AnnArbor.com News - Category: Business Review http://www.annarbor.com/ en-us nbomey@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-09T11:50:29-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Rick Snyder proposes funding increases in 2012-13 budget http://www.annarbor.com/news/rick-snyder-proposes-funding-increases-in-2012-13-budget/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Gov. Rick Snyder today proposed a $48.2 billion budget for 2012-13, including increases in funding for public schools, universities, public safety, arts and culture, rainy-day funds and economic development. 92836@http://www.annarbor.com/ Gov. Rick Snyder today proposed a $48.2 billion budget for 2012-13, including increases in funding for public schools, universities, public safety, arts and culture, rainy-day funds and economic development.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-09T11:50:29-04:00 Snyder's budget proposal reflects a return to financial stability for the state http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/snyders-budget-proposal-reflects-a-return-to-financial-stability-for-the-state/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Michigan could be finished with general budget cuts for the next few years, according to documents distributed today by Gov. Rick Snyder's office.... 92832@http://www.annarbor.com/ Michigan could be finished with general budget cuts for the next few years, according to documents distributed today by Gov. Rick Snyder's office.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-09T11:36:47-04:00 'Mr. Downtown' Ed Shaffran weighs in on state of downtown Ann Arbor http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/shaffran-opinion-downtown-ann-arbor/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Downtown Ann Arbor is known throughout Michigan for sustaining vibrancy through the recession. But at the same time, we’re seeing a number of recent retail changes in the city’s central business district. In the months after Borders closed for good,... 92780@http://www.annarbor.com/ Downtown Ann Arbor is known throughout Michigan for sustaining vibrancy through the recession.

But at the same time, we’re seeing a number of recent retail changes in the city’s central business district. In the months after Borders closed for good, several store and restaurant closings (and a few openings) have made news.

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]]> Business Review | News | Opinion 2012-02-09T05:58:25-04:00 People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Bank of Ann Arbor and Plante Moran http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/people-achievements-in-the-greater-ann-arbor-area-including-bank-of-ann-arbor-and-plante-moran/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review 92666@http://www.annarbor.com/ Tim Marshall.jpg

Timothy Marshall

From new hires and promotions to industry awards, read on to learn about achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area:

• Bank of Ann Arbor recently announce that its president and CEO, Timothy Marshall, has been approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Community Depository Institution Advisory Council. Marshall was originally appointed to serve as one of the 12 council members representing the five-state Chicago Federal Reserve region in early 2011. In his role as chair of the Chicago region, Marshall will also attend meetings of the national CDIAC hosted by the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. Marshall is the only community banker representing the State of Michigan on both the Chicago and national CDIAC.

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]]> Business Review 2012-02-09T05:13:16-04:00 Regus celebrates opening of Ann Arbor service center with ribbon-cutting ceremony http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/regus-celebrates-opening-of-ann-arbor-service-center-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review On Friday, Jan. 20 Regus opened its first office center in Ann Arbor. Mayor John Hieftje attended the grand opening and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Ann Arbor center.... 92660@http://www.annarbor.com/ On Friday, Jan. 20 Regus opened its first office center in Ann Arbor. Mayor John Hieftje attended the grand opening and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Ann Arbor center.

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]]> Business Review 2012-02-09T05:10:40-04:00 Seminar series on small but smart companies, and more http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/seminar-series-on-small-but-smart-companies-and-more/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review 92579@http://www.annarbor.com/ FEATURED EVENT:

• Feb. 15: "Small & Smart" Seminar Series. 8-9:30 a.m. SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. So you’re small and your resources are limited. You can still apply the tested and proven tools of sales and marketing to build your business and improve your bottom line. It’s a matter of being small … and smart. Free. Click here for more information.

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]]> Business Review 2012-02-09T05:06:39-04:00 Michigan's business climate has taken a turn for the better http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/michigans-business-climate-has-taken-a-turn-for-the-better/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review (Editor's note: This story was written by Ann Arbor resident Robert H. Holland, chairman and CEO of business group Vistage Michigan.) We have ample reasons to be optimistic about the Michigan economy. While it may take a while longer for... 92765@http://www.annarbor.com/ (Editor's note: This story was written by Ann Arbor resident Robert H. Holland, chairman and CEO of business group Vistage Michigan.)

We have ample reasons to be optimistic about the Michigan economy. While it may take a while longer for it to play out, as our nation continues its recovery from a deep and prolonged recession, we are making substantial progress in improving Michigan’s overall business climate. In fact, Michigan recently enjoyed the largest improvement in its jobless rate of any other state in the country.

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]]> Business Review | Opinion 2012-02-08T18:05:28-04:00 Maple and Miller development revived: New apartments proposed for 3-acre site in Ann Arbor http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/maple-and-miller-development-revived-new-residential-complex-proposed-for-3-acre-site-in-ann-arbor/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review The owner of a 3-acre site in Ann Arbor is looking to construct apartments and single-family homes after plans to develop the site fell through years ago.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comSite plans have been submitted to the city of Ann Arbor... 92801@http://www.annarbor.com/ maple_cove_apartments.jpg

The owner of a 3-acre site in Ann Arbor is looking to construct apartments and single-family homes after plans to develop the site fell through years ago.

Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.com

Site plans have been submitted to the city of Ann Arbor for a residential compound development on a 3-acre site off North Maple Road just north of Miller Avenue—a property that first caught the eye of developers in 2005.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-08T16:12:52-04:00 Newsstand magazine sales plummeted after Borders collapsed http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/newsstand-magazine-sales-plummeted-as-borders-collapsed/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Newsstand sales of magazines plummeted in the second half of 2011, corresponding with the liquidation of Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc., formerly the second largest bookstore chain in the U.S. Single-copy sales of consumer magazines fell 9.96 percent in the... 92739@http://www.annarbor.com/ Newsstand sales of magazines plummeted in the second half of 2011, corresponding with the liquidation of Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc., formerly the second largest bookstore chain in the U.S.

Single-copy sales of consumer magazines fell 9.96 percent in the last six months of 2011, compared with the same period in 2010, according to Audit Bureau of Circulations figures released Tuesday.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-08T10:11:08-04:00 My Urban Toddler reduces play place hours in strategy shift http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/my-urban-toddler-announces-changes-to-its-play-area-in-order-to-make-the-business-of-play-profitable/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Pittsfield Township play store My Urban Toddler has been attracting families in the Ann Arbor area to “play, shop and learn” since 2006. The store — located in a strip center east of the city of Saline on Michigan Avenue... 92507@http://www.annarbor.com/ Pittsfield Township play store My Urban Toddler has been attracting families in the Ann Arbor area to “play, shop and learn” since 2006.

The store — located in a strip center east of the city of Saline on Michigan Avenue across from Walmart — offers a drop-in community-themed play space alongside a boutique-style children’s and maternity retail shop, as well as classes geared for toddlers.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-08T05:58:52-04:00 Jimmy John's in Chelsea to offer $1 subs http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/chelseas-jimmy-johns-to-host-customer-appreciation-day/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Chelsea’s Jimmy John's, a sub shop, is planning a customer appreciation day on Feb. 9.... 92396@http://www.annarbor.com/ Chelsea’s Jimmy John's, a sub shop, is planning a customer appreciation day on Feb. 9.

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]]> Business Review | Chelsea | Food ~ Drink | News 2012-02-07T18:10:06-04:00 Ann Arbor staff recommends denial for high-rise rezoning on South University http://www.annarbor.com/news/ann-arbor-staff-recommends-denial-for-high-rise-rezoning-on-south-university/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review The city's planning department is recommending denial for a rezoning request at 1320 South University, next to the Landmark high-rise now under development next door.... 92677@http://www.annarbor.com/ The city's planning department is recommending denial for a rezoning request at 1320 South University, next to the Landmark high-rise now under development next door.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-07T13:29:10-04:00 Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph travel in Michigan, Indiana http://www.annarbor.com/news/amtrak-gets-ok-for-110-mph-travel-in-michigan-indiana/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.... 92676@http://www.annarbor.com/ Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-07T13:11:17-04:00 MAVDevelopment buys ex-Proquest HQ at I-94 and Zeeb Road in Scio Township http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/mavdevelopment-buys-ex-proquest-hq-at-i-94-and-zeeb-road-in-scio-township/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review MAVDevelopment, an Ann Arbor-based real estate development company, finalized a deal Friday to purchase the 71.5-acre former ProQuest headquarters at the northeast corner of the interchange at I-94 and Zeeb Road in Scio Township. 92669@http://www.annarbor.com/ MAVDevelopment, an Ann Arbor-based real estate development company, finalized a deal Friday to purchase the 71.5-acre former ProQuest headquarters at the northeast corner of the interchange at I-94 and Zeeb Road in Scio Township.

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]]> Business Review | News 2012-02-07T13:09:35-04:00 Developers of student housing project The Grove to hold second public meeting Wednesday http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/developers-of-student-housing-project-the-grove-to-hold-second-public-meeting-wednesday/?cmpid=RSS_link_business_review A preliminary plan for The Grove shows the general layout of the site, with the Grace Bible Church building to the north. The two buildings on the southern end of the site have been moved to the northern end in... 92606@http://www.annarbor.com/ the_grove.jpg

A preliminary plan for The Grove shows the general layout of the site, with the Grace Bible Church building to the north. The two buildings on the southern end of the site have been moved to the northern end in the most recent drawings.

North Carolina-based Developer Campus Crest Communities is holding its second public meeting for The Grove - a student housing project proposed for the Grace Bible Church property - on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at Dicken Elementary School in Ann Arbor.

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