Software firm Cataphora opens office in Ann Arbor
Cataphora, a Silicon Valley-based software firm, is opening up an engineering center in downtown Ann Arbor to take advantage of the talent pool at the University of Michigan. "We recruit nationwide but some of our best employees have been coming from the University of Michigan," says Chris Kurecka, manager of Michigan engineering for Cataphora. The nine-year-old firm employs 37 people, including one employee and two interns at the new... [Read More...]
Software firm Cataphora opens office in Ann Arbor
Cataphora, a Silicon Valley-based software firm, is opening up an engineering center in downtown Ann Arbor to take advantage of the talent pool at the University of Michigan. "We recruit nationwide but some of our best employees have been coming from the University of Michigan," says Chris Kurecka, manager of Michigan engineering for Cataphora. The nine-year-old firm employs 37 people, including one employee and two interns at the new... [Read More...]
Software firm Cataphora opens office in Ann Arbor
Cataphora, a Silicon Valley-based software firm, is opening up an engineering center in downtown Ann Arbor to take advantage of the talent pool at the University of Michigan. "We recruit nationwide but some of our best employees have been coming from the University of Michigan," says Chris Kurecka, manager of Michigan engineering for Cataphora. The nine-year-old firm employs 37 people, including one employee and two interns at the new... [Read More...]
Arbor Networks to Add 20 Jobs in Ann Arbor
Arbor Networks recently announced that it plans to add 20 jobs at its location in Ann Arbor. As part of its expansion, the IT technology security company was awarded a tax abatement to support property improvements and new equipment at its Ann Arbor facility. “Attracting and retaining Arbor Networks in the Ann Arbor region is reflective of Ann Arbor SPARK’s work to help IT businesses grow in the region,” said Paul Krutko,... [Read More...]
Online Tech invests $1M in new data center, continues hiring
Online Tech is augmenting its space, staff and bottom line these days thanks to its acquisition of a new data center and a handful of new hires. The Ann Arbor-based firm recently purchased a new data center just outside of the city. It plans to invest about $1 million into the 20,000-square-foot facility, upgrading its technology and other facilities. It's set to open this month, making it the third data center for the nine-year-old firm. "We... [Read More...]
Liebherr-Aerospace expands facility, adds 20 jobs
Liebherr-Aerospace, located in Saline, is adding 33,000 sq ft to its existing 100,000 sq ft facility. As part of the company’s expansion, it will also add 15-20 new jobs. This expansion will help the company accommodate increased demand for its services. “Liebherr-Aerospace is able to expand in the Ann Arbor region, in part, because of its access to highly skilled, technical talent,” said Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president... [Read More...]
Finding a Good Crop of Employees: NPR Offers Up Close Look at Michigan’s Agriculture Economy
A recent “Changing Gears” series on Michigan Radio explored Michigan’s agriculture economy. In part five of the five part series, SPARK president and CEO Paul Krutko offers that “prospective workers want to take jobs in places where they know there are more jobs.” With his insight, Krutko explains that agriculture talent — and the needs of this population — are no different that the needs of high tech workers... [Read More...]
Local Orbit adds customers, doubles staff
A year ago Local Orbit, which connects restaurants and institutions with local farmers and food producers, was a fresh-faced start-up prototyping its software, testing out its business model and trying to gain traction. This year, the Ann Arbor-based firm has incorporated lessons from early on, enabling it to add customers and create jobs. Local Orbit will double its staff next week with two new hires. Another is set to arrive in September. That... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s DeNovo Sciences recruits new CEO, wins GLEQ prize
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Lakeside Software to Expand with New Ann Arbor Facility
Lakeside Software will grow its software development operations in Michigan, with a new location in Ann Arbor and an expansion to its existing operations in Bloomfield Hills. The company recently received a Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credit totaling $731,244 to help encourage the expansion. Lakeside Software plans to invest $6.1 million to expand existing operations in Bloomfield Hills, as well as locate operations in Ann... [Read More...]
