Daniel Capadilpo and Joseph Gracia (with daughter) of Nickels, pose with Entrepreneur Boot Camp mentor Lee Gorman. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JULY 15, 2019 — ANN ARBOR, MICH. — At the conclusion of its latest Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Ann Arbor SPARK awarded Nickels its $25,000 Best of Boot Camp prize and Perch its $10,000 runner-up …
Ann Arbor SPARK provides valuable and innovative services to our stakeholders and customers, helping meet their challenges in an accelerating dynamic and volatile global economy. As business and community leaders, we are proud advocates of SPARK’s mission. As board members, we support the organization’s pursuit of open source economic development and its engagement in regional …
When artists, makers, and doers in Ypsilanti wanted a place to network, sell, and grow, they created one. Established in 2013, First Fridays Ypsilanti (FFY) showcases artistic creations through a themed walking tour. This community-centric event invites attendees to discover businesses, artists, and spaces that are normally not accessible to the public. FFY’s theme changes …
In today’s world, networking is an ever-present component for success and Meetup.com is a key resource for individuals looking to connect with others with similar interests. Professionally, networking can help you advance your career and integrate into a new community. In Ann Arbor’s tech ecosystem, while specific passions inspire meetups, participants often discover a group …
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 is a bit of an overview of those conversations. The post SPARK.grow: Tech Trek 2019 Conversations …
Ann Arbor SPARK in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor, DTE Energy, the Ecology Center, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, National Electrical Contractors Association, and the University of Michigan Energy Institute organized the Ann Arbor Charging Forward Workshop on June 27 at Ann Arbor SPARK Central Innovation Center. The goal of …
In the industry-agnostic “race for talent,” companies are pushed to creative recruiting approaches to make competitive hiring decisions and fill open positions. This trend is particularly evident in the healthcare industry, as services continue to grow in demand and changes in technology require up-to-date training and adaptive workers. Data and research on the demographics of …
Landing a new job can often feel like a serendipitous event — when in reality, it takes a great deal of effort, determination, and planning. No one knows this as well as Jacquelyn Olson, who after drastically pivoting her career, connected with her new employer at this year’s A2 Tech Trek. Formally trained in the …
We are a couple of weeks out from a2Tech360 — a weeklong dive into tech, startups, innovation, and more. Now in its second year, this series of events in June has become a chance for Ann Arbor to step back, celebrate what we have in our backyard related to new tech, and focus on what’s …
From June 2 – June 10, more than a dozen events showcased the dynamic tech community thriving in the Ann Arbor region. With the support of countless partners and sponsors, Ann Arbor SPARK welcomed thousands of tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, job seekers, and the general public to downtown Ann Arbor and its neighboring communities. Special …
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.
