Tech Companies and Incubators to Host Downtown A2 Tech Trek Innovation Open House June 12

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading technology companies will be hosting the inaugural A2 Tech Trek on June 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. A2 Tech Trek, a free event, features open houses at downtown Ann Arbor's technology companies and organizations. Ann Arbor SPARK, with support from the Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti SmartZone (LDFA), is sponsoring the event.

Each stop on the trek will create a fun, educational experience that reflects their unique culture and demonstrates their product or service. Those on the tour will also enjoy refreshments, prizes, t-shirts, and giveaways.

"The tech sector is growing rapidly in Ann Arbor. If you are a part of it, this is not news. For others, there is likely a curiosity about what it is, what it looks like, and where is it heading," said Rich Sheridan CEO and chief storyteller, Menlo Innovations. "Tech Trek is an opportunity to step inside and see these organizations at work, ask questions, and develop a better understanding of what all this might mean for our town's future."

Participants will start at one of three check-in locations – Menlo Innovations, MLive Media Group, and Ann Arbor SPARK – where they can pick up a map and begin the A2 Tech Trek. The A2 Tech Trek features more than two dozen technology businesses and incubators, including Barracuda Networks, Desai Accelerator, Duo Security, Google, Nutshell, Pillar Technology, and Seelio.

"Downtown Ann Arbor's technology ecosystem is exciting, and something that our community should be part of and proud of," said Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, who is sponsoring the event. "The companies and organizations participating in A2 Tech Trek are creating jobs, attracting talent, and eager to welcome the public and show off why the best and brightest want to be part of creating these unique innovations being developed in Ann Arbor."

About Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners including the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone (LDFA), Washtenaw County etcs/Michigan Works!, the City of Ann Arbor, Bank of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. For more information, please call (734) 761-9317 or visit www.AnnArborUSA.org.

SOURCE Ann Arbor SPARK

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