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100k and Counting! “Being the 100,000th person to enter this epic building has made me recognize the future is bright and Detroit has been given a fresh start. We wanted to relive the nostalgia of the train station, see the enhancements, and witness how Detroit has been revitalized. This will be an epic reminder that Detroit is back,” said Pastor Robert D. Lodge of the People’s Missionary Baptist Church on Detroit’s east side. Joined by his family on August 2nd, Pastor Lodge was our 100,000th Station visitor. Don’t miss your chance to experience our OPEN exhibits before Summer at The Station ends. We’re open for self-guided tours Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the end of August. PLUS, we’re adding two more days for Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for Coffee and Conversation! We’d love to connect with you and share the latest on upcoming opportunities, programs, and events at Michigan Central. Plus, don’t miss out on a drone demonstration from Code 313. Join us at the Michigan Central Information Center at the Bagley Mobility Hub on Tuesday, August 13th, from 10 a.m. to noon. See you there!

Michigan Central has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors to The Station since its grand reopening in June. Due to this incredible demand, we're excited to extend Summer at The Station through Labor Day weekend! Don't miss your last chance to explore and learn about the history and transformation of our iconic landmark through the OPEN experience before The Station enters its next phase of reactivation. Summer at The Station Hours: Fridays: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Extended Hours: Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, September 1, and Monday, September 2, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. All tours are self-guided, with no tickets or registration required. Stay tuned for more opportunities to visit The Station this fall, including ticketed guided and group tours. Learn more at michigancentral.com/visit. Share your excitement with us in the comments!

Tune in live next Thursday, August 15th! Join us online for the announcement and celebration of the inaugural Michigan Central x Newlab Artists in Residence.   The event features a fireside chat with Michigan Central and Newlab leadership, followed by a panel discussion with notable international speakers Yinka Danmole, Hasan Elahi, Kelly Kivland, Tadeo Lopez-Sendon, Xinran Yuan, and moderator Cézanne Charles. Funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the inaugural Michigan Central x Newlab Art + Technology artist in residency program features six emerging and mid-career artists based in Detroit and metro Detroit. Emphasizing process over product, the artists are given full access to the broad range of fabrication methods available in the state-of-the-art facilities of Michigan Central and Newlab, along with the training necessary to use these machines in their creative pursuits. The Michigan Central Art Program serves as a catalyst for illuminating diverse perspectives on the intersection of creativity, technology, and society. Be sure to turn on our notifications to catch the August 15th livestream!

Why’s it important to have safety digital alerts in the vehicle head unit when there are plenty of traditional alerting platforms out there? AtomsNotBits stopped by HAAS Alert’s “skunkworks” in Newlab @ Michigan Central to talk networked V2X, road safety data, digital alerts, and more. Tune in here👇 🔗 jayson pankin, Jeremy Agulnek

Well before air conditioning, The Station’s original windows could open to let in a breeze on hot days. The mechanisms are still intact, but the restored windows no longer open. Take a look when you visit. Historical photo: Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Library. Photographer: Norman H. Hammerl 📸 by Stephen McGee

Removing millions of gallons of water from The Station’s basement was like “chasing a dog’s tail”, says Richard Hess, Principal Architect at Quinn Evans. It came in from every direction — a broken water main, holes in roofs, subsurface terrain, even the concrete and masonry walls. 3.5 million gallons of water and almost a year later, The Station was dry. Then they found the 60,000 sq. ft. sub basement…

Happy Monday! The most valuable thing you can give is your time! We have so many people to thank; these last few weeks have been a true gift to the community. A heartfelt thank you to Nina Archie for the Funding Mechanisms and Strategies Lunch and Learn series. It has been an incredible educational experience. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 We can't wait for part three this Friday! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dtxpiBga Thank you, James Norman, and the team at Black Operator Ventures , Transparent Collective, and Pilotly. 🎉🎉🎉 A little over a week ago, we had a special #BlackTechSaturdays on Sunday, bringing together founders for a fireside chat with Belvin Liles III and James Norman. The conversation was filled with insights, truly embodying the definition of sharing the codes to the game. Continuing our shared value of time spent, we are excited to announce that Bodman PLC Attorneys David M. Walker, Esq. , Aaron Roberson Jr., and Alexis Smith-Scott, Esq. ,will be joining us for a meet and greet tomorrow. (There will be food!) RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dTKV4v85) This Saturday, #BlackTechSaturdays founders Alexa Turnage and Johnnie Turnage will have a live interview with Michigan Chronicle Reporter Ebony JJ Curry, MSJ, to discuss what's on the horizon. 🚀🚀🚀 Dress to impress for our Historic experience as we close out this Saturdays #BlackTechSaturdays in the Newly renovated Michigan Central Station 🎉🎉🎉 RSVP https://lnkd.in/dEq8YzTj See you Saturday It's Hot Tech Summer! And don't forget, tomorrow is the Michigan Primary Election. Make sure to go vote! #BlackTechSaturdays #keepgoing #togetherwecan #HotTechSummer #strongertogether #blackexcellence #blacklove #blackjoy #diversityintech #generationalwealth #detroit #blackintech #womenintech #Latinxintech #Yourvotematters #GOTV

Over the course of the past month, Southwest STEM labs hosted the STEM Explorers Summer Day Camp where we provided middle school students with memorable experiences and valuable skills for future academic and career success. In addition to daily activities, our camp featured weekly field trips to local colleges, STEM learning centers, and recreational venues. These trips exposed students to various career pathways in STEM, cultivating a passion for learning and exploring the endless possibilities within these fields. We are deeply grateful to the incredible organizations that opened their doors and welcomed our STEM explorers. Your dedication to fostering curiosity and learning has made a lasting impact on these young minds. More specifically, thank you to the following individuals from their respective organizations for devoting their time to make these visits become a reality: - LIFT, Bernie Simms - College for Creative Studies, Jane Stewart - University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Betsy Lozano - Newlab Michigan Central ; Victoria Daniel, Andrea Hicks, Sean White - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, Todd Weston From hands-on experiences to behind-the-scenes tours, each visit ignited a passion for community, science, technology, engineering, and math. Your generosity and support are truly shaping the future of these students. Thank you for being pivotal in our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of innovators. Your support and collaboration are invaluable, and we look forward to many more opportunities to work together in the future! #STEM #Education #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FutureLeaders

One of the most exciting panels this year is sure to be on Friday morning at Michigan Central when Roger Ehrenberg, managing partner, Eberg Capital, Trevor Lauer, vice chairman and group president, DTE Energy, and John W. Rogers, Jr. chairman, co-CEO, and chief investment officer, Ariel Investments kick off the morning. They'll discuss how savvy investors look at Detroit and investment opportunities and why they put their dollars in the city. From climate migration to the growing ecosystem of talent and energy, they'll delve into what's driving their motivation. Michigan has one of the most aggressive regulatory goals for conversion to renewable energy. How should Detroit attract investors?  Can't wait for this panel! Are you an expat? Register today: https://lnkd.in/eExjE2Ja