Ann Arbor’s re:group adds 3 jobs, expands into healthcare field
Ann Arbor-based re:group is growing its bottom line and staff by adding more health-care businesses to its customer list. "We really have made a concerted effort to grow our business," says Carey Jernigan, director of business development for re:group. "We expect to grow significantly this year. I hope to double our revenue." The downtown-based firm that specializes in branding and Internet marketing has added the likes of St.... [Read More...]
Downtown Saline vacancy rate below 5%
Heading into Thanksgiving, the downtown Saline business community has a low vacancy rate to be thankful for. As of press time, downtown has only two vacancies – 109 W Michigan Ave. and the second floor of 101 S Ann Arbor St., home to the Murphy's Crossing property management firm – according to Art Trapp, downtown director for the Saline Business Development Association. New businesses opening over the last six months include the... [Read More...]
MichAGAIN event in D.C. gathers large crowd
Some of the event organizers: LeRoy Newland, GE; Stefanie Ridenour, MEDC; Me; Valerie Furchi, GE; and John Hill, MSU What do you get when you mix a handful of Michiganders and 125+ alums from the great state? An amazing night filled with networking, laughs, rivalry talk and memories. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s MichAGAIN Campaign was in full effect last night at Policy Lounge in Washington DC. The group of state and... [Read More...]
Ann Arbor SPARK’s New Talent Portal Helps Connect Skilled Professionals to Employers
Ann Arbor SPARK’s new talent portal includes a range of new features to help businesses attract employees and manage job postings. Unlike other general job boards, the Ann Arbor SPARK talent portal is designed to help skilled professionals connect with employers. Through the new Ann Arbor SPARK talent portal, employers can independently manage job postings, including adding new posts and editing existing posts. Employers will also be able... [Read More...]
SPARK’s Jennifer Owens Blogs from California
SPARK’s very own Jennifer Owens headed out to west to California this week on a business and talent attraction trip. She has organized two events during the time she will be visiting the Palo Alto area and has set up meetings with business leaders. The hope is to educate businesses about all the opportunities that are available for them in the Ann Arbor area. While out in California, Jennifer will be blogging through the Great Lakes Innovation... [Read More...]
Jennifer Owens Joins Ann Arbor SPARK
On December 7, Jennifer Owens will join Ann Arbor SPARK as its new vice president, business development. In this role, Owens will support efforts to attract and retain new businesses to the Ann Arbor region. “Jennifer’s experience in economic development is an asset that directly supports Ann Arbor SPARK’s efforts to expand the region’s economy,” said Michael A. Finney, Ann Arbor SPARK’s CEO. “As we continue to look at ways to bring... [Read More...]
