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Competition seeks young entrepreneurs from across the globe to pitch their ideas – learning more about business and Blue Ocean strategies.   ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corp. (BOSE), the organizer of the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition, the largest student-led entrepreneurial competition for high school students across the globe, today announced the launch …

In its 11th year, APA Recognizes 15 Great Neighborhoods, Streets and Public Spaces     Washington, DC— The American Planning Association (APA) has named East Cross Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan, as one of five Great Streets on APA’s annual Great Places in America list, which starts the countdown to National Community Planning Month in October. …

It was wonderful to see so many Livingston County business and community leaders join us for the Ann Arbor SPARK and the Economic Development Council of Livingston County (EDCLC) 2018 Annual Meeting. With more than 100 people registered — including a number of walk-ins — we even had to set up an additional table! Check …

Howell, MICH. — September 20 — Ann Arbor SPARK and the Economic Development Council of Livingston County (EDCLC) recently welcomed more than 100 community and business leaders for the EDCLC annual meeting held at Crystal Gardens in Howell, Mich. The event highlighted economic successes resulting from the partnership between EDCLC and Ann Arbor SPARK, including …

Our football blog series is back for the third straight year! As before, we’ll use the football season as an impetus to compare Ann Arbor to cities and towns on this year’s schedule. And the question is always – how does Ann Arbor compare to other college towns in the US? The Wolverines host the …

YPSILANTI, MICH. — September 19, 2018 — Continuing its support of community education and enrichment programs, Chemical Bank is proud to once again partner with Ann Arbor SPARK by sponsoring Starting Your Own Business (SYOB), a monthly program designed to educate first-time small business owners and entrepreneurs on the business fundamentals needed for success. Chemical …

Ann Arbor SPARK has teamed up with Phimation founder Dave Haviland to produce a new podcast series, SPARK.grow. The podcast features local business leaders offering practical advice based on their experience and success. The series kicked off with Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Zingerman’s Creamery, and Zingerman’s Bakehouse. …

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, has been ratified as the new International President of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation board of directors. His presidency began at the association’s recently concluded 35th World Conference in …

This blog was contributed by Sam Ahearn, summer 2018 business development and marketing intern at Ann Arbor SPARK. Sam recently started his senior year studying political science at the University of Michigan.  Lowry Solutions, headquartered in Brighton, Michigan, began as a reseller of hardware and software in the barcode industry. Since their founding in 1974, …