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About Aaron

A career built at the intersection of business and technology.

Aaron Howard brings experience in business development, management, marketing, and technology to the organizations he works with.

A University of Michigan graduate, Aaron's background spans corporate operations, partnerships, project management, and the development of new business opportunities. His work has centered on using technology to help organizations grow and operate more effectively.

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Aaron graduated with honors from the University of Michigan in 1999, with studies in business management and minors in economics and psychology. Over the following seven years, he was responsible for business operations in North America and developed relationships with senior executives.

His experience includes corporate endorsement negotiations involving Coca-Cola, Nike, Gillette, Nextel, Sprint, Spartan Stores, McDonald’s and K-Mart, as well as direct sales, marketing, public relations, and product and service development.

At AccuTech International, his work includes managing projects, business development, implementing technology, assessing industry trends, and evaluating new initiatives.

The approach

Perspective that turns opportunity into action.

From developing relationships and managing projects to bringing new technologies into an organization, the work starts with understanding the business and the people behind it.

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Companies

A history of building connections.

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01 / TECHNOLOGY

AccuTech International

IT management, consulting, and technology solutions.

02 / ONLINE

AccuTech Domains

Domains and tools for establishing a presence online.

03 / CREATIVE

CU Innovative Marketing

Web, creative, and internet marketing services.

04 / SOFTWARE

Custom Cloud Applications

Vendor Core, Time Core, and HRM Core, built under AccuTech International.

05 / PRINT

Detroit Print Shop

Printing services for businesses and individuals.

More about the companies

AccuTech International was described as an IT organization with backgrounds in systems integration, technical instruction, project management, networking, databases, and internet architecture.

Custom cloud applications: Vendor Core, Time Core, and HRM Core were built under AccuTech International.

AccuTech Domains offered domain names, website builders, and e-commerce tools.

CU Innovative Marketing provided web development, internet marketing, search marketing, graphic design, branding, and corporate identity.

Detroit Print Shop was described as an affiliate providing online printing and offset press services.

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Experience

Resume

Spanning business development, marketing, and operations.

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Business Development Manager

AccuTech International

From 2006

Director

CU Innovative Marketing

2007–2011

Campaign Manager

Committee to Elect James A. Plakas

2006

Business & Marketing Manager

North American operations

1999–2006

University of Michigan

Business management; economics and psychology

1994–1999

Responsibilities, skills & education

AccuTech International: Managed projects, technology implementation, partnerships, and business performance assessment.

CU Innovative Marketing: Managed projects, marketing and business development, technology, acquisitions, investments, and new initiatives.

Campaign management: Coordinated campaign strategy, advertising, demographic research, and endorsements for James A. Plakas’s district judge campaign.

Business and marketing management: Managed North American operations, executive relationships, corporate endorsements, branding, and promotion.

Skills: Business development, project management, software development, web design, web applications, web services, and technology.

Education: University of Michigan, business management and marketing with minors in economics and psychology, 1994–1999; Plymouth Salem High School, 1990–1994.

Perspectives & news

Stories from the journey.

Founder interview

On entrepreneurship in Southeast Michigan.

A conversation about getting started, building a team, and the opportunities of doing business in Detroit.

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Education and preparation: Aaron described his University of Michigan business management education and information technology graduate studies as preparation for business challenges.

First customer: Comprehensive Hematology Oncology Physicians, P.C., an Oakwood Healthcare System cancer affiliate, came through a recommendation from someone at the treatment center.

First employee: The company found its first employee through a mutual client.

Funding: The business was self-funded. An earlier technology company began in 1998 serving residential customers, then expanded toward small and midsize businesses; that growth helped fund AccuTech International in 2006.

Detroit: Aaron cited its business community, central location, resources, and the move to the historic Ford Building. He suggested incentives, tax breaks, grants, and other support to attract entrepreneurs. This is an archival interview reflecting the time it was given.

From the archives

AccuTech International moves to downtown Detroit.

An archived report on the company’s move to the Ford Building and its plans for the region.

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AccuTech International moved from Livonia to downtown Detroit’s Ford Building to pursue opportunities in the city. The technology firm helped businesses choose technology and streamline software and IT infrastructure, with work involving credit unions and medical businesses.

The original report described the company’s growth and hiring plans around 2010–2011 and quoted Aaron Howard on opportunities downtown. This is historical news, not a current business update.