Urban Science is continuing to reap what it sows, expanding its revenues and staff from its home in the Renaissance Center.
The automotive retail consulting firm's revenue is projected to jump to $165 million this year from $147 million in 2012. It has also hired 31 people, including 18 people in its downtown Detroit headquarters. The 36-year-old firm now employs 878 people worldwide with 336 in the Motor City.
"We have invested a lot over the last few years in office space and people and products," says John Frith, vice president of
Urban Science. "I think we will see that come to fruition over the next year or two."
Urban Science has called the Ren Cen home since the 1970s and has steadily expanded its presence there to accommodate its growth. In recent years, the company has added a number of products but its biggest winners have been Internet lead analysis programs for automotive suppliers and dealerships. The company is also looking at adding some more custom products for its customers, such as more Internet lead analysis software.
"The last few years have been good," Frith says.
Source: John Frith, vice president of Urban Science
Writer: Jon Zemke
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