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

AxleTech is a leading technology company that engineers, designs, manufactures, sells and services powertrain solutions for on- and off-highway heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

What makes them good:

AxleTech uses its relentless energy to be a leader in the formulation of intelligently engineered, cost-efficient and durable solutions.

Industries: Aftermarket, Agriculture, Construction, Military, Mining, Transit

Headquartered: Troy, Michigan

Contact: Christine Olszewski

https://www.axletech.com/en/

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is a top full-service accounting and advisory firm that offers industry specialized services and employs professionals who have clear industry insight and a refreshing candor.

What makes them good:

The company has strong core values – collaboration, integrity, passion and stewardship – which are the foundation to making Baker Tilly a valued business advisor to clients; creates an inspiring workplace for employees to learn, grow and contribute; and allows the company to be a good corporate citizen, engaged in and giving back to the communities where they live and work.

Industries: Accounting, Consulting

Headquartered: Chicago, Illinois

Contact: Brittney Popa

http://www.bakertilly.com

BorgWarner is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Its products improve the efficiency, emissions and performance of vehicles around the world, using smart science to develop innovations to address various automotive regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

What makes them good:

BorgWarner has a vision for a clean, energy-efficient world. In addition to innovative products that help improve fuel economy and air quality in vehicles across the globe, the company's employees are committed to supporting communities and protecting the environment. Whether at work or home, BorgWarner employees strive to conserve, recycle and reuse their resources to make the world a better place.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Contact: Brittney Popa

http://www.borgwarner.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/

Clean Wave Technologies develops and manufactures advanced electric drive systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

What makes them good:

Clean Wave combines patented and proprietary technology in electric motors, power electronics and software controls, along with world-class design and state-of-the-art manufacturing, to produce drive systems that are significantly higher performance, but at the same time more cost-effective, than any other competing systems in the world.

Industries: Automotive, Technology

Headquartered: San Jose, California

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

http://www.cleanwavetech.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: Christine Olszewski

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

http://www.dana.com

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

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

https://www.fabtechexpo.com/

FZB designs and manufactures pumps, intelligent controls, electronics, software and brushless DC (BLDC) motors for the automotive, industrial and consumer electronics markets.

What makes them good:

The company uses innovation, technology, management and service to grow its business by providing OEMs with leading system solutions. This advances the “Technology, Innovation, Service” mission and enterprise culture of its parent company, Dare Automotive.

Industries: Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Electronics

Headquartered: Plymouth, Michigan

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

http://fzbtechnology.com

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

HELLA develops and manufactures lighting technology and electronic products for the automobile industry.

What makes them good:

HELLA is a global, family-owned company with a history dating back more than 100 years. The company operates with seven basic values that help shape its team-oriented, spirited workplace, which positively influences its relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, communities and more.

Industries: Automotive

Headquartered: Plymouth, Michigan

Contact: Brittney Popa

http://www.hella.com

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 Michigan State University (MSU) Mobility Studio, within the College of Engineering, is an integrated system of communication and controls for autonomous and connected vehicles and their environment. The studio’s centerpiece is CANVAS (Connected and Autonomous Networked Vehicles for Active Safety), which focuses on integrating systems controlling autonomous vehicles from the ground up—and from the inside out.

What makes them good:

Through research focused on multi-modality sensing, sensor and data fusion, deep learning, and internal sensing, MSU is taking a leading role in making roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Industries: Automotive, Technology

Headquartered: East Lansing, Michigan

Contact: Gretchen Stallings

http://www.egr.msu.edu

Mott Children’s Health Center provides healthcare to eligible children and adolescents in Genesee County.

What makes them good:

The non-profit organization's primary concern is the health and well-being of Genesee County's at-risk children. Founded nearly 80 years ago with a focus on children's health, today Mott Children's Health Center's attention is on the overall health and well-being of the area's children by offering a full range of on-site medical, dental and behavioral services.

Industries: Healthcare

Headquartered: Flint, Michigan

Contact: Christine Olszewski

http://www.mottchc.org

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

Neapco offers cutting-edge driveline system and component manufacturing to global OEM and Tier One customers in a variety of industries.

What makes them good:

Neapco recognizes that the quality of their employees is its greatest resource. The Neapco team utilizes an agile and open-minded team approach with a relentless focus on partnerships to deliver highly valued products, solutions and services to global customers. This results in a commitment to be the best at everything they do while focusing on safety, quality, operational excellence, people development, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.

Industries: Automotive, Commercial truck, Agricultural, Construction, Industrial

Headquartered: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Contact: Tom Eisbrenner

http://www.neapco.com

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