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Abviva, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Abviva, Inc. is a biomedical company engaged in the innovation, development and commercialization of breast cancer diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Mammastatin, a previously unknown secreted growth inhibitory protein discovered at the University of Michigan Cancer Center that demonstrated anti-breast cancer properties. The discovery was developed into a simple breast cancer blood test that demonstrated healthy women have high or normal levels of the protein and women with breast cancer have no detectable levels of the protein or very low levels. Abviva intends to commercialize the Mammastatin Serum Assay and offer the test as a research test provided through its wholly owned subsidiary laboratory under CLIA certification. Abviva also intends to develop a breast cancer therapy that previous demonstrated marked improvement of breast cancer in palliative Stage IV breast cancer patients that were treated with an early form of the protein therapy under Compassionate Use. (Abviva) (NASD:AVVA) |
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ABN AMRO Mortgage
Ann Arbor, MI
ABN AMRO Mortgage Group is one of the largest loan
originators and loan servicers in the United States. ABN AMRO Mortgage Group
produces mortgage loans and provides related services through its various
divisions. ABN AMRO Mortgage Group has approximately 3,000 employees
located throughout the United States. Please visit www.abnamro.com or www.mortgage.com for more information. |
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The Banks of Saline
Saline, MI
The Banks of Saline, a development of Saline River Properties, is a condominium development located just outside downtown Saline, Mich. Featuring two and three-bedroom ranch style units, the Banks will convert 10 acres of former industrial land to seven condominium buildings, all located adjacent 60 acres of park land and 800 linear feet of river frontage. The Banks of Saline employs a unique, off-site manufacturing process, enabling year-round construction and a faster turnaround from foundation to finished product. The Banks's condominiums are Energy Star rated for efficiency. For more information about The Banks of Saline, visit www.thebanksofsaline.com. |
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Blue Skies Ideas
Dexter, MI
Blue Skies Ideas offers aerospace education products that help teachers, pilots, parents and grandparents intrigue and motivate children with the use of aviation and space. The "Aerospace Education - Activities and Ideas" CDs include resources and directions. Ideas are linked to the correct page in the resource. Resources have been downloaded from the NASA web site, Federal Aviation Administration web site, and Civil Air Patrol web site. Copyrighted materials from the Civil Air Patrol web site are used with permission of the Civil Air Patrol. For more information or to order CDs, please visit www.BlueSkiesIdeas.com. |
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CFI Group
Ann Arbor, MI
CFI Group is an international consulting
firm that provides clients with measurement and analytical capabilities
to maximize shareholder value by optimizing customer and employee
satisfaction. It uses patented methodology first introduced in 1994
to measure satisfaction. It is known for its role in working with
the National Quality Research Center at the University of Michigan
to develop the American Customer Safisfaction Index. CFI has offices
in 15 countries. Our work involves building the firm's brand awareness
among senior executives at major corporations. For more information,
please visit www.cfigroup.com. |
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Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory
Chelsea, MI
Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory makes personalized bears for children and people around the world. Its main site is Chelsea, Michigan where people can visit the manufacturing plant and see 100,000 teddy bears in the making. For more information, visit http://www.chelseateddybearcompany.com/. |
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College of Business - Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
The College of Business (COB), founded in 1964, is a student-centered,
business-focused and culturally diverse institution with more than
80 faculty and a total of some 3,500 students, including nearly 800
graduate students and some 2,750 undergraduates.
The COB has four departments: Accounting and Finance, Computer
Information Systems, Management and Marketing.
There are 15 recognized student organizations and/or honorary societies
and more than 700 professionally qualified graduates each year.
The COB is an innovative school that strives to prepare today's
students for tomorrow's global business environment. The COB continues
to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB International), an accreditation that establishes
it among the best business schools in the nation. Undergraduate
programs were first accredited in 1974 and graduate programs in
1982. For more information,
please visit www.cob.emich.edu. |
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Comfortex
Winona, MN
For 25 years, Comfortex has domestically manufactured leading hospital and long-term care facility equipment, including mattresses, stretcher cushions and bedside floor mats, designed to optimize patient comfort and safety. With compassion and customer service at its helm, Comfortex has built a nimble organization capable of quickly addressing customer needs and providing appropriate solutions. The company's innovative product solutions are used in large hospital systems and long-term care communities of all sizes. Comfortex is headquartered in Winona, Minn. Please visit www.prevent-injuries.com for additional information. |
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Ditech
Costa Mesa, California
Founded in 1995, Ditech is a nationwide provider of mortgage loans and financial services driven by the belief that people are smart - and that they should be treated that way with smart products and services. Through an innovative online system, Ditech offers customers a variety of mortgage finance solutions, including first mortgages, refinancing, home equity loans, and equity lines of credit. As a business unit of real estate finance company GMAC ResCap (Residential Capital, LLC), Ditech provides customers with the security of working with one of America’s largest residential lenders. Ditech loan consultants are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This commitment to customer service coupled with world-class online capabilities enables Ditech customers to enjoy a superior experience and report the highest levels of satisfaction. For more information please see www.ditech.com. |
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Dynamic Computer Corporation
Farmington Hills, MI
Founded in 1979, Dynamic Computer is a supplier and provider of IT solutions to large enterprise customers. It helps customers meet challenging federal regulations for compliance required by the Federal Information Security Act (FISMA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The company is a single-source solution for hardware, network installation, software and enterprise information management services consulting. Dynamic has built its reputation based on providing highly customized IT services combined with exceptional level of customer service. For more information, visit http://www.dcc-online.com. |
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Ensure Technologies
Ann Arbor, MI
Founded in 1997, Ensure Technologies is an innovative developer of impact on users. Ensure's award-winning XyLoc family of products provides robust security for networks, as well as the personalization and convenience users appreciate, at leading organizations in healthcare, financial services, government, manufacturing, and law throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.ensuretech.com. |
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Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan
Ford Field, the new home of the Detroit Lions,
opened in August 2002. We work with Brogan & Partners of
Detroit to develop and conduct PR activities to non-sports audiences
across the state and Midwest. Ford Field will be the newest and
most technogically-advanced football stadium and entertainment
complex in the world. It is expected to be a major attraction
for drawing leading worldwide entertainers and events to the
heart of downtown Detroit. For more information,
please visit www.FordField.com. |
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GDI Info Tech
Ann Arbor, MI
GDI manages and operates business processes for companies in the education industry. GDI’s team orchestrates the execution of business strategy and sees it through every phase of implementation, harnessing technology with a focus on long-term success and replicable methodologies to deliver projects that are on-time, in-budget, and that create real value for the business. www.gdiinfotech.com |
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Gene Codes
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Gene Codes Corporation is a bioinformatics software development company dedicated to producing top quality software tools to help speed and simplify Life Science researchers daily tasks. Gene Codes combines state-of-the-art programming techniques, rigorous quality standards and an open dialogue with customers to create scientist-friendly, user-centered products that meet and exceed the very demanding requirements of the life sciences research community. Since inception in 1988, Gene Codes has focused on developing and continually improving its flagship product Sequencher, for both Apple Macintosh and PC platforms. Gene Codes Forensics, a division of Gene Codes Corporation, developed the software that was used to identify the victims of the World Trade Center disaster on 9/11, and has been involved in victim identification at other disasters including the Thai Tsunami in 2004. www.genecodes.com |
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Genetics Squared
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Genetics Squared was founded in 2001 in Ann Arbor, MI. The company partners with clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research and development institutes, and academic centers to advance the reality of personalized medicine. To accomplish this mission, the company has recruited leading scientific, clinical, technical, and business talent, along with a world-class Scientific Advisory Board. The mission of Genetics Squared is targeted, effective, diagnostics, prognostics and therapeutics worldwide. www.genetics2.com |
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Help Source
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Help Source is the largest area social services agency to provide support and
services for individuals and families to help them build better lives and stronger
communities. For
more information www.helpsourceagency.com. |
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infoLAB, Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
infoLAB operates with a simple idea in mind — to combine intelligence, experience, and technology to creatively help businesses increase the return on their marketing investment. The company provides extensive marketing services and database consulting expertise via their seasoned experts who possess extensive vertical industry knowledge and are driven with a client focused passion for delivering pragmatic, yet elegant, cost effective solutions in nimble way. Founded in 1994, infoLAB is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. For more information, visit www.infolabsolutions.com. |
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InterFirst Wholesale Mortgage Lending
Ann Arbor, MI
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, InterFirst Wholesale Mortgage Lending is consistently one of the nation's top wholesale and correspondent lenders. From its inception, InterFirst has created and maintained its position as an innovative market leader by responding to the needs of its customers with personalized service, training, and marketing support. InterFirst Wholesale Mortgage Lending is a division of ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Please visit www.interfirst.com for more information. |
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Knight's Steak House
Ann Arbor, MI
In 1952, Knight's Meat Market opened, quickly becoming known for its high quality, hand-cut meat. Ray Knight later founded Knight's Steakhouse in April 1984. This timeless, family-operated restaurant is renowned for its great food and excellent customer service. With a full menu of traditional American cuisine specializing in steaks, fresh seafood and prime rib, reasonable prices and quality cuisine keep customers coming back to Knight's. Knight's Steakhouse Jackson is located at 2515 Horton Road; Knight's Steakhouse Ann Arbor is located at 2324 Dexter Avenue. For information on Knight's Steakhouse, please call (734) 665-8644. Please visit www.knightsrestaurants.com for more information. |
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The Linux Box Corporation
Ann Arbor, MI
The Linux Box Corporation is an ISO 9001:2000 certified, privately held project management and consulting practice based in Ann Arbor, Michigan that specializes in open source technology and the Linux platform. Since 1999, Linux Box has provided high-quality, customized open source software design, development, knowledge transfer and support services to customers spanning numerous vertical markets. Linux Box works closely with customers to develop customized software that meets individual needs, giving businesses control over their IT operations while reducing costs and maintaining competitive advantage. www.linuxbox.com |
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Menlo Innovations
Ann Arbor, MI
Founded in 2001 by Thomas Meloche, Richard Sheridan, James Goebel
and Robert Simms, The Menlo Institute specializes in software development
process and methodology with a special focus on how to create an
agile software development environment called The Software Factory.
The Menlo Institute reaches out to the corporate community by offering
formal training classes, free resources and process mentoring services.
These offerings allow Menlo to reach not only developers but also
executives, sponsors and managers. (www.menloinnovations.com) (www.menloinstitute.com) |
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MichBio
Ann Arbor, MI
MichBio is dedicated to driving the life sciences industry
growth within the State of Michigan. For new and established biosciences
companies, MichBio provides a community focal point by offering networking
and educational events, a roster of support services, and a portal
to state and national information. MichBio represents bioscience
companies, academic and research institutions, bioscience service
providers and related organizations. MichBio is focusing on the human
resource, funding, and infrastructure issues affecting the state
bioscience industry. MichBio is affiliated with BIO, the national
organization that represents biotechnology companies across American
and in 33 other nations. Please visit www.michbio.org for
more information. |
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Michigan Venture Capital Association
Ann Arbor, MI
Founded by members of various organizations sharing a common interest
in the success of entrepreneurism and venture capital in the State
of Michigan, the MVCA represents
the venture capital community in the State of Michigan by:
- Stimulating an entrepreneurial environment;
- Encouraging investments in new and emerging companies;
- Educating the community to the benefits of venture capital investing
to our economy;
- Promoting professional development of members through research
and professional development opportunities.
Our work involves establishment and direction of the new Michigan
Venture Capital News Bureau as a repository of VC information for
journalists.
For more information, please visit www.michiganvca.org. |
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National Archive Publishing Company
Ann Arbor, MI
NAPC is a newly formed established company that includes three lines of business, UMI® Periodicals in Microform, XanEdu®, and Microfilm and Digitization Services with extensive microfilm and digital content production capability. It was formed through the firm’s acquisition of the established business units from ProQuest Information and Learning, which determined these long time profitable businesses are not part of its future strategic growth plans, and the manufacturing capability for microfilm and digital content.
It operates from the purchased facility headquartered at 300 North Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan and serves the library, government and commercial markets in the United States as well as having an international presence. UMI®is a registered trademark of ProQuest Information and Learning. For further information visit our web site at www.napubco.com.
Former ProQuest exectuives start a new company...more |
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NSF International
Ann Arbor, MI
NSF International (NSF), an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water and consumer goods. Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education. www.nsf.org |
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NuStep
Ann Arbor, MI
NuStep, Inc., with headquarters in Ann Arbor,
Mich., is the maker of exercise equipment that promotes health
and well-being among people of all ages. Founded in 1987 by Richard
and Norma Sarns, the company's products are in use at fitness,
wellness and rehabilitation centers across the country, including
The Mayo Clinic, the University of Michigan, the Cleveland Clinic
and the Duke Center for Living. For
more information, call 1-800-322-2209 or log onto the web site at www.nustep.com for more information.
"Firm that makes health-fitness devices grows, does more within"...more |
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Q LTD
Ann Arbor, MI
Q LTD, a strategic design consultancy founded in Ann Arbor in 1981, provides analysis, advice, comment, and design solutions for businesses, organizations, and brands. Q LTD’s unique mix of expert designers, information architects, producers, strategists, and project managers share a passion for great design and client success. For more information: www.qltd.com. |
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SPARK
Ann Arbor, MI
SPARK is a non-profit organization with a three-year fundraising goal of $3 million to cover startup and operating expenses. To date, more than $2 million has been raised from business, academic, government, and community partners including the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, the Herbert and Grace Dow Foundation, Pfizer, Washtenaw County, the City of Ann Arbor, the Bank of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. For more information, www.annarborspark.org
Rick Snyder a catalyst in forming Ann Arbor Spark...more
www.nsf.org Text of the introduction given by Rick Sheridan of Menlo Innovation for Spark chairman Rick Snyder...more |
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Tener Technologies
Ferndale, MI
Founded in 2000, Tener Technologies, LLC (Tenertech) is an IT services and solutions provider in Ferndale, Mich., dedicated to maximizing technical efficiency for small to mid-size businesses throughout the Midwest. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Tenertech provides network consulting, design and implementation, on-call technical support, Web site and multiple-platform server hosting, and software customization. Tenertech offers expertise in Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Linux, Novell and Apple Macintosh operating systems, and is an authorized reseller for Hewlett-Packard and Cisco Systems. For more information, please visit www.tenertech.com |
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Triton Stormwater Solutions
Brighton, MI
Established in 2007 and headquartered in Brighton, Mich., Triton Stormwater Solutions manufactures the next generation of stormwater chamber management systems. In virtually every metric that matters to developers, municipal planners and engineers, Triton's stormwater chambers offer greater advantages and design flexibility over traditional systems. Triton's proprietary design and patented construction offers larger-capacity, lighter-weight, easier-to-install stormwater chambers that are more than 50 percent stronger than traditional products. Triton is also environmentally friendly, manufacturing materials from the same soy-based resin that has been in use for more than 50 years in the heavy equipment and automotive industries. For more information, please visit www.tritonsws.com. |
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VPSI
Troy, MI
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Troy, Mich., VPSI is the nation's leading provider of vanpool services. With offices in 40 major cities in the U.S. and the Netherlands, and more than 4,000 operating vanpools, VPSI provides an environmentally-friendly transportation option that saves commuters time and money. VPSI vanpools are a qualified mode of public transit under Federal Commuter Choice Tax Incentives, and one of the ways companies can qualify as a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certified facility. VPSI serves industries, individuals and Fortune 500 employees around the world. For more information, please visit www.vpsiinc.com. |
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WineFest
Ann Arbor, MI
WineFest is an annual fund raising event benefiting the Ann Arbor
Art Center. In the last 20 years, WineFest has succeeded in attracting
wine and food enthusiasts from around the world with its annual gourmet
dinner and live and silent auctions of rare, limited edition fine
wines. WineFest is the Ann Arbor area's most widely attended fund
raiser and has raised $2.4 million in 20 years to support the Ann
Arbor Art Center's after school and outreach programs. www.winefest.org |
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MEDSTAT
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