TiiCKER in Grand Rapids, a fintech company that operates a shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, has received a grant valued up to $510,000 from the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP).
The grant was made possible by Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and The Right Place in Grand Rapids, a regional economic development organization.
The grant is expected to support the creation of up to 73 full-time jobs by 2026 at TiiCKER.
TiiCKER invented verified shareholder perks in 2020 with the launch of its web and app platforms, which now spans nearly $600 million in retail investor holdings and hundreds of perks from public companies and brands, the company reports.
“TiiCKER was launched to allow public companies to connect with, and market to, their retail shareholders. We’ve since become the world’s largest shareholder loyalty platform with triple-digit user growth and strong customer momentum in the past year,” says Jeff Lambert, founder and CEO of TiiCKER.
“It’s time for our team to expand in line with our platform’s growth, and we appreciate that our investments in Michigan talent are being supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund, MEDC, and The Right Place. As we grow, these funds will help us recruit and retain high-tech and sales talent in Michigan — my home and an incredible place to work, play, and scale a world-class startup.”
With team members in Detroit and Grand Rapids, TiiCKER will use the grant from the MBDP to expand its employee base in Michigan, including current open positions for software and app developers, sales account executives, and digital and retail investor marketers.
Additionally, the funds are meant to give TiiCKER the ability to invest in its shareholder Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, solidifying its presence and future business in Michigan.
“As a region, we are committed to fostering a diverse and thriving technology sector,” says Jen Wangler, vice president of technology and project lead at The Right Place. “TiiCKER’s decision to expand in Grand Rapids proves that we are making significant strides in achieving this goal. We’re thrilled to have a Wall Street pioneer building in our community.”
TiiCKER recently moved its headquarters to Grand Rapids through the acquisition of a five-floor, 25,000-square-foot building located in the heart of the city’s downtown. In addition to its corporate headquarters, the company is creating a co-working space and leasing up to two additional floors for other tech companies.
“TiiCKER’s job commitments and investment in Grand Rapids are another example of the economic development momentum in the city,” says Jeremiah Gracia, director of economic development for the city of Grand Rapids. “We appreciate the addition of another tech company in downtown Grand Rapids and the company’s decision to purchase and renovate real estate that will accommodate its growth and provide additional office space for other growing companies.”
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