Weekly Rewind: Ann Arbor’s Business News Recap

a2Tech360

• a2Tech360 in Review: 4,000 registrations from 37 states and 25 countries for 16 events which produced more than 30 hours of content.
• Behind The Scenes At 2030: What The Future Holds, Predicting The Next Decade In Tech

Regional Updates

• Wacker Chemical Corporation establishing North American Innovation Center & Regional Headquarters in Pittsfield Charter Township

• Economic Development Leaders for Michigan, including Ann Arbor SPARK, Form Partnership to Accelerate State Economy

• Ann Arbor tech companies make new key hires:
  • Cybersecurity firm Censys hires new technology chief
  • Clinc Announces New CEO
  • Refraction AI brings on new CEO

• Ann Arbor #2 on Livability’s Best Places to Live

Startup Ecosystem News

• Ann Arbor’s R2 Space re-brands as ‘Orbital Effects’ upon hitting growth commitment to Michigan

• Startup Wellness Check: Jobs, Sales Growth: The Michigan Angel Fund surveyed its portfolio companies on Q3 jobs and growth performance.

• Saganworks, The Henry Ford teams up to digitize collections

• Ann Arbor startup develops autonomous robot to safely deliver meals, groceries in pandemic

• Ann Arbor-based Zomedica president and COO Dr. Stephanie Morley, DVM answers 5 Quick Questions from the MEDC.

Food for Thought

• On remote work: “Stress levels are down, and productivity is up,” says Brian Elliott, VP of the Future Forum. “Sense of belonging is where, on average, the challenge is greatest.” (More from Axios)

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