The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Corp. (BOSE) is a non-profit, student-run, national, and virtual high school pitch competition. It has an affiliation with the authors of the books Blue Ocean Strategy and Blue Ocean Shift. The purpose of the organization is to help high school students learn more about entrepreneurship, ideation, strategy and how to …
When Natalie Bruno started working in downtown Ann Arbor, a mutual friend suggested she connect with Jenn Cornell Queen, Ann Arbor SPARK vice president of marketing and communications. “It was as much a personal referral as it was professional,” said Natalie. “I had just moved to the area and was starting to build my network.” …
The Ann Arbor SPARK entrepreneurial services program is a valuable resource for promising entrepreneurs looking to grow their company in the Ann Arbor region. Whether you’re a new business looking for an official address or the next promising tech startup, SPARK can help you grow. Incubator Network Ann Arbor SPARK has two innovation centers in …
March 28 | Ypsilanti The conference for those who (want to, need to, try to, can) do. Whether it’s a product, politics, or perspective, our world is shaped by the designers of the world — many times without us even knowing it. We often forget just how much of what we experience on a day-to-day …
It is very common in college towns for there to be a large population of accompanying spouses and partners, and Ann Arbor is no exception. There are countless individuals who have relocated to the region supporting their loved ones while they pursue graduate and professional degree programs. Madeline Shepherd is one such spouse. “When my …
Ann Arbor SPARK is now accepting applications for its annual FastTrack Awards. This impressive honor is presented to high-growth organizations, also known as gazelle companies, headquartered within Washtenaw County. The 2019 submission deadline is Wednesday, May 1 and there is no fee to apply. “We encourage all eligible organizations, from small companies to large enterprises, to …
Two growing startups, Spellbound and Revalue, recently “graduated” from Ann Arbor SPARK’s Central and East Innovation Centers. Both companies outgrew the space available to them in the incubator and have moved to offices. Spellbound is located in downtown Ann Arbor and Revalue chose a location in downtown Ypsilanti. “It’s always a little bittersweet when a …
We’re packing our bags once again and heading to Austin for SXSW 2019. Joining our friends at Michigan House for the second year, there’s a ton of great events and programming lined up. We hope you’ll carve some time out of your busy schedule to hang with us! About Michigan House Michigan House is the …
Throughout my work in talent at Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, I have worked on a wide range of talent problems and solutions. I truly believe that for a region to successfully win the talent game, a multi-pronged strategy needs to be utilized. And, one of the most effective, affordable and …
Transportation and telematics veteran tapped to lead maturing start-up’s growth strategy, spearhead program innovation and economic development initiatives. YPSILANTI TWP., MI, Feb. 19, 2019 — The American Center for Mobility (ACM) today announced that Michael Noblett has been selected as president and chief executive officer (CEO) following a national executive search. Interim CEO Kirk Steudle, …
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.
