Join Jeff, vice president of business services at Comcast, as he and Paul chat about Ann Arbor as a “tech bridge” community with impressive talent, a great mix of small, medium, and large businesses, and a solid investment for businesses looking to succeed.

Listen in as Doug and Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO, discuss the state’s economic progress and future, including how the Ann Arbor region has differentiated itself from the rest of the country.

Listen as they discuss how the state has strengthened its position within the country, the significance of business attraction efforts like the new KLA-Tencor R&D facility in Ann Arbor, how the region has evolved as a tech hub, the value of talent retention, and the importance of mobility for the state’s continued growth.

Join them as they discuss what differentiates Rehmann from other organizations, and how they can help clients with a broad spectrum of financial services, and can even teach businesses to love their numbers.

Listen as Domino’s Farms president Paul Roney chats with Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO, about the facility’s history, its unique architecture, and new developments that are on the horizon.

Now, one year after his transition to the role, Matthew sits down with Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO Paul Krutko to share with us his impressions of Ann Arbor and how he was surprised to discover how significant the region’s entrepreneurial spirit influences the community and culture.

For 10 years, Yeo & Yeo has sponsored the Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack Awards which recognizes fast-growth “gazelle” companies. The sponsorship extends to the firm’s partnership with SPARK by evaluating the award applications. Thomas Gawne, senior manager at Yeo & Yeo shares with Ann Arbor SPARK’s president and CEO, Paul Krutko, how much Yeo & Yeo values the FastTrack Awards. Hear why Thomas defines the event as a “momentous occasion” as well as receive some great financial advice for businesses!

Tim joins Jenn Cornell, Ann Arbor SPARK VP of marketing and communications, to chat about the inaugural Tech Trek in 2015, how the event has grown over the years, and how Bank of Ann Arbor is joining the A2Tech360 program by sponsoring Mobility Row and presenting Live @ Tech Trek — a live music event.

During a recent conversation with SPARK CEO and president Paul Krutko, Mandy shared how her career in public service began and — after nearly 10 years as Pittsfield supervisor — some of Pittsfield’s greatest successes, from the Lohr-Textile Greenway Loop to welcoming California-based Nexient to the community. During Mandy’s tenure, Pittsfield Township has partnered with Ann Arbor SPARK on 76 projects, resulting in investments greater than $160M, and producing more than 4,000 new jobs.

Mandy also serves on the Southeast Michigan Council of Government’s executive committee, chairing its finance and budget committee, and on both the Huron River Watershed Council and Therapeutic Riding, Inc. boards of directors.

They discuss the recent partnership between their two organizations supporting Back Office Studio, a new co-working space that provides first-hand exposure to Ypsilanti. Schork, an Ypsilanti native, shares how businesses like Back Office Studio support connecting and retaining Ypsi’s talent pool within the city’s vibrant downtown.