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SPARK Central May 6th 2014
Campaign for the Future Networking & Informational Meeting
Albert M. BerrizPaul Krutko
Ann Arbor SPARK is a public-private partnership of business, government and academic institutions working to advance
the economy of the Ann Arbor region.
The Virtuous CycleA VITAL COMMUNITY
A GROWING ECONOMY
Increased prosperity, opportunity
Revenue growth for city
.
2001 2008 2009 2012 41426 170,000
175,000
180,000
185,000
190,000
195,000
200,000 Total Employment Ann Arbor MSA
Quarter Census of Employment and Wages
Ann Arbor RegionJobs Recovered from Recession
Strong GDP Growth in the Ann Arbor RegionGDP = Total dollar value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period .
2008.5 2009 2009.5 2010 2010.5 2011 2011.5 2012 2012.516500
17000
17500
18000
18500
19000
19500
YEAR
US Average Yearly GDP Growth: 2%
Ann Arbor is a Job Center for the Region
Over 67,000 workers across Michigan commute into
Washtenaw County
Culture of Innovation in Ann Arbor
"Cities are central to innovation and new technology. They act as giant petri dishes, where creative types and entrepreneurs rub up against each other, combining and recombining to SPARK new
ideas, new inventions, new businesses and new industries.”-Richard Florida
What we do
What we do
Regional Economic Development
Support Talent Connections
Accelerate the Growth of Start-ups
Market the Region
Our Impact
Our Impact
• $1.5 billion in investments
• 13,024 new jobs
• Over 1,300 startups assisted through
intensive services and referrals
Project Successes
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2006-2013
Our Impact
Coyote Logistics has expanded their operations to the City of Ann Arbor, and will add 125 jobs and invest $1.2 million
Med Hub recently expanded and committed to invest $1.7 million into a historic Dexter property. They plan to double their staff.
Control Gaging recently broke ground on their new U.S. headquarters in Pittsfield Township.
Ann Arbor Dexter Pittsfield Township
Our Impact
Lake Trust Credit Union announced plans to build a new $30 million headquarters creating 350 jobs.
Toyota Technical Center will will expand its engineering capabilities in the township and bring 250 employees to region.
Navitas Advanced Solutions Group invested $9.3 million, created 125 jobs in Pittsfield Township and retained 250 jobs in Michigan.
Brighton Township York Township Pittsfield Township
Our Impact
American Broach was featured on the Reuters sign in Times Square for their $5 million expansion. They plan to add 30 jobs.
Universal Marketing Group has expanded into the former Borders headquarters building. They added 150 jobs in 2014.
Faurecia has secured the ACH facility in Saline, which has resulted in 1,135 retained jobs. They are investing $85 million in the property.
Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Saline
Our Impact
Lyons Consulting Group chose to expand in Ann Arbor over other locations in the Mid and Southwest, investing $1.1 million and creating 30 jobs.
Barracuda invested over $30 million in its R&D facility, creating hundreds of high-tech jobs.
Hyundai America Technical Center invested over $15 million in its Ypsilanti facility, creating over 50 high-tech jobs.
Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Superior Township
Growing & Thriving
• Ann Arbor SPARK identified connected, automated, and autonomous automotive and mobility technology as a key area to build prosperity in the region.
• Working with Walbridge, RACER Trust, Ypsilanti Township, and other private and public sector partners, SPARK is helping to create this new economic opportunity for the region.
Innovative Redevelopment of the Willow Run GM Powertrain Factory
Growing & ThrivingTop Employers in the Ann Arbor Region
Awards & Accolades
• Ann Arbor SPARK earned designation as an ACCREDITED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (AEDO) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), one of 38 internationally.
• Ann Arbor has been designated an “AREA OF INNOVATION” by the International Association of Science Parks, one of nine nationally.
• Ann Arbor SPARK received New Media GOLD EXCELLENCE in Economic Development Award from the IEDC.
• Ann Arbor SPARK marketing awarded TOP HONORS by the Michigan Economic Developers Association.
• fDi Magazine recognized Ann Arbor as a TOP 10 SMALL CITY for Economic Potential.
Compendia BioScience Acquired by Life Technologies
Compendia began within the SPARK Bootcamp program and received additional support from SPARK up until acquisition by Life Technologies in 2012
Liberty Street Corridor
Business growth fuels new restaurants like Sava, Babo, Tomukun, Mani, Isalita, Slurping Turtle and many others
Ann Arbor Region ROI
Ann Arbor Region ROI
Coming Soon: CEO Roundtable Meetings
Ann Arbor SPARKCommittee Organization Chart
Supporting SPARK
• Accelerating the growth of second stage companies
• Retaining the region’s skilled workforce and attracting new talent to the area
• Leading national business attraction and marketing efforts
• Increasing foreign direct investment and
trade promotion
• Developing regional index
measures
With your support, SPARK can further advance the region’s economy by engaging in new initiatives: