Google’s co-founder, Larry Page, plans to visit our bustling city this spring to deliver the University of Michigan’s commencement address.  Although he already has a degree from the U, he will be receiving yet another honorary degree as well.  This is really Page’s first big appearance since the inception of the Ann Arbor AdWords headquarters downtown, and has many wondering if he brings any news for future plans.  Last week Google announced they’d be cutting about 100 recruiters and consolidating some engineering offices.  So negative economic forces even affect the big guys on some levels.

Many are curious about Google’s future plans for Ann Arbor.  Their original plan was to bring at least 1,000 sales employees into the city in the first five years.  A goal they are on pace to fall short of based on their rate of hire.  By most accounts, they are rumored to have about 250 employees to date.  Then again, company representatives report that hiring is typically done in bursts – and we’re just over two years in.  So perhaps we’re just a little impatient.  Considering the current economic downturn however, it would be nice to know that our gentle giant is up to.  So far, mums the word.  Maybe we’ll hear more from Larry Page in the springtime.

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