Detroit Region Aerotropolis

Great article! One of the early leaders exploring the business benefits of drone use is centered in Detroit! The Detroit Region Aerotropolis is testing the concept that convenient access to air travel—by conventional plane and drone—will stimulate economic activity. https://lnkd.in/eq_M99j Airspace Link, Inc. PlanetM #econdev #mobility #ESRI #GIS

Circular Economy Grants of $50,000 - $250,000 are available to projects that reuse, repair, recycle, compost, or build recycled-material end markets in #Michigan. Public, private, and non-profit entities are eligible for this Michigan EGLE and NextCycle Michigan grant program. https://lnkd.in/gsCrVSyQ Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Wayne County Michigan recognized with SEMCOG's 2024 Regional Showcase Award! https://lnkd.in/gxww2UuA

Business Facilities’ 20th Annual Rankings Report – which identifies leading locations for industries and helps inform site selectors’ decisions – has once again named #Michigan as best-in-nation for the #automotive industry, while also giving the state top spots in life sciences, semiconductors, #EV investments, customized workforce training, and more. https://lnkd.in/gUGJfAmi #econdev

Take a listen! https://lnkd.in/gtWrdDXD June 10, 2024 ~ 760 WJR’s Guy Gordon examines how the e-commerce era has led to the creation of an aerotropolis in the communities that surround Detroit Metropolitan Airport. #econdev WJR 760 AM

Accelerating technological breakthroughs, increasing investment flows, start-up proliferation, and promises of capable quantum systems by 2030 signal it’s time for business leaders to begin planning their #quantum-computing strategies. https://lnkd.in/gDthdPCR #econdev

The IAC implementation grants will bolster the U.S. #manufacturing base by making grants available to support projects that modernize SMMs’ facilities with improved energy and material efficiency, enhanced cybersecurity, and increased use of smart and advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce waste and pollution, while increasing productivity.  https://lnkd.in/gWjM5vkN #econdev

Michigan-Based Companies Leads Mapping of Global Drone Highways from Detroit's Corktown, and another Explores Drones & Wind Turbines Partnership around the world! What is the future of drone highways, AirHubs and LAANC? How Air Space Link is mapping the future in over 23 states. Co-Founder, President & CEO of Airspace Link, Inc., Michael Healander, joins host Ed Clemente on this episode of The Michigan Opportunity. AirSpacelink is the first cloud-based drone platform focused extensively on the needs of state & local government working to expand drone innovation. Ed and Michael help us get a real bird’s eye view of what’s up with the future of drone highways and what exactly is an Air Hub? They also discuss what’s happening in the present and in the near future on how public sector leaders manage and engage their drone communities. Learn how the Federal Aviation Administration is involved, the DETROIT AEROTROPOLIS and what LAAANC is for pilots. Also, how is Michigan developing talent in this area? How will 5G and Edge Computing play a role in this field? Listen in for all things drones. You can also read the transcript from our conversation. Michigan-based SkySpecs achieves a global reach through office that span 6 continents, a team of 275 and over 200,000 precision wind turbine inspections with the company’s cutting-edge drone technology. Danny Ellis stands at the helm of SkySpecs, a trailblazer in the realm of wind energy technology. Established in 2012, SkySpecs has redefined the landscape of renewable energy asset management, providing tailored technologies and services that elevate industry standards in productivity, efficiency, and returns. Nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan, SkySpecs operates on a global scale, with strategic offices spanning Austria, Denmark, India, Ireland, and the Netherlands, fostering a dynamic team of 275 dedicated professionals. https://lnkd.in/gAbZ2YNr Ana Healander Hilary Doe Mark Ignash, GWCCM Christopher Girdwood

The Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 will provide approximately $270 billion in tax incentives to stimulate the nation’s clean energy industry. https://lnkd.in/eWGZMSs6 #econdev

#Michigan’s air transportation efficiency is taking off with a focus on cargo airports and evolving capacity trends. This commitment to efficient air transit is enhanced by the work of industry leaders like Lufthansa Cargo and Avflight, who are making critical improvements to their cargo operations at Detroit Metropolitan Airport by relocating their warehouse to an on-airfield cargo facility. https://lnkd.in/gSVmnkTk Michigan Economic Development Corporation