20 experts from 15 countries gather for annual meeting at IASP Headquarters Knowledge: new research in collaboration with European Commission’s Joint Research Centre International events in Nantes 2019, Seville 2020, and Silicon Valley in 2021 The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) International Board of Directors met in Malaga (Spain) on …
Who can receive a FastTrack Award?FastTrack Awards are presented to “gazelle” companies headquartered in Washtenaw County. “Gazelles” are defined as high-growth companies that are increasing revenues by at least 20% annually for three years or more, starting from a revenue base of at least $100,000. As gazelle companies are characterized by their rapid growth pace, rather than their absolute …
The key to successful recruiting is building and maintaining a strong presence on campus. In addition to posting positions, attending career expos, conducting campus interviews, and hosting information sessions, consider the following strategies (taken from the University of Michigan University Career Center website) to engage students and enhance your brand. Above all, be creative in your approach …
LANSING, Mich. – For establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Howell has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The city joins 29 other communities that have qualified as “thoroughly prepared” when it comes to planning and …
Destination Ann Arbor is pleased to announce its 2019 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel. The Annual Meeting will feature a keynote message titled “Igniting Millennial Employee Performance: Activating the Huge Potential of the Largest Generation in the Workforce” from Jason Dorsey, an acclaimed …
Restaurant Depot, a restaurant wholesaler supplying businesses and non-profits with food, equipment, and supplies, celebrated the grand opening of its Ypsilanti Township, Mich. location this morning. The company worked with Ann Arbor SPARK to secure an Innovate Ypsi grant that helped it build its new facility. Restaurant Depot’s new 55,000 square foot store, located at 1347 James L. Parkway, is expected …
One of the benefits of connecting with Ann Arbor SPARK is access to its network of businesses within the Ann Abor region and beyond. Nicol Pasuit, CEO of TechStak, discovered the value of the SPARK network after two introductions paved a path to new client relationships. Photo by Doug Coombe, Issue Media Group Nicol founded …
News, Upcoming Events, and Things to Know Check out this week’s news, successes, happenings, and upcoming events from Ann Arbor SPARK. We call it Five Bullet Friday — a name inspired by Tim Ferris (thanks, Tim!) except ours almost always has more than five bullets. Site Selection Magazine did a profile on Michigan titled, Who are these guys? that featured …
As part of its core mission to advance the Ann Arbor region as a destination for talented people to live and work, Ann Arbor SPARK is reaching job seekers through its online job portal. It’s an ideal resource for companies headquartered in Washtenaw and Livingston counties that want to attract qualified candidates. What makes our …
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Phil Santer, vice president of business development and chief of staff at Ann Arbor SPARK, has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent in the economic development industry. “In the past year, Phil’s accomplishments include …
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.
