Schools are becoming an increasingly important part of Cirrus Group's future.
The Rochester Hills-based company specializes in back-end software for school districts and after-school programs. It has expanded significantly into school districts in the Phoenix area, where it represents six school districts.
"We have grown quite a bit in the school district space," says Michael Garret, COO of
Cirrus Group. "We have also experienced growth in all of our segments."
The 11-year-old firm’s software handles operational, financial and customer management functions for child-care facilities, community centers and school districts. The platform manages enrollment, participant payments and communications, scheduling and government compliancy requirements including state and local subsidy payments and food care programs. The subsidy part has proven to be a distinct competitive advantage in recent months.
"We are one of the few companies that offers a subsidy management tool," Garret says.
That has allowed Cirrus Group to hire two people in software development and customer service over the last year. It currently has a staff of 14 employees and three additional openings for software developers.
Source: Michael Garret, COO of Cirrus Group
Writer: Jon Zemke
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