Articles tagged: economy
Analysis: Does Washtenaw County need to attract a major corporate headquarters?
Posted: Mar 31, 2013Is attracting a major corporate headquarters vital to Washtenaw County's economic growth? Read more »
View the full 2013-2015 Economic Outlook report for Washtenaw County
Posted: Mar 27, 2013University of Michigan economists George Fulton and Donald Grimes released their annual economic outlook report for Washtenaw County on Wednesday. Read more »
Economic forecast: Washtenaw County in the midst of a 6-year economic rebound, adding 25,000 jobs
Posted: Mar 27, 2013Washtenaw County is in the middle of a six-year economic rebound that will result in 25,000 new jobs and replenish all the jobs lost during the recession. Read more »
Ways you can invest in the local economy: Get advice at next Sustainable Ann Arbor forum
Posted: Feb 13, 2013If you live in Ann Arbor, there's a good chance you've heard the message "Buy Local," and you probably know there's a ripple effect for every dollar spent at a locally owned business. "A mere ... Read more »
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Real estate recovery: 2012 Washtenaw County home sales up 9.2 percent
Posted: Jan 27, 2013With historically low interest rates, declining inventory and a rebounding economy, 2012 was the best year for the Washtenaw County housing market in half a decade. Read more »
COLUMN: 2013 Forecast: Economy-out of the woods yet?
Posted: Jan 18, 2013See the entire report here. Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing future hot button issues. Is ... Read more »
Eastern Michigan squares off with rival Western Michigan in final road contest of the season
Posted: Nov 16, 2012As the 2012 college football season winds down for the Eastern Michigan football team, head coach Ron English is encouraged that his team is still fighting hard despite being 1-9 on the season and 0-6 ... Read more »
University of Michigan economists: US job recovery halfway there
Posted: Nov 15, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Federal Reserve's Charles Evans in Ann Arbor: U.S. economy 'simply not resilient enough'
Posted: Sep 18, 2012Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Charles Evans has one word for the U.S. economic recovery so far: Disappointing. Read more »
Bridge Magazine: Average vehicle price may hit $50,000 in 10 years, expert says
Posted: Aug 07, 2012New federal fuel-efficiency standards are going to increase the average price of vehicles to $50,000 in the next decade, according to a veteran auto industry analyst. Read more »
COLUMN: Immigration: Can newcomers save America's economy?
Posted: May 02, 2012This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing immigration. Immigrants are more likely than native-born Americans to start new businesses. ... Read more »
Stronger Michigan economy could hurt Romney's chances
Posted: Apr 19, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
OPINION: Don't let Michigan cities die the death of a thousand cuts; let's raise revenues
Posted: Apr 01, 2012At the March 19 public forum in Ann Arbor on the emergency manager law there were four speakers: the gentlemen who manages emergency managers, an advocate to repeal the E.M. law, an E.M. from Benton ... Read more »
EDITORIAL: Latest economic report welcome news for Ann Arbor area; Film Festival turns 50
Posted: Apr 01, 2012Musings on the news of the past week: If you’re weary of the prolonged economic slump that we’ve been suffering through, news came out this past week that could leave you absolutely giddy. According to ... Read more »
with poll: Don't push the panic button: Ann Arbor's downtown is evolving, not floundering
Posted: Feb 05, 2012Worrying about the fate of downtown has a long tradition in Ann Arbor. In 1938, the introduction of parking meters had some predicting doom for downtown. In 1970, the doubling of parking rates -- from ... Read more »
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