Atomic Object looks for bigger space in downtown Detroit

Atomic Object is adding positions to its office in downtown Detroit and keeping an eye out for more space to house its new hires.

"We are looking for a new space that will give us some room to grow," says Carl Erickson, CEO of Atomic Object.

The Grand Rapids-based software firm opened an office in Harmonie Park a couple of years ago and has since grown to a staff of six people. It has hired three people over the last year, including two young women who recently graduated from Michigan State University and Wayne State University. It's also looking to hire a couple of software developers.

"We are always open to hiring high-quality people," Erickson says.

The company is looking at moving to a bigger office in Detroit later this year, but a new space hasn’t been picked out yet. Erickson plans to keep the company downtown.

Atomic Object's work with large and small companies in Detroit has helped fuel its growth. One of the firm's clients is a startup called SingleThread, a company that helps car dealership service managers better communicate with customers to let them know the status of car repairs.

"It's getting some excellent traction," Erickson says.

Source: Carl Erickson, CEO of Atomic Object
Writer: Jon Zemke

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