Michigan Central

Need weekend plans? Visit The Station, open until August 31, with hours on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Inside, you can explore The Station’s restoration journey, delve into the building’s rich history, and discover future plans for Michigan Central through self-guided tours. Enhance your experience with our audio guide by downloading the free Smartify app—link in bio. Outdoors, enjoy live entertainment and a selection of food trucks at the plaza in front of Newlab at Michigan Central, right next door to The Station. Free parking is available at the Bagley Mobility Hub (1501 Wabash, Detroit, MI 48216) during Summer at The Station hours. ADA accessible parking is available at the Bagley Mobility hub and there is also an ADA drop-off point near The Station’s east entrance on 15th Street between Marantette and Dalzelle. We’d love to see your photos of The Station! Share them on social media using the tag #MichiganCentralOpen. Please note that photography is limited to personal use only; no professional photo shoots or equipment are allowed without prior approval. For your safety, please leave firearms, weapons, pets (except service animals), outside food and beverages, and drones at home. Michigan Central events are smoke-and vape-free. Still have questions? Visit michigancentral.com for more information. See you there!

Congrats, Quinn Evans! Quinn Evans was recently honored with the 2024 Architecture Firm Award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). This award honors their continuous efforts in enhancing communities and forward-thinking architectural solutions. Quinn Evans has played a pivotal role in the revitalization of Michigan Central Station, contributing their expertise to restore and transform this iconic landmark. Their work on The Station is a testament to their commitment to preserving history through modern innovation.. Thank you for all of your hard work! 📷 Jason Keen

We need your feedback! We’ve installed signs around Corktown and Southwest to share information about technology pilots being conducted by Newlab at Michigan Central startups, and we want to hear from you! Help us improve our signage and get the information you want by filling out our survey here: https://lnkd.in/g5FX3pGT

Applications for the Michigan Mobility Fellow Program (MMF) close today at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss this chance to gain paid, real-world experience with innovative startups like Bloom, Energy Storage Safety Products International, OptimizeEV, SNOWBOTIX and Strut Motors. Fellows will receive a $75,000 salary plus benefits over the 15-month program, as well as professional development opportunities. This program, a collaboration between State of Michigan, Michigan Central, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), and Wayne State University is a key step in re-establishing Michigan as a global leader in mobility and technology innovation. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGDmirnU Don't miss out—apply today!

MDOT wants your feedback to help determine what’s next for in-pavement EV charging roads in Michigan. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of electric vehicle infrastructure and ensuring it meets the needs of our community. Feedback is due by Sunday, August 4. Share your thoughts in the survey link below to help make a difference in the future of EVs in Michigan. https://lnkd.in/guCuPTND

Opportunity knocking! Applications for the Michigan Mobility Fellow Program (MMF) are open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. This unique initiative supports mobility innovation while keeping homegrown Michigan talent right here by offering paid real-world, on-the-job experience with companies like Bloom, Energy Storage Safety Products International, OptimizeEV, SNOWBOTIX, and Strut Motors. Fellows will receive a $60,000 annual salary and professional development opportunities. The program is a collaboration between Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Central, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), and Wayne State University, and a key step in re-establishing Michigan as a global leader in mobility and technology innovation. For more information and to apply, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/g4EDmu3C

A few days ago, we welcomed the Black Male Educators Alliance (BMEA) for a day of exploration and learning as we shared the rich history and future vision of Michigan Central. Seventy-five fourth- and fifth-grade boys met influential mobility leaders like Justine Johnson, the Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, and Quentin Messer, Jr. CEcD, the CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. They not only talked about the exciting tech being developed at Michigan Central, but also showed these young students of color the opportunities awaiting them here in Detroit. Our student guests also hung out with teens from YouthTank Detroit and Google Code Next and toured the Book Depository, meeting with some of the more than 100 startups that call Michigan Central home. Thank you to the Black Male Educators Alliance for partnering with us for this memorable experience!

Let’s chat! Join us for a community conversation from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 16th, at the Michigan Central Information Center in the Bagley Mobility Hub. Meet with Michigan Central team members and learn about upcoming opportunities, programs, and events. We look forward to seeing you there!

One year and more than 100 startups! We opened last April with 25 startups, and since then, we have grown into a thriving community of 106 member startups and their 673 employees and founders in the fields of mobility, transportation, logistics, climate tech and more. The technology of tomorrow is being created right now, right here in Detroit! “This is proof of the power and potential of the economic engine that we are building here in Detroit, and the realization of Bill Ford and Ford Motor Co.’s vision to create an open platform ecosystem that draws on our region’s incredible talent and legacy of innovation to help solve many of the world’s challenges,” said Josh Sirefman, CEO of Michigan Central. Highlighting the impact of this growth, Newlab CEO Cam Lawrence added, “It’s been inspiring to see the rapid growth at Newlab in Detroit and of the Michigan Central cultural hub. It proves that the work we are doing together is creating a truly differentiated place to build a business and founders are responding,” Interested in joining the Newlab at Michigan Central community? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCBUYbVB

Summer at The Station resumes this week on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Indoors: Discover the story behind the restoration, hear about this icon’s rich history, and learn about the future of Michigan Central with self-guided tours. Take your experience even further with our audio guide by downloading the free Smartify app—link in bio. Outdoors: Enjoy live entertainment and a variety of food trucks at the plaza in front of Newlab at Michigan Central, right next door to The Station. Parking and Accessibility: Free parking is available at the Bagley Mobility Hub (1501 Wabash, Detroit, MI 48216) during Summer at The Station hours. Accessible parking and a drop-off point near The Station’s east entrance on 15th Street between Marantette and Dalzelle are also available. Photography: We’d love to see your photos of The Station! Share them on social media with #MichiganCentralOpen. Please note that photography is limited to personal use only; no professional photo shoots or equipment without prior approval. Prohibited Items: Please leave firearms, weapons, pets (except service animals), outside food and beverages, and drones at home. Michigan Central events are smoke- and vape-free. Still have questions? Visit michigancentral.com for more information.