New Makerspace Seeks Crossover Appeal Ypsilanti, Michigan, April 20 – TinkerTech, an electronics-oriented makerspace is holding its grand opening event from 6pm-9pm on May 4th, coinciding with Ypsilanti’s May First Fridays event. Located at 216 West Michigan Avenue, in the heart of downtown Ypsilanti, the shop will offer a makerspace geared toward electronics projects, a …
April 18, 2018. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Applied Dynamics (ADI) today announced the commercial release of the ADEPT Framework. The ADEPT Framework is a cyberphysical computing and data handling software platform deployed at 14 of the global top 35 aerospace and defense companies with customers including General Dynamics, Gulfstream, Boeing, Rolls-Royce PLC, NASA, US Navy, US …
Arbor Research Collaborative for Health Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Office ANN ARBOR, MI – Arbor Research Collaborative for Health announces a groundbreaking ceremony on May 11, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. for their new corporate headquarters located in Domino’s Farms Office Park at the intersection of US-23 and M-14. The planned two-story 49,500 square foot building …
Today’s community colleges are as diverse as the students they serve. More than 1,100 community colleges across the nation serve more than 12 million students annually. Their students are the most diverse within the higher education sector and many are the first in their family to attend college. Community colleges are unapologetically accessible and provide a …
In 2017, Ann Arbor SPARK’s business development team helped 40 leading companies expand, attract incentives, and receive support in finding talent. These businesses have a positive impact on our region’s economic vitality. Ann Arbor SPARK recognized these efforts at its 2018 annual meeting, attended by 350 area business visionaries and leaders. The post SPARK …
Volunteer of the Year Mandy Grewal, supervisor of Pittsfield Charter Township, is a community volunteer whose work and leadership has a significant impact on the Ann Arbor region. In addition to serving on Ann Arbor SPARK’s executive committee, she co-chairs its public sector committee. She also serves on the Southeast Michigan Council of Government’s executive …
The Project of the Year was awarded to three companies whose combined contributions to the region’s economy prove that Ann Arbor is the nation’s epicenter for mobility. In 2017, FordLabs and Lear established innovation offices focused on software and mobility in downtown Ann Arbor. French-based NAVYA chose Saline for its first manufacturing facility for its …
Employers have joined forces to launch an initiative to enhance early career and internship experiences, with an eye toward retaining young talent after graduation. This initiative, known as AfterWork, is a win-win for employers, young professionals, and the local economy. AfterWork is a social and professional development community of summer interns and recent graduates who …
Duo transferred 30 employees from its Ann Arbor team of around 300 to the Detroit office, where it expects to eventually fill out a 9,000-square-foot space. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Much of the conversation around "smart cities" has been focused on connected and autonomous vehicles. But symposium organizers wanted to include discussions on energy and smart grids, water issues, and more. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
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.
