{"id":1108,"date":"2018-08-18T18:41:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T18:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigancentral.com\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2021-05-25T18:43:31","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T18:43:31","slug":"ford-opens-historic-train-station-to-listen-to-new-ideas-voices-of-corktown-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigancentral.com\/ford-opens-historic-train-station-to-listen-to-new-ideas-voices-of-corktown-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Opens Historic Train Station To Listen To New Ideas, Voices Of Corktown Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Motor Company sharpened its vision for Detroit\u2019s Corktown community by inviting nearly 200 millennial leaders from across the region to participate in Reimagined Detroit Tech, a day of design challenges, workshops and community building ideas focused on shaping the future of Detroit\u2019s oldest neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>The diverse gathering of millennial tech and business talent explored new avenues to grow an inclusive tech and entrepreneur ecosystem in and around the iconic Michigan Central Station, the centerpiece of Ford\u2019s vibrant new campus and a cornerstone of the company\u2019s vision to become the world\u2019s most trusted mobility company. Members of Ford\u2019s Thirty Under 30 leadership program connected with their fellow millennials by leading design sessions at the event, the largest community activity at the train station since the open house weekend in June.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Land Chairman and CEO Dave Dubensky, Ford Fund Multicultural Manager Shawn Wilson and other company representatives listened as participants reimagined the train depot, exchanged countless new ideas and presented innovative visions of what they would like to see as Ford renovations unfold, and Corktown is reborn with new jobs, businesses and community engagement activities.<\/p>\n<p>Dubensky, Wilson and the Ford leadership team will evaluate the insights shared and input from other members of the community, as Ford\u2019s plans for the new Corktown campus continue to evolve. <\/p>\n<p>About Ford Motor Company<br \/>\nFord Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars \u2013 increasingly including electrified versions \u2013 and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected vehicle services.  Ford employs approximately 186,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Motor Company sharpened its vision for Detroit\u2019s Corktown community by inviting nearly 200 millennial leaders from across the region to participate in Reimagined Detroit Tech, a day of design challenges, workshops and community building ideas focused on shaping the future of Detroit\u2019s oldest neighborhood. 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