks:

➡️ Track A – Business Leaders: AI in Action
Explore AI in action, from identifying where your organization is today to finding practical opportunities to put AI to work.

➡️ Track B – Community Development Professionals: Economic & Talent Strategy
Explore AI readiness, economic development strategies, community resources, and lessons that can help move local priorities forward.

Attendees will also have opportunities to network, connect across sectors, and come together for a shared workforce-focused lunch session.

Thursday, November 5, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
University of Michigan | North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor

Registration is free, but space is limited.

Register today: https://buff.ly/7AGfGMj

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!Elevate Forum is back — with a new date and specialized tracks!Join the University of Michigan ...
08/31/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Elevate Forum is back — with a new date and specialized tracks!

Join the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute on November 5 for our 3rd annual Elevate Forum, bringing together Michigan’s leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.

This year, choose the track that best fits your goals:

💠 Business Leaders: AI in Action
Explore practical ways to put AI to work, with real-world examples, an adoption roadmap, and a hands-on workshop focused on solving workflow challenges.
💠 Community Development Professionals: Economic & Talent Strategy
Discover actionable strategies for regional growth alongside Michigan’s leading workforce and economic development professionals.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 8 AM–2 PM
📍 University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex (NCRC), Ann Arbor

The event is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/FJjEcFf

FREE battery manufacturing training starts next week!Our partners at SAE International are offering Failure Mode Detecti...
08/04/2026

FREE battery manufacturing training starts next week!

Our partners at SAE International are offering Failure Mode Detection in Battery Manufacturing at no cost to Michigan industry professionals.

Developed as part of the Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium (MDRC) Workforce Development initiative, this course is designed to support Michigan's growing battery manufacturing workforce through hands-on learning and industry-informed training.

Failure Mode Detection in Battery Manufacturing
📅 August 11–13, 2026
📍 Detroit, MI
🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/T9nFfmK

If you're involved in battery manufacturing, engineering, testing, materials, quality, or production operations, we encourage you to take advantage of this free training opportunity.

Have a manufacturing challenge that needs engineering expertise?The University of Michigan Advanced Manufacturing Instit...
07/28/2026

Have a manufacturing challenge that needs engineering expertise?

The University of Michigan Advanced Manufacturing Institute (UMAMI) Manufacturing Innovation (MI) Fellows Program connects small and medium-sized manufacturers with dedicated U-M student engineering teams to solve real-world technical challenges.

In just 12 weeks, your team can collaborate on projects involving automation, AI for manufacturing, process improvement, product design, and more, all with faculty guidance, access to advanced labs and technical resources, and IP protection.

Investment starts at just $6,000

Learn more in the flyer here: https://buff.ly/v0xgc93

And submit your project or technical challenge here:https://buff.ly/tOxVEfp

Michigan manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees are invited to learn how the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Progr...
07/22/2026

Michigan manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees are invited to learn how the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P) can help businesses explore new opportunities, strengthen operations, and diversify into growing industries through no-cost legal, accounting, and financial support.

Join us tomorrow!

📅 Thursday, July 23
🕣 8:30 AM ET – Wayne County
🕛 12:00 PM ET – Macomb County

Choose the session that's most convenient for you and learn how MAST-P can support your business.

➡️ Register today: https://buff.ly/LvMjoK1

Michigan manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees are invited to learn how the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Progr...
07/21/2026

Michigan manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees are invited to learn how the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P) can help businesses explore new opportunities, strengthen operations, and diversify into growing industries through no-cost legal, accounting, and financial support.

Join us tomorrow!

📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕣 8:30 AM ET – Kent County
🕛 12:00 PM ET – Oakland County

Choose the session that's most convenient for you and learn how MAST-P can support your business.

➡️ Register today: https://buff.ly/DfynurL

Looking to expand your battery manufacturing knowledge?Our partners at SAE International are offering Failure Mode Detec...
07/14/2026

Looking to expand your battery manufacturing knowledge?

Our partners at SAE International are offering Failure Mode Detection in Battery Manufacturing at no cost to Michigan industry professionals.

Developed as part of the Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium (MDRC) Workforce Development initiative, this course is designed to support Michigan's growing battery manufacturing workforce through hands-on learning and industry-informed training.

Failure Mode Detection in Battery Manufacturing
📅 August 11–13, 2026
📍 Detroit, MI
🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/H9Urzwb

If you're involved in battery manufacturing, engineering, testing, materials, quality, or production operations, we encourage you to take advantage of this free training opportunity.

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