Features

Meet SPARK

Tanya Muzumdar Monday, February 27, 2012

Over the last year, SPARK has brought on a whole host of new faces in economic development and talent enhancement roles. These hires come from across the U.S., and their broad range of educational and professional backgrounds complement those of SPARK's core veteran employees. Say hello to Team SPARK.

Aligning Talent with Opportunity Through the 3 R's

Jack Robenalt & Britany Affolter-Caine Monday, February 27, 2012

SPARK's Talent Enhancement department is working to Retain, Recruit, and Retrain talent for the Ann Arbor region. Using these 3 R's, SPARK helps fill open positions in the Ann Arbor region with the right talent for the job.

SPARK's Entrepreneur Boot Camp Primes Start-ups for Success

Andria Signore Monday, February 27, 2012

SPARK is preparing to launch its 20th Entrepreneur Boot Camp this March. The program will cram the budding entrepreneur's head with years of consulting expertise throughout two days of intensive, hands-on learning.

SPARK's Business Development Team Supports Hyundai America Technical Center Expansion

Valerie Christofferson Monday, February 27, 2012

Hyundai recently announced the expansion of its technical center in Washtenaw County. SPARK's business development team worked with Hyundai over the past few months to secure the automaker's investment of $15 million and 50 new high-tech jobs in the region.

CEO Podcasts: Mary Sue Coleman and Ken Fischer

Paul Krutko Monday, February 27, 2012

SPARK is pleased to announce the launch of Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, featuring Paul Krutko, its president and CEO, in conversations with regional business leaders. The first two podcasts feature conversations with University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman and University Musical Society President Ken Fischer.