There’s a lot of excitement about autonomous vehicles — and rightly so! A world with self-driving cars is truly the stuff of sci-fi novels and childhood dreams, coming to fruition right before our eyes. While a lot of focus is on the marvels of autonomous vehicles, their ability to leverage connected technologies will ensure increased …
It was big news when Google chose to open an Ann Arbor location in 2006. At the time, the announcement clearly indicated that this tech giant recognized the region as a destination rich in resources and talent. Since then, Google has continued to invest in its Ann Arbor offices — developing a dedicated campus, adding …
Congratulations to these companies within Ann Arbor SPARK’s services areas that were recognized on the 2019 Crain’s 100 Cool Places to Work list. Armor Protective Packaging (Howell)BlueWillow Biologics (Ann Arbor)DaySmart Software (Ann Arbor)Lowry Solutions (Brighton)Oxford Companies (Ann Arbor)Work Skills Corp (Brighton) What makes a company a “cool place” to work? According to Crain’s, many of …
This was our fifth year doing Tech Trek and this year we did something different. Through a partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library we were able to record some live conversations during Tech Trek. This episode of SPARK.grow features Jeremy Peters and Mariah Cherem. The post SPARK.grow: Tech Trek 2019 Conversations with Jeremy and …
On July 30, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced 20 projects that will be awarded funds under the competitive Value Added and Regional Food System Grant Program. MDARD received 94 proposals with requests totaling nearly $8.5 million. The $1.8 million in grants for the 20 projects will leverage more than …
Companies Share Hiring Insights in 2018 Tech Talent Compensation Survey Click to view full graphic Ann Arbor continues to receive accolades as a great place to live and work. When it comes to attracting and retaining high-performing talent, the results from a recent survey of the region’s technology and software companies highlight compensation practices, trends, …
LLamasoft, Inc., headquartered in Ann Arbor, was established to fill an unmet need in the supply chain management software space. The company specializes in advanced analytics for supply chain design and optimization and serves more than 750 major corporations worldwide. The company is executing an aggressive strategic expansion plan and is investing in its existing …
A rendering of the “Challenge Everything. Create Anything.” mural by Mary Thiefels, commissioned by Destination Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR, MI (July 23, 2019) – Destination Ann Arbor and Wickfield Properties have teamed up with renowned local artist Mary Thiefels to create a mural that celebrates human creativity, ingenuity and curiosity in a playful and illustrative …
Ypsilanti businesses are celebrating the arrival of Ypsi 9th Hour! Sponsored and co-created by Ann Arbor SPARK East Innovation Center and The Back Office Studio (BOS), this after-work networking scene is for anyone looking to socialize with like-minded entrepreneurs, business professionals, and independent contractors in a casual, relaxed atmosphere with complimentary refreshments. As new companies …
Shoptelligence 2019 summer interns (left-to-right): Riya Gupta (BBA ’21), Katie Dillon (BFA ’20), and Natalia Sanchez (BS ’21) It’s a sunny, summer Wednesday morning at the Ann Arbor SPARK Central Innovation Center and the fragrance of waffles and maple syrup wafts through the lower level of the startup incubator and event space. The 2019 cohort …
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.
