In collaboration with the Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA), the American Center for Mobility (ACM) launches an additional study to better understand workforce needs in the mobility space, including curriculum development and training. YPSILANTI TWP., MI, April 4, 2019 — The American Center for Mobility recently launched a workforce development study focused on …
Menlo’s dog-friendly culture was on display. Through my work with Ann Arbor SPARK, I recently learned about and was able to attend, their Student Tech Trek and get a glimpse of the amazing startup scene in downtown Ann Arbor. I’ve been heavily involved in U-M’s entrepreneurship programs for about a year and a half now …
Ann Arbor SPARK, in collaboration with the Greater Ann Arbor Society of Human Resource Management (GAASHRM), has produced an e-book addressing some of the approaches, information, and resources that can help with talent acquisition in the Greater Ann Arbor Region. Demand for talent is high, and getting higher, in the Ann Arbor region. Ann Arbor …
Through its relationship with the Economic Development Council of Livingston County, Ann Arbor SPARK staff worked on many new opportunities and strategic initiatives in Livingston County. While successes have been shared over the past year in quarterly updates, these are our top three success of 2018. Livingston County sees new investment from Canadian tree seedling …
Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB), a small business awards program that gives honor and recognition to both small business people and their advocates, has announced its 2019 awardees. This year, MCSB awarded 85 companies across 10 different categories. Ann Arbor SPARK serves both Washtenaw and Livingston counties. In Washtenaw County, SPARK supports startups and established companies. Through its relationship …
Building on the success of last year’s debut, a2Tech360 continues to expand with a dozen affiliated events planned for 2019. Destinations around the country are presenting city-wide events curated to feature their communities on a global stage. Possibly the largest and most well-known is South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Another event with growing …
Contributed by Phil Santer, Ann Arbor SPARK, Senior Vice President. Ann Arbor SPARK is a proud sponsor of the Workforce Pipeline Summit. On Monday, the A2Y Chamber hosted a first-of-its-kind Workforce Pipeline Summit, bringing together people from across Washtenaw County, and Southeast Michigan (including the Governor), to talk about the current state of our …
A few years ago when we started A2 Tech Trek, we always had some intention of getting college students involved. In fact, We found that students, and their families, we’re showing up to explore Ann Arbor’s tech scene on their own during the event. Students from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, and other parts of metro …
Growing Software Consultancy Invests in Future with Larger Space Atomic Object will extend its tenancy into an additional floor of its office in downtown Ann Arbor today. The renovated third story will serve as a client hosting and event space for the growing company that builds custom software applications for businesses across the country. Founded …
At Ann Arbor SPARK, we support creative, forward-thinking regional entrepreneurs as they grow ideas into successful businesses. For companies that meet the required criteria, one available option is the SPARK Executive-in-Residence (EIR) program. EIR connects C-level executives who have a proven record of success in early-stage companies with up-and-coming startups. For startups, the EIR program …
The Greater Ann Arbor Region is a collaborative partnership of six counties working together to serve growing businesses that are seeking a destination for relocation or expansion.
