Support the companies that support ideas worth spreading.
Through the generousity of our sponsors, we have been able to produce TEDxDetroit for the past three years and raise thousands of dollars for charities promoting technology and the arts for children in Detroit.
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Wayne State University
Michigan's only urban public research university. With more than 400 degree programs, nearly 32,000 students and a location in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, Wayne State offers a distinctive educational experience to students from around the world.
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Buick
Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is one of the fastest growing majors in the U.S. and remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth.
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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.
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Altair Engineering
Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. With 1,500 employees, Altair delivers solutions for a competitive advantage globally.
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TechTown
An urban community of passionate, diverse people and businesses pursuing extraordinary opportunities, TechTown connects entrepreneurs with the guidance and resources they need for success backed by Wayne State University’s research, academic and technology assets.
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Quicken Loans
Quicken Loans is the nation’s largest online retail mortgage lender and among the five largest retail home lenders in the United States. The company closed a record $29 billion in retail home loans across all 50 states in 2010, and closed its 1 millionth loan.
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Curve Detroit Marketing Strategy & Design
Curve is a marketing strategy, social technology and creative design firm helping cool brands connect with customers and grow faster with head-turning advertising, marketing, social media and packaging that stands out from the clutter and demands attention.
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Final Five Productions
Final Five is a Detroit based video production company focused on telling your untold story. We'll always show your bad side and your voice does sound like that in real life.
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Airfoil PR
Airfoil, with offices in metropolitan Detroit and the Silicon Valley, is one of the technology industry's leading public relations and marketing communications firms. Airfoil was recently named one of Advertising Age’s Best Companies to Work For in 2011.
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Networked Inc.
Networked Inc. is a collection of business properties that help others make far better use of the relationships they have and the ones they need. Anchored by Motor City Connect, we are grateful to have had such a solid impact on the Detroit area by sharing, big ideas, numerous connections and plenty of inspiration.
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PowerStream
PowerStream is an award winning Content Delivery Network (CDN) based in Southeastern Michigan. Founded and privately held since 1998, their sole focus is the delivery of streaming media services and webcasting support applications for the Internet.
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smartwater
Liquid genius. Inspired by clouds and enhanced with electrolytes for taste. Smart because it's made that way.
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Absopure Coffee
That first freshly brewed sip that begins your morning and comforts you throughout the day. Absopure offers coffee solutions for every size business and budget. We deliver everything you need for a one-stop refreshment center and a happier, more productive workplace.
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Just Baked
Just Baked is a gourmet cupcake shop and bakery with locations all over metro Detroit. From the more traditional Red Velvet and Carrot Cake Cupcakes to the unique Samoa and Grasshopper cupcakes, Just Baked has delectable flavors to satisfy your every craving.
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Garden Fresh
Based in Ferndale, Michigan, Garden Fresh Gourmet is the provider of America’s #1 refrigerated salsa. Focused on using only the world’s finest ingredients, Garden Fresh has won over 250 awards for excellence for its products, making it America’s most award-winning salsa brand.
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Detroit Venture Partners
DVP is a Detroit-based Venture Capital firm on a crazed mission. It backs early-stage technology companies who have a purpose. DVP is helping rebuild the Detroit area through entrepreneurial fire. Through full-contact venture investing, they are doing whatever it takes to help their portfolio companies win.
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pushtwentytwo
At pushtwentytwo, pushing the envelope is the norm. We are an integrated marketing, advertising and communications firm that delivers breakthrough creative thinking and technical know-how through advertising, marketing, branding, digital and social media.
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Bizdom
Bizdom is an entrepreneurship accelerator. They train, mentor and fund aspiring entrepreneurs to launch innovative, growth-oriented startups in Detroit and Cleveland through two distinct programs: the Idea Generator and Launch Labs.
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EEI Global
EEI Global is an international leader in the event marketing industry, creating remarkable brand experiences – from environments, trade shows, mobile marketing tours, event management technologies and graphics for some of the world's best-known brands.
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Snapfuze
Snapfuze is the fusion of Michigan’s premiere Photo Booth Rental and DJ Service company. We understand that great entertainment can make, or break your event. Let our award winning DJs and outrageously fun Photo Booths make your event More Than Memorable!
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Jack Detroit
Jack Detroit is a bi-monthly magazine that focuses on men’s interests, needs, desires, questions and issues, centered on the Metro Detroit area. All features in this niche publication are geared toward the community in which you live, work, play and thrive.
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Detroit Moxie
The Detroit Moxie website celebrates the city we all love and highlights the people, places and interesting events in Detroit. Whether you’ve lived in metro Detroit your entire life or are just visiting, you'll find fabulous and fun things to in Detroit.
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Mommy is in Timeout
A Detroit mom's adventures in mommydom, coupledom and familydom written by Elena Wollborg. She takes a timeout daily to share her family tales. You will find anything from Elena rapping on camera to her son talking about having dinos in his ears. A must read.
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Motor City Connect
MCC is Detroit's networking engine. They connect enlightened business professionals with greater opportunities through the sharing of referrals and connections. MCC also promotes professional development and community service to change the way business is done.
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LA2M
Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching about all things marketing - especially topics related to new media. It’s a chance to exchange ideas and get to know other professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Help support ideas, innovation, entrepreneurialism and inspiration in Detroit (and get your brand in front of a lot of brilliant thinkers and doers). Please contact TEDxDetroit Director of Community Terry Bean at 248-224-1326 or Rob Palmer at 248-808-8104 for information on becoming a TEDxDetroit sponsor.
