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February 23, 2009 – Ann Arbor SPARK marketing & public relations coordinator Susanna Thomashefski was selected by Rotary District 6380 and the Rotary International Foundation to travel on a Rotarian-led Group Study Exchange (GSE) to Brisbane in eastern Australia. The exchange, from February 26-March 28, 2009, is a fully paid educational and career development excursion opportunity. The blog the group will update as they travel is http://www.gseaus.blogspot.com.
Dr. Manish Mehta, the Rotary District GSE Chairman, who
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As part of the Washtenaw Economic Club’s Luncheon, Ann Arbor SPARK today awarded the 2008 FastTrack awards. Honoring 12 Washtenaw County companies, Ann Arbor SPARK’s FastTrack awards recognize outstanding business success.
“Especially in a tough economy, consistent business growth is an accomplishment to be celebrated,” said Michael A. Finney, Ann Arbor SPARK CEO. “Ann Arbor SPARK applauds the 2008 FastTrack winners for contributing to the success of our region through their business growth and leadership.”
Administered and
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Ann Arbor SPARK, the region’s driving force of innovation and economic development, will soon launch the next phase of distribution through the Michigan Innovation Equipment Depot (MIED). MIED provides Michigan’s life science start-ups with valuable research and technical equipment, donated by Pfizer and other leading companies.
“MIED is making a significant impact on Michigan’s ability to attract and retain life science start-ups, and the high-value knowledge workers that support these businesses,” said Michael A. Finney, CEO
Continue reading: 350 High-Value Technical Equipment Items Available to Life Science Sart-Ups
ANN ARBOR – Entrepreneur recently named the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, administered by Ann Arbor SPARK, as one of 2007’s “Top 100 Venture Capital Firms.” The designation recognizes Ann Arbor SPARK’s management of the collaborative Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, and specifically, the Fund’s investment in four equity deals in 2007.
To date, 25 Michigan companies have received critical seed funding through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, totaling $5.4 million in investments. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund
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Three more Michigan start-up companies received investment commitments in May, pushing the total investments made through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund to $5.4 million. To date, 25 Michigan companies have received critical seed funding through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan’s 12 SmartZones.
“Support across the state for emerging businesses signals a collective commitment for creating new economy companies and jobs in Michigan,” explained Skip Simms, Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund manager. “The
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Ann Arbor SPARK will be hosting and supporting six educational, entrepreneurial and talent networking events in June ranging in topics from a 21st Century Jobs Fund update to marketing ROI and talent matching. All events except Startup Weekend and Hot Shots will be held at SPARK Central, 330 East Liberty Street, Lower Level in downtown Ann Arbor. Registration is available online at www.AnnArborUSA.org/events and is required for some events.
June 4 – MEDC’s 21st Century Jobs
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