Ann Arbor Spark FastTrack Award Applications Due Oct. 12

ANN ARBOR -- Nominations are open for the Ann Arbor Spark 2012 FastTrack business awards.

FastTrack is an annual program sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK that recognizes companies in Washtenaw County for outstanding business success.

FastTrack award applications will be accepted until Oct. 12. To apply, visit this link.

FastTrack awards are presented to companies that had at least $100,000 gross revenue in 2008, with an annual average growth of 20 percent for the following three years. To qualify, a company's 2011 revenues must be greater than 2010 revenues.  Qualified companies will be headquartered in Washtenaw County.

The 2012 FastTrack Awards will be featured as part of the AnnArbor.com Deals of the Year event on Nov. 2.

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, Washtenaw County Michigan Works Agency, the City of Ann Arbor, Bank of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

More at www.AnnArborUSA.org.