current clients

An organization focused on the rapidly emerging ecosystem borne from the blending of the network economy and the transportation industry.

What makes them good:

Aware Mobility fosters collaboration, innovation and business relationships with companies of every size that share the spirit of and optimism for the new business model. The company engages its unique mix of multi-industry experience, vision, connections and global resources to collaborate with, invest in and develop these companies.

Industries: Automotive, Technology, Transportation

Headquartered: Detroit

Contact: Christine Olszewski

http://www.awaremobi.com

Brose is the leading global automotive supplier of innovative mechatronics for door systems, seat systems and electric motor drives with more than a century of engineering and manufacturing experience.

What makes them good:

Brose, a family company committed to growth in North America, continues to create new jobs and train our talent. Recent collaboration with the state of Michigan has been instrumental in the development of the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) Program.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Contact: Christine Olszewski

http://www.brose.com/

A nonprofit, professional association of more than 115 organizations serving the southeast Michigan region as nonprofit enterprises for the arts and culture.

What makes them good:

CultureSource works to advance the missions and works of each of its members by helping them connect with new people and audiences, with each other and with new opportunities. It acts as an engine for positive change through creativity, innovation, collaboration and advocacy while also serving as a resource for Michigan’s residents and visitors by helping them engage with the region’s arts and cultural treasures.

Industries: Art

Headquartered: Detroit

Contact: Alex Haymaker

http://www.cuturesource.org

A world leader in the supply of driveline products, power technologies and genuine service parts for light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers.

What makes them good:

There can be no compromise when it comes to conducting Dana's business with integrity and honesty. The company’s operating philosophy is based on a set of principles that translate globally, including continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, innovation and technology, and quality. The sum of these cultural values is one team – “One Dana” – focused on one purpose: creating exceptional value for Dana shareholders by delivering superior products and service to customers.

Industries: Automotive, Commercial Vehicle and Off-Highway Markets

Headquartered: Maumee, Ohio

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

A major cultural institution, providing year-round concerts and educational programming that culminates in one of the world’s premier jazz festivals, held every Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.

What makes them good:

As the largest free jazz festival in the world, the Detroit Jazz Fest has established itself as an important cultural organization that has a tremendous economic impact on the region and boosts tourism with nearly a quarter of the hundreds of thousands who attend coming from outside Michigan. Additionally, the festival is committed to educating students and nurturing jazz and its legacy in Detroit with a year-round presence in Southeast Michigan, actively supporting other institutions and schools. Over 30 scholastic ensembles participate annually at the festival, and thousands of students, from the Detroit to the outlying suburbs, are reached throughout the year via workshops, clinics and other special presentations.

Industries: Entertainment, Civic Initiative

Headquartered: Detroit

Contact: Brittney Popa

One of the world´s leading system developers and suppliers of exhaust technology, vehicle heaters and bus air conditioning systems.

What makes them good:

Eberspaecher makes an active contribution with its products to provide more environmental protection, more safety and more comfort in road traffic. Customers, employees and business partners can count on the long-standing and consistent practices and policies of a family-owned business and a company culture of values including loyalty, respect, tolerance and mutual trust that have grown and developed for 150 years.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Novi, Michigan

Contact: Brittney Popa

http://www.eberspaecher.com/en.html

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, hosting more than 40,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibiting companies.

What makes them good:

In order to make this event possible, five associations come together to exchange resources and a wide variety of expertise. The groups include the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME); the American Welding Society (AWS); the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA); the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA); and the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI). Annually, FABTECH provides opportunities for world-class suppliers to network with peers, explore the latest industry products and developments, and find new tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions.

Industries: Manufacturing, Technology

Headquartered: Dearborn, Michigan

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

A strategic automotive business development firm that specializes in directing European and Asian businesses seeking to expand into the U.S. automotive market.

What makes them good:

Transitioning into a new region or new industry can be challenging for a company. Global Emergent partners with clients to leverage years of experience and knowledge to smooth their transition, resulting in a more successful business operation.

Industries: Automotive, Consulting

Headquartered: Royal Oak, Michigan

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

The HDBaseT Alliance promotes, advances and standardizes HDBaseT technology, the global standard for the transmission of ultra-high-definition video and audio, Ethernet, controls, USB and up to 100W of power over a single cable, for up to 328 feet.

What makes them good:

The HDBaseT Alliance is a not-for-profit organization tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology as the global standard for ultra-high-definition, digital connectivity. The Alliance, made up of 180 members, educates the market on the benefits of HDBaseT technology through dedicated content, webinars, participation in conferences and tradeshows and more.

Industries: Automotive, Consumer Electronics

Headquartered: Israel

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

https://hdbaset.org/

Provides world class vehicle sealing and anti-vibration solutions for the global automotive industry.

What makes them good:

Its trusted team provides innovative solutions for its customers through flexibility, agility and transparency. Through its exceptional focus and diligence, Henniges customers can count on its talented and expert employees to develop, manufacture and deliver top-notch products to meet increasing needs.

Industries: Automotive, Technology

Headquartered: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Contact: Brittney Popa

Partners with OEMs and suppliers around the world to engineer and create advanced technologies and innovations for the entire vehicle.

What makes them good:

IAV fosters an entrepreneurial atmosphere for its employees, resulting in a customer service-oriented culture where everyone focuses on providing executable solutions and building customer trust.

Industries: Automotive, Technology

Headquartered: Northville, Michigan

Contact: Brittney Popa

The leading professional organization focused on creating strategic connections and accelerating careers for women throughout Michigan and the Midwest.

What makes them good:

Inforum is one of the few organizations of its kind in the country that combines professional development, top-notch networking and original research to accelerate careers for women – and make a positive impact on the business environment. Members have the opportunity to connect on a strategic and personal level with other accomplished women.

Industries: Professional Organization

Headquartered: Detroit

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

http://www.inforummichigan.org

Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,500 employees.

Lectra’s expertise in automotive cutting room processes has matured throughout more than 20 years of successful partnerships with the world’s largest groups. The company’s depth and breadth of technology and experience have enabled it to acquire the industry best practices, develop lean methodologies and change management experience necessary to deliver expert Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) analysis.

 

 

What makes them good:

Lectra doesn't just sell products, it sells expertise and systems that help customers create value by building high-performance operations that draw on its unique combination of cutting-room expertise, advanced technology and change management.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Smyrna, Georgia

Contact: Christine Olszewski

https://demandmore.lectra.com/en

A world-class designer and diversified manufacturer of precision metallic components and systems for the automotive industry, energy and mobile industrial markets.

What makes them good:

Linamar’s technical expertise, streamlined corporate structure and obsession with LEAN manufacturing have been key pillars in its success. The community is one of the most important stakeholders in the company and its employees are its most important resource. The company feels it is vital for the company and its employees to be active citizens and be involved in society.

Industries: Automotive, Energy, Technology, Mobile Industrial

Headquartered: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

Magna is the most diversified automotive supplier in the world that designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components globally.

What makes them good:

Magna International is focused on delivering superior value to its customers through innovative products and processes, and world class manufacturing.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

A leading global provider of outsourced integrated business solutions focused primarily on warranty management, dealer process improvement and human capital solutions to automotive and truck OEMs, dealers, suppliers and other aftermarket service providers.

What makes them good:

MSX International leverages its more than 70 years of industry experience to provide blue-chip companies worldwide with solutions that enable them to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiencies, improve quality, reduce costs and generate revenue opportunities.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Detroit

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

A professional organization that provides a forum for automotive suppliers by addressing issues of common concern through peer group councils, serving as a reliable source of information and analysis, providing an industry voice on issues of interest and serving as a positive change agent to the automotive industry.

What makes them good:

OESA gives members the opportunity to develop relationships throughout the supply chain, including OEMs, to discuss issues of common concern, and gain insight on strategies to make their companies more successful. OESA membership enhances a company’s ability to make informed business decisions that will impact the bottom line.

Industries: Automotive, Membership Affiliation

Headquartered: Troy, Michigan

Contact: Christine Olszewski

A leading global provider of acoustic, aerodynamic and fluid management solutions.

What makes them good:

A family-owned company, Röchling embraces six values in its business operations and interactions with customers, suppliers and employees. These values are: expertise, quality, innovation, reliability, fairness and compliance.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Troy, Michigan

Contact: Christine Olszewski

http://www.roechling.com/en/automobil-kunststoffe.html

The Square One Education Network is a nonprofit organization that supports science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education among K-12 students, connecting them with industry partners (e.g. IAV Automotive Engineering) for short- or long-term projects to help bridge the workforce gap in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

What makes them good:

Square One provides grants to K-12 classroom teachers for hands-on STEM initiatives, hosts unique professional development workshops and offers innovative engineering projects for students.

Industries: Education, Non Profit

Headquartered: Waterford, Michigan

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

Tula Technology integrates advanced signal processing with sophisticated powertrain controls to create a digital engine that delivers the best possible fuel efficiency.

What makes them good:

Tula Technology, Inc. was founded on the revolutionary idea that advanced signal processing, integrated with sophisticated powertrain controls, could achieve substantial gains in vehicle fuel efficiency. Through a unique collaboration of Silicon Valley and automotive technical expertise, Tula transforms the internal combustion powertrain, creating a digital engine that delivers the best possible fuel efficiency in all driving conditions.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: San Jose, California

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

Valens is bringing its proven HDBaseT technology to the automotive industry to address the challenges with the accelerating amount of video and data streams required to operate a vehicle’s complex safety, infotainment, autonomous and future connected systems.

What makes them good:

Valens' HDBaseT technology, already a proven success in the consumer electronics industry, will reshape in-vehicle technology - benefiting drivers, passengers and automakers. In 2006, the company co-founded the HDBaseT Alliance to promote, advance and standardize HDBaseT technology. Today the Alliance is a resource to 180 member companies and thousands of installers.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Israel

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

http://www.valens-automotive.com/