News

Listen online or download the WJR Spotlight podcast about Aerotropolis: Southeast Michigan’s Economic Growth Engine.

Listen to the WJR Podcast

From retail reinvestment and downtown redevelopment to advanced manufacturing and transportation innovation, leaders in Southeast Michigan are shaping strategies designed to attract residents, businesses and long-term economic opportunity.

Read the Crain’s Detroit Business article

From Crain’s Detroit Business, “an April 23 panel discussion titled ‘New Bridge, New Opportunities,’ featured experts who discussed how this major international border [Gordie Howe International Bridge] expands the region’s supply-chain capabilities, retail and residential progress.” Read about the panel discussion in the Crain’s Detroit Business article.

Read about New Bridge, New Opportunities

440-acre parcel in Van Buren Twp. achieves silver designation in round four of the REDI Sites Designation

Detroit Air Cargo Association is hosting a launch event on April 7th at the Willow Run Airport.

RSVP

According to Crain’s Detroit Business, “As Southeast Michigan continues to compete for investment that strengthens local communities, Van Buren Township has a meaningful opportunity in front of it through Project Cannoli, a proposed data center development that reflects the changing nature of modern economic growth.”

Read about the Data Center

According to Crain’s Detroit Business, “General Motors Co.’s plan to expand U.S. vehicle production in 2027 is spurring about $550 million in additional investment at two components plants in Michigan and Ohio..” Read about the plan details in the Crain’s Detroit Business article.
Read about GM’s Plan for Romulus