Livability ranked the top 10 college towns in the country and in order to get on the list, towns had to have more than three colleges, and a high percentage of jobs in the education sector. They realized that a great town is about more than just numbers. It’s about being a breeding ground for culture, and a …
FlexDex Surgical has landed $5 million of investment from a Series B round. It plans to use the capital to turn its laparoscopic surgery tool into the go-to instrument for doctors everywhere. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Ann Arbor-based start-up ShapeLog has designed a technology that utilizes sensors that help bring data analytics to weight rooms, gyms and rehabilitation centers. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
With the impending local primary election just a week away, Concentrate's part-time historian Patti Smith digs into the history of Ann Arbor's first city council. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
The nearly 100-year-old Michigan Union is set to undergo $85 million in upgrades, the most extensive work done on the building since its construction. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
An ordinance that would allow the addition of granny flats, technically known as accessory dwelling units, to single-family homes in the city of Ann Arbor has been recommended for approval by the city's Planning Commission News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Duo Security at A2 Tech Trek 2016 In the last year, Ann Arbor companies have attracted a significant amount of venture capital. From companies like, Arborlight, Duo Security, NeuMoDx Molecula, and, Seelio, investors are taking note of the region’s innovation-based businesses. “We often talk about the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem – how the Ann Arbor area …
What impact are invasive species like the zebra mussel and the round goby having on the Great Lakes? And why does it matter? Metromode's Kirk Haverkamp interviews the author of a new book on invasive species in our beloved blue waters. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
Workers have begun construction on the North Oaks of Ann Arbor subdivision. The development calls for nearly 500 new homes on the north side of Ann Arbor over the next decade. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
The Michigan Theater Foundation has big plans for the State Theatre, and they start with a major renovation of the historic building early this fall. News from Concentrate Source: SPARK
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.
