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  • Our fall newsletter includes stories about EGI's Inaugural Elevate Forum, new support for the Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium, Michigan Vehicle Technology Transition Impact Project, research informing county leaders, and EGI staff and student stories. [read more]

    Published On: November 30th, 2023Categories: Business & Community Solutions Newsletters, News & Media

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  • Published On: November 13th, 2023Categories: News & Media

    The University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute hosted its inaugural Elevate Forum for businesses, community leaders, and economic development colleagues at the University's Detroit Center.  With over 100 attendees joining both in person and online, the forum offered a full day of presentations and networking. The day commenced with opening remarks from EGI’s Executive Director, Steve Wilson.  Morning sessions focused on issues of special interest to small business owners.  Guest presenters included Ken Sanginario, who discussed ownership transition, enhancing [read more]

  • Published On: November 8th, 2023Categories: Community News, News & Media

    The Economic Growth Institute (EGI) at the University of Michigan has launched the Michigan Vehicle Technology Transition Impact Project (MiVTTP), to support local leaders and community members as they respond to vehicle eletrification in their communities.    MiVTTP began work in September on this three-year program with the support of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The award is one of 45 projects funded by the DOE across 18 [read more]

  • Published On: October 13th, 2023Categories: News & Media

    The Michigan Defense Resiliency Consortium (MDRC) has been awarded a $4.9 million grant by the Department of Defense to support its work across Michigan. With local support bringing this strategic investment in the state to $6.3 million, the consortium will create the critical foundation for energy storage and battery manufacturing necessary to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) rapid transformation from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and beyond. Led by the Economic Growth Institute at the University of [read more]

  • Published On: September 20th, 2023Categories: Community News, News & Media

    In a recent engagement with community leaders in Grundy County, Illinois, EGI’s Dr. Sarah Crane and Carmen Wells Quigg presented results of the team’s research and economic analysis of the region.  EGI's research and community teams work together to empower communities with detailed analysis that is vital for informed leadership.  Sarah and Carmen met with local community leaders and stakeholders to discuss the findings funded by the Grundy County Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce. [read more]

  • Published On: September 20th, 2023Categories: Business & Community Solutions Newsletters, News & Media

    Our fall newsletter includes stories about EGI's fall summit, the STC program supporting Detroit area manufacturers transitioning to EVs, a new Defense Manufacturing Community designation, student programming focusing on broad-based employee ownership, and EGI staff and student stories.

  • Published On: August 2nd, 2023Categories: News & Media

    EGI has been working at the forefront of economic changes this past year. Our 2023 annual report shares stories of our support for the region’s manufacturers, our collaborations with communities, and our growing research. Our region is facing significant transitions that are disrupting the automotive supply chain and fundamentally altering the energy infrastructure that powers vehicles and sustains communities. EGI is helping manufacturers navigate new technologies, ownership transitions, and workforce needs. Our community team is helping regional leaders assess, [read more]