Articles tagged:Ann Arbor SPARK

Posted: Thu May 24 3:34 p.m. by Paul Krutko, SPARK
CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Dr. Ora Pescovitz

Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity capture the flavor of my one-on-one conversations with over one hundred key economic leaders in the region, including private sector CEOs, elected and appointed public sector leaders, and the executive leadership of key non-profit and academic institutions. The podcast series is ...

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Posted: Tue May 22 1:36 p.m. by Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter
Bank of Ann Arbor's Tim Marshall appointed chairman of Ann Arbor SPARK

Bank of Ann Arbor CEO Tim Marshall is the new chairman of Ann Arbor SPARK’s board of directors, the economic development group announced at its annual meeting Monday.

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Posted: Tue May 22 5:59 a.m. by Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter
Pure Michigan: Ann Arbor area executives featured in latest video promotion

The new Pure Michigan campaign showcasing Washtenaw County isn’t just targeting tourists.

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Posted: Mon May 21 3:05 p.m. by Lizzy Alfs Business Reporter
SPARK's annual report: Ann Arbor is a 'tremendous driver' for state's economic health

The Ann Arbor region is helping to drive business development and economic growth for the entire state of Michigan.

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Posted: Wed May 9 1:50 p.m. by Paul Krutko, SPARK
CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Jan Garfinkle

Founder and Managing Director Arboretum VenturesAnn Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity capture the flavor of my one-on-one conversations with over one hundred key economic leaders in the region, including private sector CEOs, elected and appointed public sector leaders, and the executive leadership of key non-profit and academic ...

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Posted: Wed May 2 4:16 p.m. by Paul Krutko, SPARK
CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Jeff Freyer

Jeff Freyer, Regional Vice President of Business Services, Comcast Business Class Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity capture the flavor of my one-on-one conversations with over one hundred key economic leaders in the region, including private sector CEOs, elected and appointed public sector leaders, and the executive ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 25 4:15 p.m. by Paul Krutko, SPARK
CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Stephen Forrest

Stephen Forrest, Vice President for Research, University of Michigan Since joining Ann Arbor SPARK as President and CEO in early 2011, I've met with over one hundred key economic leaders in the region, including private sector CEOs, elected and appointed public sector leaders, and the executive leadership of key non-profit ...

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Posted: Fri Nov 4 10:18 a.m. by Paula Gardner News Director
Michael Finney: From Ann Arbor to Lansing ... to Detroit?

Michael Finney ran Ann Arbor SPARK since its inception, then moved to Lansing as Gov. Rick Snyder overhauled the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Now, according to a report, he's a lead contender to run Detroit if the city ends up getting an emergency manager.

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Posted: Tue May 10 10:43 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Ann Arbor SPARK says local companies it assisted in 2010 plan to add 1,425 jobs

(This story was written by Ryan Stanton and Nathan Bomey.) Economic development group Ann Arbor SPARK said that 42 of the companies it assisted in 2010 announced plans to eventually add 1,425 jobs, according the group's 2010 annual report, which was released Monday night at Ann Arbor City Council's meeting.

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Posted: Wed Apr 27 6:21 p.m. by Tom Perkins AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist

The Ypsilanti Public School District administration and its support staff union have reached a tentative contract agreement that, if ratified, will save the district $2 million. The agreement calls for wage cuts of 2 percent and 6 percent for the Ypsilanti Support Staff Association's approximately 200 members over the next ...

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Posted: Tue Feb 15 11:40 a.m. by Juliana Keeping AnnArbor.com Health & Environment Reporter

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will offer free kidney screenings to check for chronic kidney disease on March 10. The event marks National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 900,000 Michigan adults have chronic kidney disease. In conjunction with the kidney ...

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Posted: Mon Feb 14 9:54 a.m. by Events Admin AnnArbor.com
Posted: Wed Jan 19 6 a.m. by Lisa Allmendinger Regional Reporter
Cozy Corner: "The Chocolate Pirate Plot" a sweet treat without the guilt of calories

The Chocolate Pirate PlotA Chocoholic MysteryBy JoAnna CarlHardback, $21.95, 232 pages I love pirate stories. And cozies set in Michigan. And a delicious chocolate bonbon treat filled with soft caramel. If you’re like me, you’ll grab a hot chocolate (with little marshmallows on top), settle in and rip through “The ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 18 10 a.m. by Kathleen Lundberg AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
'Along the Bridle Path' - a new blog dedicated to horse lovers

First Breyer horse model, circa 1960s. Horses draw you in with their beauty and strength. They captivate with ever changing form and mood, tethered as they are to the land and the elements. Equine instincts, motives and behaviors are quite different from our own. Working with horses and the people ...

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Posted: Mon Dec 13 4:30 p.m. by Paula Gardner News Director

Michael Finney, the first CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK is leaving the group to take over as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., Gov.-elect Rick Snyder announced today. As Finney moves into the statewide leadership role, Skip Simms will take over as interim president and CEO of the Washtenaw ...

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