Life Sciences

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Life Sciences

Ann Arbor SPARK will advance the economy of the Ann Arbor region by establishing the area as a desired place for business expansion and location... by identifying and meeting the needs of business at every stage, from those that are established to those working to successfully commercialize innovations.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor's life sciences sector has seen rapid growth over the past decade, but we've always been an innovator in the biotech industry. The heart-lung machine used in the first heart transplant was developed and manufactured here. Since then, the life sciences sector has expanded to include pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. The sector includes 250+ firms and employs more than 6,000 people in the region.

Population

367,627 118,087 1,109,000

Washtenaw County Ann Arbor City

Within a 30 mile commute

Median Age

33.4 27.5 39.5 37.6

Washtenaw County Ann Arbor City Michigan US

Median Household Income

$62,484

Washtenaw County

Education Level: Washtenaw County

53.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

30.2%

United States

Rankings

#1

Top 100 Best Places to Live, 2018

#1

Best College Towns & Cities, 2018

#1

Best Cities to Live, 2018

#4

Best Cities to Raise a Family, 2018

#1

Most Educated Cities, 2017

#7

Best Cities for Entrepreneurs, 2017

#1

Best College Cities, 2017

Source: US Census and

The Midwest is becoming a national center for the life sciences industry. And at the heart of it all is Ann Arbor, where business intersects with advanced research, outof-the-box thinkers, abundant financial resources, a vibrant economic development initiative and an immense talent pool.

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Ann Arbor Business Community Profile

In addition to many established industries, the area has become a magnet for emerging and rapidly growing sectors such as: Automotive R&D and Engineering, Software, Life Sciences, and Data & Information.

TOP 25 REGIONAL EMPLOYERS (JAN 2019)

COMPANY NAME

University of Michigan Trinity Health General Motors Milford Proving Grounds Ann Arbor Public Schools Faurecia North America Eastern Michigan University Integrated Health Associates (IHA) Thomson Reuters Washtenaw County Terumo Cardiovascular Group

Toyota Technical Center, York Township St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Domino's Pizza IBM Watson Health Thai Summit American Corporation Grupo Antolin Interiors City of Ann Arbor Ford Motor Company Zingerman's Family of Businesses NSF International Citizens Insurance Truck Hero Washtenaw Community College JAC Products Toyota Technical Center, Ann Arbor Tribar Manufacturing

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Public University and Health System Health Care System OEM research Public School

Automotive Component Mfg. Public University Medical Center Software/IT Government

Surgical & Medical instruments, Cardiovascular OEM Research Medical Center Headquarters

Data and Information Automotive Component Mfg Automotive Component Mfg

Government Automotive Component Mfg

Food Production Testing, Inspection, & Certification

Insurance Services Automotive Component Mfg

Public Education Automotive Component Mfg.

OEM research Automotive Component Mfg

EMPLOYEES

33,225 7,435 5,500 2,225 1,664 1,559 1,442 1,300 1,264 1,100

1,095 1,082

865 850 816 800 712 700 700 693 600 600 597 575 566 550

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Regional Life Science Companies

Ann Arbor Life Sciences Industry Sector

Approximately 280 life sciences firms are located in the Ann Arbor region. The largest sectors are those related to medical device manufacture and pharmaceutical development. Service providers, including CROs, software development, and prototyping, are found in the Ann Arbor area. The University of Michigan's Medical Innovation Center and Eastern Michigan University's Coatings Research Institute also partner with life science

firms to develop innovative solutions.

SAMPLE OF ANN ARBOR LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES

COMPANY NAME

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

EMPLOYEES

Altarum Institute

Health systems research

125

Avomeen Analytical Services

Custom chemical analysis

45

Cayman Chemical Company

Research products ? Biomedical

225

Compendia Bioscience, Inc

Bioinformatics

25

DNA Software, Inc.

Bioinformatics ? Computational biology

7

Enzo Life Sciences

Research products ? preclinical

57

development

Essen BioScience

Instrumentation

60

FlexDex Inc.

Minimally invasive surgical tools

10

Gene Codes Corp.

Bioinformatics ? DNA sequence software

20

inVentiv Health Clinical

Clinical research and testing

150

Koppert

Biological crop protection and natural

36

pollination

Mi Bioresearch

CRO

43

NuStep

Medical device manufacture

97

Rubicon Genomics

Genome DNA manipulation and analysis

38

SurgiTel

Precision optics - surgical, dental

55

Swift BioSciences Inc

Genetic test kits for biological reasearch

19

Terumo Cardiovascular Group

Medical device manufacture

1,100

Truven Health Analytics (IBM Watson Health)

Data and information

850

Vericel Corporation

Unique cell therapies and specialty biologics

58

Warde Medical Laboratory

Biomedical reference testing

141

Xoran Technologies

Medical imaging technology

54

Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Animal health solutions

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An Educational Powerhouse

Ann Arbor's life sciences community benefits from regional colleges and universities, foremost of which is the University of Michigan.

University of Michigan The University of Michigan ranks among the world's top universities and its graduate and professional programs are consistently listed among the nation's top ten.

The University houses a large number of research institutes:

Life Sciences Institute Kellogg Eye Center Biomechanics Research Laboratory Biomedical Research Core Facility

In addition, the North Campus Research Institute and the Medical School are centers of life science research.

Eastern Michigan University The College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University, located in downtown Ypsilanti, offers four year degrees in areas of biology and clinical research.

Regional Universities In addition to University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, Ann Arbor area employers can recruit from universities within an hour's drive of Ann Arbor--Wayne State University, Lawrence Tech, Kettering, and Michigan State University. All four have degree programs in life science-related disciplines.

University of Michigan Ranks as the #1 Public Research University in the US.

Source: National Science Foundation

University of Michigan Research Spending

$1.4 billion

#2 in the nation

University Graduates

University of Michigan

Graduates

Total graduates Biomedical engineering

Biomolecular science

Number

13,858 175 141

Eastern Michigan University Graduates

Total graduates CAE/CAD

ME Technician

Number

4,542 24 13

Washtenaw Community College

Enrollment

12,327

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University Graduate Retention Rates

40%

of UM Alumni live in Michigan

Represents over 200,000 graduates

35%

of UM College of Engineering Grads

remain in MI

Up from 24% in 2010 and growing

50%

of MSU Business School grads stay in MI

Represents 37,500 graduates

72%

of Eastern Michigan University Alumni

remain in MI

Represents 118,000 graduates

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Talent Talent acquisition and training is the top factor in a successful business.

SPARK partners with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan Works!, and other resources to help identify and recruit staff.

Some examples of how SPARK helps your talent needs:

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Training Grants: SPARK will work closely with you to maximize utilization of worker training programs and funds that are available for companies in our region.

Targeted Job Mixers/Open Houses: Job mixers hosted by the company are targeted to the exact positions the firm is seeking.

Ann Arbor Tech Homecoming: On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, job seekers and companies mingle over delicious food and great conversation. A great opportunity in a casual setting for local and out-of-town talent to learn about careers in the vibrant Ann Arbor tech ecosystem. These fast-growing, innovative companies have produced hundreds of jobs and billions in enterprise value in the last 5 years.

The SPARK Talent Portal: A free online job posting system that spotlights executive and knowledge-based positions as well as internships and entry level positions. In 2016, the SPARK Job portal had over 1,200 jobs posted, over 106K views and nearly 1,000 resumes submitted. Employers can view resumes submitted by

becoming a "job manager" here.

MHacks Sponsorship MHacks, the largest student-run hackathon in the world, brings together the smartest people from all over for 36 hours of incredible hacking. MHacks is the gateway between a company and top tech talent and allows participating companies to network, promote brand awareness, get feedback on a product or API, and connect with talent.

Eastern Michigan University Digital Divas EMU's College of Technology hosts a yearly conference that connects young women in middle and high school to opportunities in STEM. The conference draws 500 attendees and provides them with an introduction to tech careers and the opportunity to meet and network with professors and students.

Girl Develop It Girl Develop It empowers and assists women interested in getting into and advancing in the tech industry by offering courses focused on modern development best practices and a real world outcomes.

Resumes posted on SPARK Job Portal in 2018

500+

Above: Logos for MHacks and Girl Develop It. Previous Page: Tech Homecoming 2017.

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