Amy Grambeau
What educational, entrepreneurial or business development programs, if any, have you taken advantage of?Ann Arbor Chamber New Business Course.
Who was your first customer and where did you find them?Austin & Warburton Jewelers, a prior business contact.
Where did you find your first employee?Student Intern.
Have you promoted an intern to employee status, and if so how many times have you done it? I promoted three student interns to employees or contractors.
Where have you turned to find capital to grow your company and which institutions have provided it? I have not needed it, but I would call Ann Arbor State Bank.
It's often said that Metro Detroit and Michigan need to reinvent their economies to be competitive. Are we making those changes, and if so are we making enough of them or doing it fast enough?Our business is booming. It is hard for me to complain, but I know many are suffering.
If you could change one thing about this region, what would it be?We are our own worst enemies. We need to come together and move forward with positive attitudes and solutions and build strong communities for the long haul.