Jennifer Kopp Owens

Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Ann Arbor Spark operates as a non profit organization which provides economic development services. It offers services to the entrepreneurs and regional businesses. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

SensCy, Inc. provides cyber briefs, industry articles, and news to guide small and medium-sized organizations in sensible cyber solutions. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI. The company's goal is to prevent successful cyberattacks on businesses by having all components work together under the supervision of cybersecurity experts. SensCy emphasizes the importance of taking measures to guard against revenue loss, downtime, and the possibility of exposing sensitive information due to cyberattacks, as a company's valuable reputation is at stake. The company was founded by Rick D. Snyder, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of MillerKnoll, Inc., Herman Miller Ltd. is a British company that specializes in providing comfortable and affordable furniture solutions. The company is based in Melksham, UK. Herman Miller supports a wide range of non-clinical projects and budgets for NHS Trusts and healthcare organizations. Founded in 1973, the company's focus on ergonomic expertise and clever engineering has resulted in the creation of Lino, a product that offers both comfort and value.

Counter Point Furniture Products manufactures office and business furniture. Its products include chair arms, wrist rests and wood surfaces. The firm serves the commercial furniture industry. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Spring Lake, MI.

Arboretum Ventures LLC (Arboretum Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Jan L. Garfinkle and Tim B. Petersen. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Part of Pfizer Inc., Pfizer (St. Louis) is a company that provides research services in prescription medicines for humans and animals. The company is based in Chesterfield, MO.

Orchard Venture Partners (Orchard Venture Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Orchard Capital Management LLC founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Illinois.

LGC Ltd. engages in the provision of scientific tool and solutions. It offers genomic analysis tools, drug development solutions, national laboratory, and health research program management. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Middlesex, the United Kingdom.

Lumigen, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets chemicals. It distributes chemiluminescent reagents for the clinical immunodiagnostics markets. The firm’s Life Diagnostics SPARCL Kits, Western Blotting, ELISA and Hydrogen Peroxide Detection. The company was founded by A. Paul Schaap in 1987 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bank of Ann Arbor provides commercial banking services. It offers checking, savings, online and mobile banking, health savings accounts, personal loans, home loans, private banking, deposit, lending, cash management, and interest rate. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Arbor Bancorp, Inc. engages in operation of a bank holding firm. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Ann Arbor Angels provides financing for businesses. The company was founded by Michael Cole is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Part of MillerKnoll, Inc., Knoll International SRL is a Belgian company that offers a wide range of furniture products and services. Founded in 1983, the company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The company's products include computer accessories, conference tables, desktop armchairs, furniture for children's rooms, furniture for open grounds, furniture for offices, tables for cafes, bar chairs, and chairs for cafes. The company provides all the necessary information about its products and services on its website, which is available for free registration.

DesignAdvance Systems, Inc. develops innovative electronic design software tools. It develops electronic design automation and computer aided design software tools to design electrical and mechanical products. The company was founded by Jonathan Cagan in November 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA

Renaissance Venture Capital Management, Inc( Renaissance Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm is founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Right Place, Inc. is a business assistance service provider located in Grand Rapids, MI. The non-profit company is located in Greater Grand Rapids, which is known for its fast-growing tech industry and strong talent pipeline of STEM graduates. The region offers affordable and easy access to major markets and has a robust infrastructure, making it an attractive location for companies of all sizes. The company has been helping West Michigan companies since 1985 to invest over $5.10 billion and create 47,000 new jobs in the region.

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The association represents over 1,100 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. Walter G. Bumphus has been the CEO of the American company since 2010.

The Heart of West Michigan United Way operates as a human service organization. It focuses impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy in West Michigan. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides programs for children through education, recreation, and positive community experiences. Its camps include Camp O’Malley, Paul I. Phillips Club, Seidman Club, and Steil Club. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Part of Gentex Corp., Air-Craftglass Production BV is a Belgian company that provides research and development services for aircraft windows. The company is based in Turnhout, Belgium. Air-Craftglass Production was founded in 2017.

The International Economic Development Council operates a membership organization for economic developers. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Nathan Ohle has been the CEO of the American company since 2022.

Plante & Moran PLLC provides audit, tax and consulting services. It specializes in accounting, business and financial advisory, human capital, international, operational effectiveness, tax and technology services. The firm caters automotive, banks, business services, construction, credit unions, dealerships, energy, government, higher education, hospitals and health systems, and wholesale distribution. The company was founded by Elorion Plante on January 20, 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the life and community health solutions. It focuses on the food, energy, transportation, and economy sectors. The company was founded by Keith Schneider in 1995 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI.

New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

McKinley, Inc. operates as a real estate industry. It offers commercial, multi-family consulting, advisory and investments services. The company was founded in 1968 by Ambassador Ronald Weiser and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Cascade Engineering, Inc. engages in the provision of engineered plastics systems and components. It offers services to the renewable energy, automotive, commercial truck and bus, solid waste and recycling, material compounding, furniture, radio frequency identification (RFID) and material handling industry. It provides manufacturing, product development. innovation, and cascade enterprise system. The company was founded by Frederick P. Keller in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Part of Deutsche Post AG, Excel Plc is a German company. The company is located in Germany. The CEO of the company is Michael Proffitt.

Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Rubbermaid, Inc. is a leader in home and food storage. The company is based in Wooster, OH. The company offers durable products designed for everyday use to keep your refrigerator, cabinets, garage, and outdoors organized. Rubbermaid was acquired by Newell Co. on March 24, 1999 for $5,408.83 million.