ICON Interactive slimmed down when the auto industry tanked and the recession took full effect. Now the downtown Ann Arbor-based firm is hiring again after nailing down steady work and planning for near-future expansion.
The 16-year-old Internet-marketing company recently hired a few programmers and project managers, bumping its staff to 20 people, dozens of independent contractors, and the occasional intern. The company handles work for clients in the bio-tech, automotive, and service industries.
"Things have been much more stable and we're targeting some growth again," says Rob Cleveland, CEO of
ICON Interactive, formerly ICON Creative Technologies Group. "It's likely we'll hire 1-2 more people throughout the rest of the year."
ICON Interactive plans to increase its revenue by 10-15 percent this year, providing more work for its staff in the former second home of the Ann Arbor Art Center. The digital marketing firm moved there two years ago.
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