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Claire Charlton

Fascination drives Claire Charlton to write features and profiles. Always interested in people and their stories, Claire is dedicated to the art of interviewing. A freelancer for a dozen years, Claire writes about health, fitness, business and fun. When she’s not writing, drinking coffee or hanging with her family, Claire runs endurance events, practices yoga, and volunteers with lots of nonprofits.

Claire Charlton's Latest Articles

Mobility Moments Podcast: Ted Velie, Michigan House @ SXSW

Michigan House @ SXSW is back for the fifth year, this time with an expanded official presence at the festival of minds. We talk with Ted Velie, co-founder of Michigan House, to learn about Michigan’s substantial mobility footprint at SXSW.

Jessica Robinson will lead the Michigan Mobility Institute as the first executive director.
Led by Jessica Robinson, Michigan Mobility Institute is open for business

Detroiters may be among the first to receive mobility-specific education and training to support global leadership in automobility, pledges Jessica Robinson, newly-named executive director of the Michigan Mobility Institute.

Southfield Public Library. Photo by David Lewinski.
Learn about skilled trades careers at Southfield event

Students and adults interested in a career in the skilled trades can learn how it all works at the Build Your Future: Skilled Trades event at Southfield Pavilion on Feb. 14.

Panel discussions are among the highlights of FACE 2019.
Talent connects with mobility companies at FACE event

Mobility companies, public sector organizations, and colleges and universities interfaced with career hopefuls at the Future Automotive Career Expo at AutoMobili-D. For employers and mobility talent, the day was fueled by information and enthusiasm.

Mobility thought leaders discuss industry's role in building the mobility talent infrastructure in Michigan.
Industry must support talent growth for “arsenal of mobility”

Automotive thought leaders shared their visions for the Detroit region’s strength in near-future mobility during an AutoMobili-D panel discussion called “The Arsenal of Mobility.” Big message: talent is top priority.

Mary Barra was interviewed by chairman of Atlantic Media David Bradley.
What Mary Barra says about GM’s future

One month before General Motors announced plant closures and workforce reductions, chief executive officer Mary Barra described the GM of the future onstage during CityLab Detroit. Why what she said may not be what you’d expect.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Amanda Roraff, PlanetM

PlanetM doesn't just showcase Michigan's mobility assets and initiatives. PlanetM helps make them happen. We talk with Amanda Roraff to learn about the PlanetM Startup Grants for testing and piloting mobility innovation.

Red Pole Park. Photo by David Lewinski.
Southfield reclaims its sense of place with public art and a walkable center

Long known for its speedways, shopping centers, and midcentury-style homes, Southfield is in the midst of reimagining itself as a live/work/play/learn destination. Metromode's Claire Charlton found out why today’s version of Southfield is nothing like the one you remember.

From left: Chris Olzem, Oakland County senior business development representative, Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner, Doug Lowther, CEO of Irdeto; Dr. Deirdre Waterman, Mayor of Pontiac.
Pontiac is Detroit home for digital security firm Irdeto

Digital security company Irdeto has joined the fast-growing tech hub of Pontiac. Learn how the global company’s connected transport division works to keep vehicles and systems cybersecure.

Panel discussions are among the highlights of FACE 2019.
How to get a job in the mobility industry: attend the Future Automotive Career Expo at AutoMobili-D

Be a part of the Michigan automobility ecosystem. Attend the Future Automotive Career Expo at AutoMobili-D on Thursday, Jan. 17 and learn how to apply your skills and talents to the automobility workforce.

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