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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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.
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 [read more]
Elevate Forum Advancing Manufacturing, Communities & Economic Development Date Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 8AM - 4PM Location University of Michigan Detroit Center 3663 Woodward Avenue #150 Detroit, MI 48201 Event registration EGI is hosting its first annual summit for businesses, community leaders, and economic development colleagues. [read more]
Our spring newsletter includes stories about EGI's fall summit, the STC program supporting Detroit area manufacturers transitioning to EVs, a new Department of Energy award, CyberSmart program supporting Michigan defense suppliers, Cybersecurity interns making their mark, and EGI student stories.
The Economic Growth Institute has been awarded a grant by the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for the Michigan Vehicle Technology Transition Impact Project (MiVTTP). The $1,995,462 award will support work in communities in Michigan to plan and build capacity for energy transition and decarbonization. The award is [read more]
Our winter newsletter includes stories about an EDA-funded Downriver Economic Development Initiative, research of Clean Energy Technology Adoption, work at the Advanced Mobility Supply Chain Transformation Center, and EGI staff and student stories.
