September 1, 2011 ­– Ann Arbor, MI – The swim season never ends in Ann Arbor. With two 90-degree pools, cabana-style changing rooms and a Caribbean décor, this tropical setting opens its doors to the public for a Grand Opening party on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 2pm to 7pm. Bring the whole family, check out the facilities and enjoy a free swim in our state of the art pool.

Children who attend the event will receive fun giveaways and those ages 12 and under who color a drawing of a goldfish will be entered in a drawing to win a birthday pool party at Goldfish.

Olympic swimmer Klete Keller will be signing autographs at the event from 4pm to 6pm. Keller is an American freestyle swimmer who won medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 400m freestyle and the 4×200m freestyle relay. He has also won many U.S. National titles and FINA World Championship medals. From 2004-2007, Keller trained at the University of Michigan under Bob Bowman and former head coach, Jon Urbanchek.

Come meet the professional staff of the swim school. The manager of the school, Chris Thompson, won a bronze medal in the 2000 Olympics and was on the swim team at the University of Michigan. Following college, he went on to the Navy to train Navy Seals to swim. Becky Burlingame, the assistant manager, was on the Rochester Hills High School swim team and was formerly on staff at Goldfish Swim School in Birmingham, Michigan.

Goldfish Swim School is Michigan’s first aquatic facility dedicated entirely to indoor swim classes and programs for children, ages 4 months to 12 years. This fun environment eliminates the anxiety that often accompanies traditional swimming lessons by providing warm-water pools, small class sizes and a focus on perpetual learning that allows children to progress naturally. Instead of lessons that start and stop with the seasons, Goldfish students go year-round, and are less likely to forget what they’ve learned and naturally build trusting relationships with the instructors.

Classes for all ages and skill levels began in August 2011. Goldfish Swim School is located 2107 West Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. For more information on the school visit www.goldfishswimschool.com, call 734.864.5555 or email swimannarbor@goldfishss.com.

Tailgaters Can Reserve Parking Spaces and Tailgate Spots Before UM Football Games

ANN ARBOR, MI – Some local college football fanatics just launched a new business that offers parking lot owners and tailgaters the same benefits ticket sellers and buyers have had for years – an online marketplace. Through Park n Party® (www.parknparty.com), lot owners can make their parking spaces, tailgate spots, and other amenities available to tailgaters who want to conveniently reserve them well before the big game.

Just in time for the start of the 2011 college football season, lot owners near the University of Michigan Stadium can team up with Park n Party® and have their parking spaces and tailgate spots listed online. Lot owners take a quick liking to Park n Party® because it’s risk-free, attracts lots of fans, and makes things easier, more predictable, and more profitable for them on game day.

Park n Party® was created by a group of entrepreneurs including Jason Kapica, who in their many years of attending football games, endured the hassles of finding a place to park and tailgate and struggled to meet up with friends and family.

“In the famous 2004 game between Michigan and Michigan State that went into three overtimes, I was frustrated by trying to find a place to park and tailgate. Then, once I did, my friends ended up parking on the other side of town” said Kapica. “We knew there had to be a better way to do this.”

By visiting www.parknparty.com, lot owners can learn how to list their parking spaces, tailgate spots, and other amenities online for reservation on a game-by-game or full-season basis. Any spots that aren’t reserved prior to a game can be sold on game day.

With Park n Party® fans can reserve parking spaces, tailgate spots, and other amenities such as tents, grills, and access to indoor bathrooms well in advance of game day.

“Nobody has ever put together a service like ours, and we’re confident the idea will catch on like wildfire,” said Kapica. “We expect to be all over the country in the near future.”

Park n Party® is using Ann Arbor as a launching pad and expects to add more college campuses and other cities soon afterwards. Targets for expansion include Detroit and East Lansing, MI, Columbus, OH, Madison, WI, and the rest of the Big 10 Conference. Park n Party® is not just about football. Once a lot owner joins, they can list parking spaces, tailgate spots, and amenities for any event.

For more information on Park n Party® and becoming a featured lot, please visit www.parknparty.com.

About Park n Party
Park n Party® is an Ann Arbor, MI-based online marketplace where parking lot owners can offer parking spaces, tailgate spots, and amenities to tailgaters who can reserve them in advance on a game-by-game or full-season basis. Park n Party’s® easy-to-use reservation system helps eliminate the game day frustration of locating a parking spot and trying to tailgate with friends and family. Started by entrepreneurs and college football fanatics Jason Kapica and partners, Park n Party® is the first company to offer college football fans a service of this kind. For more information, please visit www.parknparty.com.

Fiscal Revenues improved by 37%
Fiscal EBITDA improved by $2.1 million

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Advanced Photonix, Inc.® (NYSE Amex: API) (the "Company") today reported its fourth quarter and year end fiscal 2011 results ending March 31, 2011.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011

Net Sales for the quarter were $7.8 million, an increase of $2.7 million or 52% from the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2010. Sequentially, revenues improved 1.2% compared to the $7.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
Net sales for the fiscal year were $28.8 million, an increase of 37% over the prior year. The increase was broad based across the Company’s markets, led by the telecommunication, industrial, homeland security and medical markets.
Gross profit margin for Q4 2011 was 44% of sales compared to 46% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The decrease in gross profit margin percentage was due primarily to ramp up in expenses associated with new products.
Gross profit margin for the fiscal year 2011 was 43% or flat compared to the prior year.
Operating loss for the quarter was $208,000 as compared to an operating loss of $891,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Operating loss for the fiscal year 2011 was $825,000 compared to an operating loss of $3.7 million for the prior year.
Quarterly net loss was $563,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, as compared to a quarterly net loss of $846,000, or $0.03 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Net loss for the fiscal year 2011 was $1.9 million or $0.07 per diluted share, as compared to $3.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
The Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 was $221,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of $324,000, or $.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of the previous year. The Company reported full-year Non-GAAP net income of $785,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, as compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.
EBITDA (which is defined as GAAP earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), was a positive $430,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to a negative EBITDA of $13,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. For year to date, the Company reported positive EBITDA of $1.7 million as compared to a negative EBITDA of $325,000 for the comparable prior year period.

Operating Expenses

The Company’s total operating expenses for the quarter were $3.7 million, up 12% compared to the $3.3 million reported for the fourth quarter last year. As a percent of revenue, total operating expenses were 46.6% compared to 63.6% for the fourth quarter last year. For the year, total operating expenses were $13.2 million, or 45.7% of revenue, compared to $12.7 million, or 60.1% of revenue last year.

Balance Sheet

The Company completed the year with $5.2 million in cash compared to $2.3 million as of March 31, 2010. Working capital as of March 31, 2011 was $7.6 million and the Company reported a current ratio of 2.1 to 1.

Richard Kurtz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We have had a very successful year and exceeded our original growth targets of 15% to 25%, by a wide margin. The comparative revenue growth of 52% for the fourth quarter is a validation that we made the correct decision by continuing to invest in our high growth platforms. This was particularly evidenced with our High Speed Optical Receiver product line which grew at 182% on a comparative quarterly basis. We positioned the company for growth during the downturn and are pleased with the success we have had in capturing market share and participating in the explosive growth of the 40G and 100G line-side market roll out. The capital raised earlier this year helped to de-leverage our balance sheet and provided funding to fuel our growth. The success of our various Terahertz application developments for industrial use is also a strong indication of our technology being embraced by various markets. We are looking forward to continuing our growth this coming year."

ANN ARBOR, MI – McKinley is pleased to announce that Shepherd Intelligent Systems signed a lease

ANN ARBOR, MI – McKinley is pleased to announce that Shepherd Intelligent Systems signed a lease to occupy 781 square feet at the offices in Liberty Square at the McKinley Towne Centre. Shepherd Intelligent Systems is leading the advancement of AVL technology and communications delivery for private and public fleets. Shepherd joins Barre Bee Fit and the University of Michigan’s Tech Arb at Liberty Square. www.shepherdis.com

“We are very excited to welcome Shepherd to the center of innovation in the State of Michigan.” Said Albert M. Berriz, CEO “Shepherd joins Tech-Arb as this location takes on a major importance in the start-up community linked to the University of Michigan.”

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its Domino’s App for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app gives users the ability to order from Domino’s with just a few taps of the screen.

The Domino’s App gives customers instant access to the full Domino’s menu, as well as local and national coupons. Users can also search for the closest Domino’s location, and can utilize the fan favorite Pizza Tracker to follow the stages of their order, from the oven to their door.

"We’re excited to unveil another convenient way customers can access the menu we’ve worked so hard to build and reinvent," said Russell Weiner, Domino’s Pizza chief marketing officer. "We’re confident that Domino’s is the best-tasting pizza you can order using your iPhone or iPod touch."

Domino’s incredible platform for online ordering averages nearly 25 percent of sales. Domino’s estimates it is one of the top ten e-commerce retailers when measured by number of transactions. Customers can order online at www.dominos.com.

"We are committed to making sure we’re connecting with our customers wherever they are, and now that means providing users with the convenience of ordering using their iPhone or iPod touch," said Chris McGlothlin, Domino’s Pizza chief information officer. "The Domino’s App engages customers who are looking for the easiest and most convenient ways to order online, and we’re excited to offer this new option."

The Domino’s App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

About Domino’s Pizza®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino’s is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "DPZ." As of the first quarter of 2011, through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino’s operated a network of 9,379 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and 70 international markets. During the first quarter of 2011, Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $1.6 billion, comprised of nearly $815 million domestically and nearly $774 million internationally. Domino’s Pizza had global retail sales of over $6.2 billion in 2010, comprised of over $3.3 billion domestically and over $2.9 billion internationally.

In May 2011, Pizza Today named Domino’s its "Chain of the Year" for the second straight year – making the company a three-time overall winner, and the first pizza delivery company to receive the honor in back-to-back years. In 2011, Domino’s was ranked #1 in Forbes Magazine’s "Top 20 Franchises for the Money" list. Helped by the launch of its Domino’s Smart Slice school lunch pizza in late 2010, Domino’s is collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to serve healthier school foods and beverages in the United States. In late 2009, Domino’s debuted its "Inspired New Pizza" – a permanent change to its hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up.

ANN ARBOR, MI (June 9, 2011)—Barr Engineering Co. has relocated its Ann Arbor office to 3005 Boardwalk Street, Suite 100. The company provides environmental and engineering services to utilities, manufacturing and mining clients, public-sector clients, and state and federal agencies. The new office’s phone number is (734) 922-4400.

According to Barr’s office coordinator, Jason Linkimer, the move will facilitate staff growth and enable the company to better assist clients in the region in meeting their project goals. He notes that the Ann Arbor office, which opened in 1996 with one employee, has grown to 25 engineers, scientists, and support personnel and plans continued expansion.

Barr is an employee-owned consulting company providing integrated engineering and environmental services to help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources. Incorporated in 1966, the company has a staff of more than 500 engineers, scientists, and technical specialists and offices in Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Alberta, Canada. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.barr.com.

Saline, MI (June 20, 2011) – DesignHub, Inc. (www.design-hub.com) of Saline has designed and developed the new website for Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominiums (www.towerplaza.com).

This 26-story residential property – Ann Arbor’s tallest building – is on E. William St., one block from the University of Michigan’s central campus.

Visitors to the new website learn how Tower Plaza provides students and their parents with private, quiet, comfortable, and secure student residences available for purchase. There are also Tower Plaza units for rent from their co-owners.

Parents who co-own at Tower Plaza can build equity and gain tax advantages while their student lives there. There are also opportunities for profitable resale or ongoing rental income. The advantages of ownership are detailed in the site.

Tower Plaza’s location, views, features, and amenities – also covered in the site – appeal to others besides students. Co-owners and tenants include retirees, second-home owners, academics, professional services providers, and more,

The site highlights Tower Plaza condos currently available for sale or rent. Site visitors can also view floor plans for the property’s studio, large studio, grand studio, one-bedroom, large one-bedroom, and grand one-bedroom units.

In the password-protected “Residents E-Clubhouse” area of the site, Tower Plaza co-owners and tenants find useful information including updates on current maintenance projects at the property and special offers and discounts available to residents. A directory of co-owners and tenants is under construction.

On the “Broker’s Corner” page, prospective Tower Plaza buyers get contact information for area realtors experienced in showing and selling the property’s units.

More information can be obtained from Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominium Association, 555 E. William St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: (734) 531-2125.

About DesignHub

DesignHub, Inc. is a creative services and marketing firm that works with clients on website design and development, brand development, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, advertising, public relations, direct marketing, search marketing, social media marketing, packaging designs, signage, and exhibits, as well as marketing strategies and plans. The company was founded in 1999.

In addition to Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominiums, DesignHub’s clients include Advanced Photonix Inc., Berry & Associates, BioMedware, Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation, Chelsea Lumber, Creative Windows, Daycroft Montessori School, Dexter Research, Dimensional Engineering, Electrocon International, Great Lakes Educational Group, Hardwood Solutions, Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, HiBlow USA, Homeowner Services of America (HSA), InPore Technologies, Lamaze Family Center of Ann Arbor, Lenawee County Health Department, McMullen Properties, Metropolitan Building Services, Michigan Business Connection, Motawi Tileworks, National Employment Law Project, Newcomers Welcome Service, OptiMetrics Inc., PTC, Phoenix Contractors, Recycle Ann Arbor, Renewal Ministries, City of Saline, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Saline Parks and Recreation Department, SignGraphix, Sun Engineering, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and others.

Further information is available from DesignHub, Inc., 600 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. Phone: (734) 944-8705. Email: info@design-hub.com. Online: www.design-hub.com.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., 7 June 2011 – New Enterprise Forum will host a panel discussion on the specifics of building your first team. This discussion should help entrepreneurs better understand how to you find, recruit, and pay for the talent needed to help grow a start-up. The event takes place at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at the Holiday Inn on Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor.

The participants for this event include:

Bhushan Kulkarni – CEO, InfoReady Corporation and former CEO of GDI Infotech. Kulkarni resigned from GDI in March 2010 to lead the spinoff, a software start-up whose initial product helps users mine databases for government funding opportunities. InfoReady has since landed $1.1M in venture capital to fund sales and product expansion.

Ted Dacko – Founder and CEO of Arbor Dakota and previously CEO of HealthMedia® Inc. Arbor Dakota “helps early stage companies implement growth strategy which will in turn, enhance shareholder value.” The firm has “particular expertise with ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS)…and helps companies with their growth acceleration strategies, strategic marketing plans, and sales discipline.”.

Adrian Fortino – CEO, Shepherd Intelligent Systems, which is commercializing the University of Michigan’s Magic Bus program. That software, tested by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority earlier this year, allows system riders to follow bus progress on their smart phones. Adrian has an extensive background in engineering, operations, entrepreneurship, venture capital and private equity. He also volunteers at Ann Arbor Spark, helping area talent transition from corporate to entrepreneurial environments.

Our moderator will be Elliot Forsyth, Vice President and COO for talent enhancement at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Forsyth was previously vice president of human resources and business services at Ann Arbor-based information technology company ProQuest. In his new position at MEDC, he oversees all work force development and adult education programs.

Showcase Presentation: Each month, NEF highlights emerging companies and provides them a Showcase Presentation. This month, our presenter will be Verdi Ergun of Own Point of Sale Corporation, which provides a web-based cash register that allows business owners to track sales by product, keep tabs on revenues, run reports, and more.

Business Introductions/Open Forum: The evening’s agenda includes Business Introductions/Open Forum, during which attendees have the opportunity to make a concise, 10-second pitch for themselves, their company, product/service, or need.

Meeting location: Holiday Inn, 3600 Plymouth Rd. in Ann Arbor. Registration and networking begin at 5:00 p.m. with the program starting at 5:45 p.m. Free to NEF members, the cost is $20 for non-members and $5 for students. The event is sponsored by NEF stakeholder sponsor, Brown & Brown (www.bbdetroit.com).

ABOUT NEF

Through its hands-on work with entrepreneurs, NEF has been planting the seeds for Michigan’s economic prosperity for over two decades. NEF serves Michigan entrepreneurs by linking them with management expertise, venture partners, business services, capital, and other critical resources. NEF also provides free coaching teams who assist entrepreneurs with investor presentations and business planning in preparation for fundraising meetings. For information, visit www.NewEnterpriseForum.org.

Saline, MI (June 13, 2011) – Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan (HFM) – the Ypsilanti-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with bleeding and clotting disorders – has launched its new website: www.hfmich.org.

The site was designed and developed by DesignHub, Inc. (www.design-hub.com) of Saline.

HFM strives to find better treatments and cures for hemophilia, Willebrand disease, and other coagulation disorders including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. The organization’s new website describes its support programs, resources, and advocacy initiatives for adults and youth affected by these conditions. The site also provides educational information about bleeding and clotting disorders.

Visitors to the site learn how they can support HFM by volunteering, signing up for membership, and making financial contributions. A simple form lets them donate online to the organization through secure credit-card transactions.

HFM news and events are highlighted on the site’s home page. A search feature helps visitors quickly find the information they seek on the site.

In a password-protected login area of the site, medical clinics can order tags for their patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. Another password-protected login area lets HFM’s board of directors download internal documents securely.

The site features an online store where visitors can order and purchase HFM-branded merchandise including cups, mugs, t-shirts, and hoodies.

About Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan

HFM began in 1956 as Hemophilia of Michigan, an all-volunteer chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Its mission was to promote the welfare of those afflicted with hemophilia or related hemorrhagic disorders.

Hemophilia summer camp began in 1969. That same year, HFM received United Way funding, leading to incorporation in 1970 and the hiring of a staff. In 1975, HFM became the regional core center for the Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana treatment centers, with responsibility for handling the federal funding for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital treatment centers.

During the early years, HFM existed as part of the University of Michigan Hemophilia Treatment Center. The foundation separated from the HTC in 1980. In 1986, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiated AIDS Risk Reduction funding, leading to the hiring of psychosocial members of the HTC teams, and expanding federal funding into all Ohio and Michigan HTCs.

Presently there are nine HTCs in Michigan, nine in Ohio, and one in Indiana – together making up Region V-East. As the regional core center, HFM has fiduciary responsibility for all federal funding for the 19 centers, and provides administrative oversight of the comprehensive care and prevention programs that are funded by the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The National Hemophilia Foundation amended its bylaws in 1996 to change its formal relationship with its chapters. As a result, HFM was granted its own 501(c)(3) status (federal tax exemption) in 1997 after many years of being under NHF’s umbrella.

More information is available from Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, 1921 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Phone: (734) 544-0015. Toll-free: (800) 482-3041. Online: www.hfmich.org. HFM’s offices are close to I-94, on the south side of Ypsilanti.

About DesignHub

DesignHub, Inc. is a creative services and marketing firm that works with clients on website design and development, brand development, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, advertising, public relations, direct marketing, search marketing, social media marketing, packaging designs, signage, and exhibits, as well as marketing strategies and plans. The company was founded in 1999.

In addition to Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, DesignHub’s clients include Advanced Photonix Inc., Ann Arbor Tower Plaza Condominium Association, Berry & Associates, BioMedware, Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation, Chelsea Lumber, Daycroft Montessori School, Dexter Research, Dimensional Engineering, Electrocon International, Great Lakes Educational Group, Hardwood Solutions, Homeowner Services of America (HSA), Lamaze Family Center of Ann Arbor, McMullen Company, Michigan Business Connection, Motawi Tileworks, National Employment Law Project, Newcomers Welcome Service, OptiMetrics Inc., PTC, Phoenix Contractors, Recycle Ann Arbor, Renewal Ministries, City of Saline, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Saline Parks and Recreation Department, SignGraphix, Sun Engineering, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and others.

Further information is available from DesignHub, Inc., 600 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. Phone: (734) 944-8705. Email: info@design-hub.com. Online: www.design-hub.com.

Printwell Printing, Inc.’s corporate magazine, Cover to Cover, has received a gold award in the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen’s (IAPHC) 36th International Gallery of Excellence competition. Cover to Cover joined hundreds of entrants from around the globe in competing for awards honoring excellence in the arts and sciences of graphic expression. International judges critiqued entries based on quality of production, overall visual appearance and overall difficulty of the printed piece.

Ann Arbor graphic design and advertising company, Wagner Design Associates, designed the magazine using elements to showcase Printwell’s wide range of capabilities. At first touch, readers notice the cover’s unique suede-like feel, created using an innovative aqueous coating which is more cost effective than printing on an expensive paper often used for the same effect. Printwell is committed to green design and in one article readers see what soy ink looks like as well as learning about Printwell’s commitment to recycling and pollution control.

The first edition magazine explores many facets of the company and the printing industry itself. It targets creative professionals, print buyers and anyone interested in learning more about printing. Topics include What Every Print Buyer Really Wants, The Search for Stability in a Printing Partner, Eco-Friendly Printing, and Finishing Touches for a Job Well Done. It’s been extremely successful and Wagner Design has been engaged to design another edition to be published later this summer.

Printwell was founded in 1983 by CEO Paul Borg, in a 1,000 sq. ft. office. From these humble beginnings the company has grown into one of the largest commercial printing operations in Michigan. Printwell has received numerous recognitions in recent years including 5 out of 6 consecutive annual “Best of Category” awards for heatset web from The Printing House Craftsmen Club. In 2010 they were honored with “Best in Category” for sheet-fed printing. Recently, Printwell achieved G7 certification for calibrating proofing and press equipment to standards set by IDEAlliance. With sheet-fed, half-heatset web, full-heatset web, and state-of-art digital printing, Printwell offers their customers a wide range of printing services.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising solutions for a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.