Sterling Heights-built RAM 1500 wins at Auto Show
A plant in Sterling heights is behind the award-winning 2019 Ram 1500 truck, after Ford Chrysler Automobiles invested $1.48 billion in the facility.
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New robotics center highlights Macomb ‘tech and talent’ push at Auto Show
A new initiative at the Velocity Collaboration Center, aimed at tackling disruptive trends in the automotive industry, will be highlighted at this year's Auto Show.
STEM education tours open career paths for students
When his school group toured a technology research and development lab in Sterling Heights, Steven Graczyk realized he needed to switch career paths. With an educational push to get more students into science, technology, engineering and math, Graczyk is an example of how hands-on tours can make a difference.
How Sterling Heights uses its diversity to strengthen the city
A new part-time training option for the police academy is just one way Sterling Heights is recognizing, embracing and supporting diversity within the city.
Macomb students show off STEM skills with robot battles
With 65 percent of kindergarten students expected to go on to take up job titles that don't yet exist, an open day this weekend will show how Macomb students are preparing for the real world by expanding their science, tech, engineering and math (STEM) knowledge. With robot battles, naturally.
Macomb shoppers encouraged to keep holiday sprees local
In an effort to support independently-owned retailers this season, Macomb county is running its second Shop Local campaign.
How ‘house concerts’ connect with audiences: Q&A with singer-songwriter JD Eicher
Singer-songwriter JD Eicher has opted for a more intimate performance when he stops in Sterling Heights on his multi-state tour this season. He explains to Metromode what this brings to a concert, and why he's looking forward to a smaller space than his other shows.
Cybernetics company to invest $20 million, generate 100 jobs in Sterling Heights expansion
With a $600,000 grant from the Michigan Business Development Fund, HTI Cybernetics, Inc. is expanding its headquarters in Sterling Heights after the site beat out competition in Mexico and Canada.
Fiat Chrysler plant aims for top manufacturing ranking
This year Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ stamping plant in Sterling Heights achieved silver status in the World Class Manufacturing standards, making it one of only nine in North America. Now, leadership at the plant are turning their attention on gold status.
Incubator boosts tech startups in Sterling Heights
Since launching in 2011 in Sterling Heights, the Velocity Collaboration Center says it has created 221 high-tech jobs and generated more than $66 million in revenue.
