AA Spark launches Livingston and Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition
byIn May, Ann Arbor SPARK launched the Livingston and Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition. This effort brings together local child care providers, families, policymakers,…
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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as ‘Economic Development Champion’ by AA SPARK
byIn recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to the economic development of the Ann Arbor region, Washtenaw Community College President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca was honored…
AA Spark: Recapping best of SXSW 2023 – Highlights & Insights
bySouth by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual conference and festival in Austin, Texas, that brings together a diverse range of professionals from various industries, including…
EMU, Ann Arbor SPARK offer students high-tech internships
byBy Melissa Thrasher / EMU YPSILANTI— To prepare future job seekers for popular careers, Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Digital Engagement, with support from Ann Arbor SPARK,…
AA Spark: 2022 Benchmarking Report Compares Ann Arbor Region to Other U.S. Tech Hubs
byKey findings show that most rankings either remained stable or have improved since the 2020 report was released. Ann Arbor SPARK recently released the fourth iteration of…
AA Spark: Washtenaw County Economic Outlook Highlights and Takeaways
byGabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams from the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE) at the University of Michigan presented the economic outlook for Washtenaw County during…
AA Spark Site Selection Resources and Insights: Key Takeaways from Swisher’s 2021 Year-End Vacancy Report
byThe team at Ann Arbor SPARK understands the concerns of businesses when it comes to relocation decisions, and the challenges site selectors face during…
Michigan Works! Southeast Receives $2.7+ Million to Help Washtenaw, Livingston Businesses
byMichigan Works! Southeast will receive more than $2.7+ million from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) to train workers at 68…
AA Spark: Business expansions bring high-wage jobs, new investments to Ann Arbor region
byTwo projects building on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Back to Work Michigan plan expected to generate total private investment of $27.2 million, create 279 jobs…
Ann Arbor SPARK to Manage Statewide Michigan Internship Program
byThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will partner with Ann Arbor SPARK to launch the Michigan STEM Forward internship program on a statewide level….
