Campaign to Retain, Attract STEAM Talent to Michigan Unveiled
Gov. Rick Snyder today unveiled a new talent attraction campaign, Choose Michigan. The campaign, announced at the Mackinac Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, seeks to retain and attract current and future STEAM talent.
Michigan Identifies $50M for Soo Locks Upgrade, Waits for Federal Funding
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Wednesday announced the state has identified about $50 million in infrastructure funding to commit to an upgrade of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. The state has also set aside more than $330 million for road improvements for the upcoming budget year.
Detroit Mobility Lab Creates Talent Portal Called Michigan Mobility Institute
The Detroit Mobility Lab, a new entity dedicated to making Detroit one of the world’s foremost future mobility ecosystems, today announced an initiative to create the Michigan Mobility Institute (MMI), which will focus on educating a new mobility talent infrastructure of professionals within artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and other fields.
Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund Invests $2.3B in Detroit’s GM Cruise Holdings
General Motors in Detroit today announced Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.3 billion in GM Cruise Holdings LLC, GM’s self-driving branch. The automaker says the investment will strengthen its plans to commercialize autonomous vehicle technology on a large scale.
BlueWillow Biologics in Ann Arbor Patents Cancer Vaccine
Ann Arbor’s BlueWillow Biologics Wednesday announced the issuance of a U.S. patent on its vaccine titled, “Cancer Vaccine Compositions And Methods Of Using The Same" to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, under an exclusive license to BlueWillow.
Auburn Hills-based FCA US Expands Partnership With Waymo
Auburn Hills-based FCA US LLC and Waymo today announced they will expand their partnership with an agreement to add up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to Waymo's self-driving fleet. The venture builds upon a previous commitment, announced in January, to deliver thousands of vehicles to Waymo's driverless transportation service. Vehicle delivery is expected to begin in late 2018.
Meridian Health Plan in Detroit Acquired by Florida’s WellCare for $2.5B
WellCare Health Plans Inc. in Tampa today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Meridian Health Plan of Michigan Inc., Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Inc., and Meridian Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager, for $2.5 billion in cash.
Gov. Rick Snyder, State Announce $8M Michigan Mobility Challenge
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today announced the Michigan Mobility Challenge, an $8-million grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, those with disabilities, and veterans.
The Michigan Science Center and the Ford Motor Co. Fund Debut World Science Festival...
Programming from New York’s World Science Festival will debut at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit on June 2 and 3. The World Science Festival, which is in its 11th year, takes science out of labs and into public spaces such as streets, parks, museums, and galleries.
Southfield’s Beaumont Health Invents New Mode of Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer
Beaumont Health in Southfield Tuesday announced it has invented a new mode of proton treatment for lung cancer.
