Troy-based Grid opens Denver, Hawaii offices, hires 8 people

Grid is wrapping up quite a year of growth in 2014. The Troy-based technology consulting company has practically doubled in size, hiring eight people in software and strategy. It also opened up two more offices in Denver and Hawaii. It now has four offices across the U.S. after launching in 2008. "We have been doubling every year so far," says Paul Tibbert, CEO of Grid. "We have seen steady growth even through the downturn." Grid is a technology and design firm that specializes in integrating new innovations in the work space. Over the last year it has expanded its work with big multi-national corporations like Chrysler and smaller local firms, like Northville-based Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. That has allowed it to hire eight people, expanding its staff to 30 employees and five interns. It is also looking to add a few more jobs now. "We're always looking for software and graphic designers," Tibbert says. "There is always an open door to anyone with that talent." Grid also runs an internship program with Kettering University. The program brings a handful of students into the company’s offices each year, and Grid is looking to expand that to include more local universities in 2015. "Schools like Kettering are producing really talented people," Tibbert says. Source: Paul Tibbert, CEO of Grid Writer: Jon Zemke Read more about Metro Detroit's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at SEMichiganStartup.com.