Detroit Regional Partnership

Van Andel Global Trade Center and U.S. Commercial Service 2021 Michigan World Trade Week
2021-05-05 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit)
The Van Andel Global Trade Center and U.S. Commercial Service will host their ðŸ¯ðŸ±ð˜ð—µ ð—”ð—»ð—»ð˜‚ð—®ð—¹ ð—ªð—¼ð—¿ð—¹ð—± ð—§ð—¿ð—®ð—±ð—² ð—ªð—²ð—²ð—¸ ð—•ð˜‚ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ ð—–ð—¼ð—»ð—³ð—²ð—¿ð—²ð—»ð—°ð—² to recognize the contributions of international trade to the state’s economy, share international business knowledge and resources, and network with Michigan’s network of international business professionals.
For 35 years area businesses and community leaders have worked together to:

Share international business knowledge and resources at the annual business conference and key networking events scheduled throughout the week
Highlight the link between international trade and Michigan’s economic well-being
Recognize the contributions of international trade to job creation in Michigan
Commend companies succeeding in global markets
Support the annual proclamation issued by the President of the United States declaring World Trade Week in May

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 35TH MICHIGAN WORLD TRADE WEEK VIRTUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Date: May 5, 2021 | Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Location: Live Virtual via Zoom

Economic Development Week 2021
2021-05-09 - 2021-05-15
Celebrate the 2021 Economic Development Week (EDW) taking place May 9–15. Organized by the International Economic Development Council, the EDW was created in 2016 with a goal to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. Economic Development Week includes activities in communities large and small designed to highlight the importance of economic development and the good work that economic developers do every day.
Click here to watch Detroit Regional Partnership’s CEO, Maureen Donohue Krauss discuss “The Role of the Economic Developer.”

Detroit Mobility Lab Panel Session
2021-06-03 15:00 - 16:00
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, join the Detroit Mobility Lab and several other organizations as they discuss the importance of strategic priorities in the Detroit / Windsor-Essex region and how entrepreneurs can get more involved. The virtual event will be moderated by Chris Thomas, Co-Founder of both Assembly Ventures and the Detroit Mobility Lab.
Panelists are:

Andrew Teliszewsky from city of Windsor
Carlotta Claire Gmachl from Detroit Regional Partnership
Hind Ourahou from Office of Mobility Innovation at The city of Detroit
Stephen MacKenzie from Invest Windsor-Essex
Kate Partington from the Michigan office of Future Mobility & Electrification

Click here to register for the event.

Business France - Hydrogen in Mobility Pitch Session
2021-06-09 09:00 - 10:30
If you missed out on the Detroit Regional Partnership and Business France June 9, 2021 virtual event, watch the recording online. The event presented eight of the most innovative French companies in the Hydrogen Mobility field.
For a limited time, you can use passcode: !T46ztfF to view the Zoom webinar recording. Click here to watch now!
Download the June 2021 French Delegation Hydrogen for Transportation digital edition, click here.

German American Chamber of Commerce Virtual Business Luncheon
2021-06-16 11:45 - 13:00
The Detroit Regional Partnership is elated to share that our partners at the German American Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual business luncheon on June 16, 2021.
Register today for one of the Michigan Business Luncheon Series titled: The Performance Advantage of Workforce Diversity. Attendees will learn and connect with members on topics aimed at growing a German-American business network.
Agenda
10:45am CT Networking
11:00am CT Presentation
11:45am CT Q&A
For more details and to register for the virtual luncheon, click here.

UBIMOBILITY: French Startup Pitch Event
2021-10-14 10:00 - 11:30
Hear from France’s leading automotive and mobility companies. These cutting-edge startups will speak to the latest developments in autonomous vehicle technology and the broader mobility sector. This hour-long webinar will feature a panel of French companies looking to expand in the U.S. market. Join the virtual session to find out how you can become a global partner.
Live technology pitches: Gulplug, Egerie, SBG Systems, Clear Drop, Airudit, Kalima Systems, Trust in SoftHosted by: Detroit Regional Partnership, Business France and Ubimobility
Live webinar: Oct. 1410-11:30 a.m.

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Netherlands x Detroit Automotive Design Webinar
2021-10-21 09:30 - 11:00
Alongside both our Dutch and US partners, the Detroit Regional Partnership is excited to be hosting the “Netherlands & Detroit Region Automotive Design” webinar on Oct. 21st at 9:30 AM. The emergence of connected and autonomous vehicles is putting design at the very forefront of today’s automotive industry, and the Netherlands has been a long-standing leader in this transformation. This webinar will bring in three major Dutch design firms to speak about the latest developments and trends in automotive UX, and how both ecosystems – the Netherlands and the Detroit Region – can collaborate to drive future vehicle design.
Panelists: Richenel Held (Global Marketing Director, Manus VR), Arjan Steketee (Steketee Design) and Ferdy Gilsing (Founder, Yellowchess BV), Zafar Razzacki (Director of Experience Design, AV x Mobility, Ford Motor Co.), Jann de Waal (Founder of INFO & Dutch Chair of Topsector Creative Industries)
Moderator: Parrish Hanna (Founder, Movotiv)
Partners: AutomotiveNL, Brainport Eindhoven, Consulate General for the Netherlands in Chicago, Michigan Automotive & Mobility UX Group
Live Webinar: Oct. 219:30A-11AM EST3:30P-5PM CET

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