Photographs by Jennifer McDonell

FCA US unveiled its $2.5 million renovations to the Chrysler Technical Center in Auburn Hills at a media event on July 31. Upgrades include a blizzard machine with wind speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and cell temperatures ranging from 40 degrees below zero to 140 degrees. Other renovations include an innovation station, featuring televisions and a 3D printer, along with a more open work environment.

Salt Springs Brewery, a restaurant and brewery housed in a 115-year-old former church in Saline, held a media preview on July 29 before its grand opening Friday. The brewery featured beers such as a Hefeweizen, Saison, porter, and cherry stout. Salt Springs Brewery, located at 117 S. Ann Arbor St., also has a beer garden with live entertainment on weekends.