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    VELOCITY STRENGTHENS MACOMB COUNTY’S ROLE AND EXPANDS GLOBAL TIES THROUGH MOROCCO EXCHANGE
    March 18, 2026

    Sterling Heights, MI — Velocity, a Sterling Heights business incubator, accelerator and
    coworking hub, is strengthening its global partnerships and expanding Macomb
    County’s role in the international innovation ecosystem following Meghan Hubbs’
    participation in the Professional Fellows Program for the Middle East and North Africa, a
    U.S. Department of State-sponsored initiative.

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    Global Ties Detroit Announces Fareed Shalhout as New Board Chair
    January 07, 2026

    Global Ties Detroit is pleased to announce the election of Fareed Y. Shalhout as its new Board Chair. Fareed currently serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Global Engagement and Operations for the Office of the Vice Provost at Wayne State University, where he leads strategic development and operational management across international programs and partnerships.

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    Global Ties Detroit Welcomes Tu Le to Board of Directors!
    November 18, 2025

    Global Ties Detroit is proud to welcome Tu Le, founder of Sino Auto Insights, to our Board of Directors. A globally minded leader with deep expertise in international mobility, market analysis, and cross-cultural collaboration, Tu brings a unique and timely perspective to our work as we continue strengthening Detroit’s global connections through international exchange.

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