Ken Rogers Quotes (5 Quotes)

When the gala began in 2001, Automation Alley was primarily an Oakland County initiative. Today, the Alley's membership includes nearly 600 organizations spanning all of Southeast Michigan.

The awards are a way to honor our talented technology leaders who lead the path to technological growth in Southeast Michigan. Their accomplishments are significant, and they are moving us forward as a region.

Right now, just 9 percent of engineers in Southeast Michigan are women. Automation Alley supports the STEPS camp as a part of our commitment to ensuring that Southeast Michigan has a well-prepared, diverse technology workforce well into the future.

We're starting to hear from companies that are hiring. Their business outlook is much better for '06. We expect '06 to be a better year -- we're still struggling, still dealing with change, but we're on our way out the front door.

Automation Alley shares the RARE Foundation's passion for the youth of America, their role models and mentors. This is a great way to recognize the Everyday Heroes in our State who are truly making a difference for others.