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Renee Mauborgne says her and her co-author's journey started in the Midwest during the economic downturn of the mid-'80s and seeing Detroit "crumble before our eyes." News from Concentrate Source: SPARK

LANSING, Mich. – Nexient, a global-leading software services provider, will expand its business operations in Ann Arbor, providing a decisive boost to Michigan’s ongoing effort to attract tech companies and talent to the state. “Our economic reinvention already has connected more than 540,000 Michiganders with new private-sector jobs,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “The demand for …

CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION HONORS UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION TWO DIAMOND AWARDS FOR EXCEPTIONAL MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENTS ANN ARBOR, Mich. (March 26, 2018) – The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), honored the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) with two Diamond Awards, which recognize outstanding marketing and business development success in the credit …

Connected and autonomous vehicles require intelligent infrastructure for maximum efficiency. As Metro Detroit advances intelligent vehicles from test environments to roads, towns and cities are planning for the many changes ahead. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK

Although the move was done out of necessity, it's presented positive new opportunities for the studio, which offers low-cost rehearsal space for local creatives. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK

Eager to attract the talents of future employees, industry leaders in the connected and autonomous vehicle sector met with military veterans and students at the American Center for Mobility to explore careers in the latest mobility technology. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK

Midwesterners tend to have both a great work ethic and a humility that means they don't like to brag. But FastTrack awards organizers say they need to put that aside at least once a year. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK

In 2017, Armor Protective Packaging was named one of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business and in 2015 it was named one of “50 Companies to Watch” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Given these accolades, SPARK’s Livingston County team was excited to sit down with Dave Yancho to learn more about what …

  This was my first time at SXSW. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed by the event, wishing more than once that I could clone myself to immerse myself in more sessions and experiences. I am passionate about mobility and cities and how we create equitable and accessible environments for all members of our society. That …

We took a look at a few of the ways the two schools engage with the Ypsi community, from programming Parkridge Community Center to offering after-school programs to providing job skills training. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK