New Board of Directors Announced at Annual Meeting
New members to the Ann Arbor SPARK board of directors are Dr. Susan W. Martin, president, Eastern Michigan University, and John Hieftje, mayor, City of Ann Arbor. New to the Ann Arbor SPARK executive committee are Elliot Forsyth, senior vice president, human resources and operations, ProQuest, Jan Garfinkle, managing director, Arboretum Ventures, Leigh R. Greden, executive director of government and community relations, Eastern Michigan University,... [Read More...]
RealKidz CEO receives Pioneer Spirit Award
Anyone who knows Merrill Guerra is not surprised that she is the recipient of the 2009 Pioneering Spirit Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter. She will be recognized and given the award at NAWBOs annual meeting in Troy on June 11. This award is presented to a woman business owner who is doing something innovative in her business or who has started an innovative business. Merrill’s mission... [Read More...]
SPARK Annual Meeting
Ann Arbor SPARK is driving the region forward and helping to create viable economic opportunities for businesses, job seekers and employers. Our work has led to creation and retention of thousands of jobs in the region, new business location and business expansion as well as millions in new investment. In a time when communities are struggling, SPARK is working hard to diversify our local economy and generate meaningful collaborations that result... [Read More...]
