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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
SBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
SBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains Competition Offers $20 Million in Capital to Small Businesses That Will Scale Domestic Production WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. The competition will award up to $20 million in
Tuesday, August 11, 2026Oakland University, Automation Alley Launch Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Oakland University in Rochester and Automation Alley in Troy today announced the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, a new collaboration that brings together the university’s engineering research, student talent, and Automation Alley’s industry network to accelerate advanced manufacturing innovation. Oakland University in Rochester and Automation Alley in Troy today announced the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, a new collaboration that brings together the
Wednesday, August 05, 2026GM and SAIC Extend Joint Venture Partnership
SHANGHAI — General Motors and SAIC Motor today announced a 20-year extension of their joint venture partnership to 2047, reaffirming a forward-looking commitment to growing together in the world’s largest auto market. The renewed contract marks a new chapter for SAIC-GM, which has been a leading force in China’s automotive industry since 1997, positioning the JV to accelerate technological transformation, explore new growth opportunities, and deliver sustainable profitability. “Today’s agreement reflects
Wednesday, August 05, 2026Refugee Legal Services: Request for Proposal Opportunity
The Office of Global Michigan is pleased to share a funding opportunity for Refugee Legal Services (RLS) for FY27. The RLS program provides immigration legal services to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible populations. Please see below for key information: The Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)’s EGrAMS System. You can find it on the “See Current Grants” tab of the homepage: EGrAMS : Home A pdf view is attached
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Gordie Howe Bridge Finally Set to Open
Windsor, Ontario — Every day, hundreds of millions of dollars in trade cross the Windsor-Detroit corridor, making it the busiest international land border crossing in North America. The Gordie Howe International Bridge will be a vital economic link between Canada and the U.S. — generating billions of dollars in economic activity for decades to come. Canada and Michigan have now reached an agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with the support of the U.S. Government. The
