This year, Ann Arbor SPARK is hosting its fifth annual A2 Tech Trek as part of the week-long a2Tech360 series of events, highlighting the startup community and innovative work being completed right here in Ann Arbor. New this year is Tech on the Edge a celebration specific to biotechnology. On Thursday, June 6 from 3 …
To help individuals attend the numerous a2Tech360 series of events happening June 2 – June 10, Ann Arbor SPARK is providing complimentary day passes for TheRide. “Spanning the nine-day period, there are 14 tech-related events hosted throughout Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti,” said Komal Doshi, Ann Arbor SPARK director of mobility programs. “Our goal is to …
June 2-10: a2Tech360 to Showcase Ann Arbor as an “Area of Innovation” MAY 16, 2019 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Ann Arbor SPARK recently announced expanded a2Tech360 programming this year. a2Tech360 originated last year as an extension of its popular A2 Tech Trek event as a way to deliver broader programming to spotlight the region’s …
While Ann Arbor SPARK is headquartered in downtown Ann Arbor, for more than 10 years it has also operated a business accelerator in the neighboring city of Ypsilanti. This tight-knit college town — home to Eastern Michigan University — offers a vibrant blend of creativity, history, and entrepreneurship. In addition to emerging tech companies like …
SPARK’s business development mission is to: Maximize job creation and capital investment by growing the region’s GDP through the retention and expansion of established driving industry companies that sell goods and services outside the Ann Arbor region, and through the targeted attraction domestically and internationally of similar companies that could succeed in our region. See …
Lee Dobryden, a software engineer supervisor at FordLabs, is passionate about his hometown. He’s so passionate that he’s twice returned to Ann Arbor. The first time was after graduating from Ball State University, when he came back to Ann Arbor and began his career at the LinuxBox. “It was a great job, one where I …
Here are a few recommendations from our friends at Lean & Green Michigan. Accounting for 32 percent of total energy consumption, commercial buildings consume a great amount of energy. Subsequently, significant energy consumption also leads to significant energy waste. According to the EPA, on average, 30 percent of all energy consumed at commercial properties is …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAY 9, 2019 – Ann Arbor, Mich. — At its recent Michigan Celebrates Angels event, the Michigan Angel Community released its 2018 annual research report. The study aimed to capture data on meaningful metrics by surveying angel groups, individual angels, as well as angel-funded companies. Click to download the full report. …
Ann Arbor SPARK has produced an e-book addressing some of the approaches, information, and resources that can help international companies considering a location in the Greater Ann Arbor Region. This step-by-step informational guide is only the beginning – Ann Arbor SPARK can provide customized services as companies move into the U.S. and Michigan markets. This …
Students from a technical program in Pinckney will be unveiling a million-dollar project at their upcoming open house. Pinckney Community Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers high school students the opportunity to learn theoretical concepts and then apply practical and direct applications in anticipation of beginning in any of a wide variety of …
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.
