Ann Arbor does it up different. That's the message that will echo throughout the U.S. when a new Pure Michigan national cable TV advertising campaign hits airwaves across the country soon.
Washtenaw County will be at the center of a new $1 million national advertising campaign planned to showcase the area's opportunities for business and tourism.
Michigan may be lucky to see much of an economic boost from new tax laws that take effect in 2012, according to a report evaluating the changes put into place by Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and the GOP-controlled House and Senate during the first half of the year.
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners gave initial approval Wednesday night to consolidate three county departments into one new service unit officially called the Office of Community and Economic Development.
Saline is considering a new zoning district for its downtown to encourage economic development and officials will host a workshop on June 29 to get input from the community. The city is considering the use of “form-based (zoning) techniques” that are designed to permit and encourage mixed use, walkability,and economic ...
The debate over a legislative proposal that would authorize a public-private partnership to build a new bridge spanning the Detroit River is defined by misinformation. Both sides agree on that. Which side is perpetuating the misinformation? That's where the disagreement starts — and it's a bitter one.
Washtenaw County's economic development group is inviting Brighton and four surrounding townships in the Livingston County community to join its effort, LivingstonDaily.com is reporting.
The landlords for SPARK East's headquarters in downtown Ypsilanti say in an article on Freep.com that the tax cuts proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder will stifle the type of development that now houses the business incubator.
A $25 million investment in the expansion of an Ypsilanti tool manufacturer will result in up to 43 new jobs and a new research and development center. American Broach, based at 575 S. Mansfield, hopes to use state and local tax incentives to help fund the expansion and job growth, ...
Mark Swanson knows about authentic taste. As a child, a saleswoman tried to convince him that carob tasted like chocolate. Swanson didn’t buy it. So when he ate gluten-free gravies and sauces on the market that claimed to have beef or chicken flavor, he didn’t buy that either. “They tasted ...
Ann Arbor-based HealthMedia Inc. is armed with new data showing the direct cost benefits of its digital health coaching software as laid out in a 5-year study involving chronic disease patients. The data comes at a good time as the firm plans to pursue new market opportunities under its new ...
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 ...
Tecumseh Products plans to develop a state-of-the-art technology center in the 50,000-square-foot building it purchased earlier this month, corporate officials said today. CEO Jim Wainwright said the building - located near South State and Textile roads - will become the Tecumseh Technology Center, with employees moving into the center by ...
General Motors is being reborn today as a public company thanks to a stock offering worth what looks like a record-setting $23 billion - a move that will end the government's role as majority shareholder after a $50 billion bailout. But will Americans respond to it? Will you?
Kroger Co. is seeking $82.2 million in bond financing to fund new gas station construction, store expansion or renovations at 36 of its Michigan stores. The local impact of the plan totals $3.325 million, with plans for a $2.5 million store upgrade on Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor and a ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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