Community debate over the debt on the troubled city property was resolved when voters approved a millage to pay it off this August, but there's considerably more history to Water Street than that – and much more to come. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
As professional critics have dwindled, local artists and producers are bemoaning the effects that a lack of local criticism has had on the quality of our arts scene. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
I’ve said it and I am starting to hear others say it, ‘Ann Arbor is the Silicon Valley of Michigan’. The obvious reason is the amount of R&D that is done here in the region. Of course, you start with the mega research university, University of Michigan, which is up to around $1.4 BILLION in …
Livingston County is home to a range of settings, from walkable downtowns to suburban residential developments, to rural communities and farms. Given its range of character, the county is able to create new development while maintaining its natural and agricultural assets. Recent growth has included significant multi-parcel industrial operations, small mom-and-pop retail storefronts, single family …
The number of people who struggle with the high cost of housing in the Ann Arbor region continues to increase, according to the Housing Affordability and Economic Equity – Analysis (January 2015), commissioned by the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (WCOCED). It’s an extraordinary document and a must read for all leaders in our community. There’s …
Now in its third year, the Digital Summer Clinic Internship Program is a partnership between Eastern Michigan University's Center for Digital Engagement and Ann Arbor SPARK. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Modelon is finding success with a "bottom-up" approach that allows all employees to bring innovative ideas to the table. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
A student-led music festival aiming to counteract some commonly held assumptions about the local music scene and give exposure to lesser-known artists is returning for its second year in Ypsi. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Contact us today to learn more about how Ann Arbor SPARK can help you set up and grow your business in the Ann Arbor region. NAVYA Set to Open First U.S. Production Plant in Saline AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MAKER NAVYA SET TO OPEN FIRST U.S. PRODUCTION PLANT IN SALINE, MI Michigan Economic Development Corporation and …
Tired of the time and travel demands of being a working dad in the sound and lighting industry, Jeff Webb decided it was time for a change in his career and his location. Inspired to spend as much quality time as he can with his young family, in a location where he could offer …
The Greater Ann Arbor Region is a collaborative partnership of six counties working together to serve growing businesses that are seeking a destination for relocation or expansion.
