Articles tagged: top 5
column: Conference center - again? My Top 5 questions about Ann Arbor's downtown development
Posted: Jan 20, 2013Development efforts are back in Ann Arbor, where recent news focuses on high-rise developments, the vision for city-owned property downtown and how to create the best mix for the downtown area. The Ann Arbor DDA ... Read more »
With Video and Poll: Top 5 things to do and see at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Posted: Jan 19, 2013Since the wheel was invented, humans have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy figuring out how to travel faster and with more style than our neighbors. The North American International Auto Show is ... Read more »
Business Review's Top 5: The most important things Ann Arbor residents want from Borders Group Inc.
Posted: Dec 12, 2010Borders Group Inc. announced last week that third quarter losses grew in 2010, illustrating ongoing instability of its turnaround plan. We understand that headquarters is focused on changing that. But we also see an insular ... Read more »
Business Review's Top 5: Indicators that Ann Arbor may not be ready to support a conference center
Posted: Dec 01, 2010Ann Arbor may be able to make use of a new conference center: But can a proposal to build one on top of the Library Lot really be in the city's best interest? A consultant ... Read more »
Top 5: Signs that the Ann Arbor area will have a good spring
Posted: Mar 21, 2010Recent spring-like weather reminded the region that spring is coming. We know that the state and nation still have challenges. But we’re also inspired by the warmer days and increase in sunshine - and found ... Read more »
Top 5 reasons why Toyota could suffer long-term effects from its quality crisis
Posted: Feb 14, 2010Toyota is facing a severe quality crisis. The Japanese automaker has recalled millions of vehicles with potential accelerator pedal problems. Now, the 2010 version of the popular Prius hybrid is said to have brake problems. ... Read more »
Top 5 ways to give Michigan’s distressed cities, workers a leg up
Posted: Jan 31, 2010Business leaders, political officials and university leaders gathered at the Southeast Michigan Regional Stakeholders Event at Washtenaw Community College on Friday to discuss collaborative ways to boost Michigan. One of the themes was boosting Michigan’s ... Read more »
Top 5 announcements to watch for at the 2010 Detroit auto show
Posted: Jan 10, 2010The 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit offers a rare chance for the automakers to steer the global conversation toward their products instead of their difficulties. The auto companies typically keep their announcements ... Read more »
Top 5: Benefits to the pending chamber merger in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
Posted: Dec 27, 2009News that the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti chambers of commerce planned to merge in January is a good sign that regional consolidation could gain traction in Washtenaw County in 2010. Here are some of the ... Read more »
Top 5: Critical food safety violations in Washtenaw County restaurants
Posted: Nov 23, 2009Not keeping food hot or cold enough is the No. 1 critical violation Washtenaw County restaurants are cited for, according to Kristen Schweighoefer of the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division. The county inspects restaurants every ... Read more »
Top 5: Signs from local retailers this holiday season is on track
Posted: Nov 22, 2009Here are some of our observations and conversations that give us confidence that local retailers have a chance of posting decent sales this year despite the overall economy. Read more »
Top 5 examples outsiders are learning Ann Arbor is a good place to do business
Posted: Nov 15, 2009We spend a lot of time covering the local business community, including what makes this region a good place to do business. But we’ve seen several recent signs that people outside of this area recognize ... Read more »
Top 5 abandoned eyesores in Ann Arbor that need redevelopment
Posted: Nov 01, 2009Craig Schubiner, owner of Georgetown Mall, recently complained to the city about the expansion of Casa Dominick’s - which we find ironic given the status of his empty mall and its potential to harm the ... Read more »
Top 5: Things we’d like to see Bill Martin do after he retires as the University of Michigan athletic director
Posted: Oct 25, 20091. Plan a landmark development for the Brown Block. We know you won’t build it if it doesn’t make sense. But we’d like to see your vision for what could transform downtown Ann Arbor.2. Tell ... Read more »
Top 5 possibilities for the Ann Arbor News building
Posted: Oct 18, 2009The downtown Ann Arbor News property went on the market this week, with the asking price of $9 million for the building at Huron and Division, the adjacent parking lot and another parking lot with ... Read more »
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