Ann Arbor SPARK recognizes fast-growing companies during its annual FastTrack Awards. This year, we’ve recruited past winners to share their story with us. First up is Michael Ambrose, M.D., founder and director of DocNetwork. Officially formed in 2009, DocNetwork grew from Dr. Michael’s first-hand experience volunteering at a summer camp — the same camp he …
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. — a longtime resident of southeast Michigan — was the founder and 54-year owner of the Buffalo Bills. His namesake foundation, established in 2015 with CEO and president David O. Egner at the helm, carries on his generosity by investing in projects that will provide an immediate and meaningful impact on …
An Ann Arbor-based development company's plans are well underway to restore the structure and open a new restaurant, bar, and loft apartments there sometime in 2019. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Today, we celebrated the opening of the American Center for Mobility, in Ypsilanti Township. The event was a great reminder that Michigan remains the center of automotive innovation and talent. And that Michigan offers a variety in weather conditions to more aggressively test the capabilities of the self driving cars. It was unusually cold and …
Valuation is one of the main concerns you’ll encounter when raising equity investment for your technology startup. And it’s important as an entrepreneur to understand how investors think about valuation, ideally before you start fundraising. First, most experienced investors will be familiar with the valuation range for companies in their target market(s), stage(s), and geography(s). …
Recently named one of 15 Ann Arbor tech companies to watch, IndustryStar provides supply chain as a service, as well as offering an innovative supply chain management software platform. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
The Ypsi Community High School team had only competed once before in Ypsi before being invited to compete at the national level. News from Concentrate The post Ypsi’s National Society of Black Engineers Jr. wins endurance race at its first national competition appeared first on Ann Arbor SPARK. Source: SPARK
The world of tech attracts individuals with a wide variety of talents. Jacob Visovatti, an Ann Arbor area native who left home to study cello performance at Ball State University, recently returned to the region with a new proclivity for programming. “I departed Ball State with training in cello, voice, and conducting — as well …
California eases autonomous vehicle testing requirements. What does that mean for Michigan? With federal legislation stalled in the U.S. House and Senate, states find themselves back in the driver’s seat with regard to automated vehicle regulation, with Michigan standing at the forefront. To date, about half of U.S. states have enacted legislation concerning automated vehicles. …
Karl Anderson, founder of the nonprofit Futel, calls public phones a "seminal cultural hub" as important for emergency purposes as they are for basic social contact. 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.
