Why Join?

So many reasons....

Automation Alley creates a variety of opportunities to help our members succeed. With an extensive offering of programs and benefits designed for you, Automation Alley is transforming our region into one that is ripe with potential for entrepreneurs, small business owners and Fortune 500 companies. 

A plethora of benefits and opportunities are available once you join Michigan's largest technology business association:

• Educational seminars and networking events that assist in building professional connections
• Free meeting space for seminars, presentations and more
• Resource guides with information on the latest trends in human resources, finance, marketing and social media
• A robust job board with posted positions in Southeast Michigan
• An informative press release system that allows members to share their news
• Online Member Directory that promotes members' key businesses, services and products
• Diversification opportunities with the U.S. military
• Consulting with retired military consultants for free
• Trade missions to countries around the world that have generated $145 million in contracts
• Counseling services and business plan assistance for entrepreneurs
• Seed funding for emerging technology companies - Automation Alley has invested $4.85 million to date

Discover how Automation Alley can help grow your company! To join, contact the Resource Center at (800) 427-5100 or click info@automationalley.com.  

What is Automation Alley?

Automation Alley is a technology business association connecting government, business and education. Since our founding in 1999, Automation Alley has expanded to include more than 1,000 businesses, educational institutions and government entities from the City of Detroit and the surrounding eight-county region.

Automation Alley offers its members and those in Southeast Michigan's business community several opportunities aimed at growing a successful technology business. A variety of opportunities are available that assist members in expanding a company here in Southeast Michigan, including: educational seminars, free meeting space, a robust job board,  an informative press release system and much more. 

Other opportunities provided by Automation Alley include those involving  diversification, going global and growing a new technology company. Specifics include defense consulting, trade missions that have garnered $143 million in contracts for the region and participating companies, coaching services and seed funding to emerging technology companies. In fact, Automation Alley has invested $4.85 million in 25 local, start-up technology companies in the region.

Automation Alley is committed to business growth; dedicated to diversifying our technology economy; steadfast in our vision to make Southeast Michigan a global center of innovation.

That's what Automation Alley strives to achieve everyday for companies across Southeast Michigan. If you're interested in seeing how we can help you, contact our Resource Center at (800) 427-5100 or info@automationalley.com for additional information on membership.