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Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades expands with new companies, issues new report

DETROIT—A new report released by the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades finds the United States will need to fill an estimated 1.7 million skilled trades openings each year through 2035, …

Innovators

More speakers announced for Fortune 500 Innovation Forum in Detroit

NEW YORK CITY—Fortune Media USA Corp. announced an additional group of speakers for the Fortune 500 Innovation Forum, to be held Nov. 16–17 in Detroit. The newly confirmed leaders will …

Credit Union Service Organizations / Fintech

Pocketnest touts product adoption at client

EAST LANSING—Pocketnext, the embedded financial wellness platform, announced strong product adoption and savings trends among AlumniFi members following their registration for Pocketnest. “We partnered with Pocketnest to bring our members …

Auto Suppliers / Economic Development

Ford, Chase, MEDC launch Michigan LIFT to boost auto supply production in Michigan

DETROIT–Ford Motor Co., JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central and Newlab announced the creation of the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation (Michigan LIFT), a public-private initiative designed …

Laser Technology / Steel Industry

U.S. Steel invests $28M at Ecorse’s Great Lakes Works

ECORSE, Mich.–U. S. Steel announced it has accepted delivery of a new fiber-optic laser beam welder at its Great Lakes Works pickle line, a key component of a $28.3 million …

Auto Suppliers / Emission Standards

Phinia publishes new heavy-duty and off-road emission standards booklet

AUBURN HILLS—Phinia Inc. (NYSE: PHIN), a supplier and developer of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, announced the publication of its 2026/2027 Worldwide Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Emission Standards booklet, …

Defense Suppliers / Defense Technology / Drones / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Auburn Hills drone firm gets $25 million defense order

AUBURN HILLS—Swarm Defense Technologies has received a prototype delivery order for 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones under the Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program. The order has a minimum value …

Water Resources / Water Tech

AquaAction selects 10 water-tech companies to accelerate Michigan’s blue economy

DETROIT—AquaAction, the Canadian nonprofit with its United States headquarters in Detroit, announced 10 “water tech” companies have been selected for its new AquaEntrepreneur Michigan program. The program supports commercialization of promising …

Contract Research Organizations / Drug Development / Pharmaceuticals / Startups / University Research

Syntheia Labs establishes operations at TSRLabs’ Ann Arbor HQ

ANN ARBOR—TSRLabs, a preclinical contract research organization specializing in testing services and early-stage drug development strategy, announced that Syntheia Labs has established operations within TSRLabs’ Ann Arbor headquarters. Syntheia Labs provides …

Auto Industry / Auto Suppliers / Automation Alley / Business Accelerators / Small Business

Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program expands eligibility to all Michigan small manufacturers

TROY—Small manufacturers across Michigan can now access no-cost business support through the Michigan Auto Supplier Transition Program (MAST-P), following an expansion of program eligibility from six counties to all 83 …

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