Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Tom in this latest interview. Q. Before we get started, can you remind our listeners what Project DIAMOnD is? Q. Last month, you had the Governor at the Mackinac Policy Conference talking her desire to expand the program statewide and now, you have been mentioned in a national report that explores ways to improve U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing. Can you tell us more about this report? Q. What does this mention mean to Automation Alley? Why is Project DIAMOnD essential to improving our country’s competitiveness in advanced manufacturing? Q. And as I mentioned briefly earlier, this is the same program that the Governor talked about just a few weeks ago at the Mackinac Policy conference, right? Q. What is next for Project DIAMOnD? Q: How can manufacturers get involved with the project? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s Yo