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MichBio industry expo starts Wednesday in East Lansing
MichBio, the state’s trade organization for biosciences companies, opens its MichBio Expo on Wednesday amid hopes of industry leaders that Michigan can attract more investment to the sector. CEO...
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Coming to downtown Ann Arbor corner next to U-M's Diag: Walgreens?
A proposal submitted to Ann Arbor's Historic District Commission calls for the installation of Walgreens signs.City of Ann ArborThe largest drugstore chain in the U.S. wants to open in a high-profile...
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CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Ken Fischer
Ken Fischer, University Musical Society 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...
View ArticleMarketing Roundtable: Social, Local, Mobile, and more
Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area. FEATURED EVENT: • Tuesday: Marketing Roundtable - SoLoMo: Social, Local, Mobile. 5:40-7...
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Washtenaw County Trial Court judge administers Cooley voluntary Pro Bono...
The Hon. Timothy P. Connors of the Washtenaw County Trial Court administered the Cooley Voluntary Pro Bono Pledge to Thomas M. Cooley Law School students, faculty, staff and alumni at Cooley’s Ann...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Ann Arbor...
Terry Jones From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here’s a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of...
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LectureTools is second U-M startup acquired in 1-month period
Another Ann Arbor-based startup has attracted the attention and interest from a major company. Echo360, a Virginia-based innovative education company, announced Wednesday it had acquired University of...
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Top 4 TechCrunch Takeaways: How Southeast Michigan can realize its startup...
There was palpable excitement at the TechCrunch Meetup event at the Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit on Wednesday evening. Everyone seemed to feel that the region is on the verge of something very special....
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Black Friday moves to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day for U.S. Walmart stores
It's official: Black Friday isn't just about Friday anymore. Walmart - the nation's largest retailer - will rollback hours on what used to be a post-Thanksgiving shopping ritual to even earlier on...
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Sweetwaters expands: Ann Arbor-based coffee shop to open first Ypsilanti store
Sweetwaters general manager Laurie Vaquera inside the coffee shop's East Washington Street store.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comA 20-year-old local coffee shop plans to expand beyond its Ann Arbor...
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U-M undergraduates host big names at first Sports Business Conference
A sports business conference in Ann Arbor Friday includes a trio of big names Stephen Ross owner of the the Miami Dolphins and namesake for the University of Michigan Business School; Mike Tirico...
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Passport Lounge closed for renovation; no timetable for re-opening
Passport Restaurant and Lounge at 3776 S. State St. is missing its distinctive sign as it closes indefinitely for renovations.Ben Freed | AnnArbor.com The Passport Restaurant and Lounge on South State...
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Great Clips to replace Little Caesars in lineup at Plymouth Road Plaza
A national hair salon franchise plans to join the tenant lineup at the Plymouth Road Plaza under construction on Ann Arbor's north side. Great Clips franchisee Mike Schoonmaker signed a lease recently...
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Free cyber-safety class aimed at businesses of all sizes
Any business no matter what size is at risk of cyber crime. That's according to WC4, the Washtenaw County Cyber Citizenship Coalition, which is hosting a free class Monday, Nov. 12, about protecting...
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Top 4 strategies local businesses employ to tackle the holiday shopping season
Michelle Spoljaric, of Portland, OR, shops with her daughter Sarah Drew, of Ann Arbor, as they look over a Christmas calendar at Rock Paper Scissors on Main Street.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comIt’s...
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How a cold-calling failure could lead to networking success
Photo by Billy AlexanderMy wife, Lisa, used to work for a small start-up company. Having few other employees, the powers that be of that firm assigned her tasks which ranged over a wide spectrum, from...
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Industrial display company Dynics plans 2nd Ann Arbor area expansion of 2012
Avis Farms tenant Dynics Industrial Computer Solutions has submitted plans to Pittsfield Township’s planning commission for its second expansion of 2012. The industrial displays and signage company...
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Zeeb Road Big Boy begins drive to aid superstorm Sandy victims, local...
Brothers Andy, Abdul and Fred Karkouli, from left, owners of the Zeeb Road Big Boy outside Ann Arbor. With them is manager Nicole Orfin.file photo "I feel so bad when I see the people (affected by...
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Detroit barbecue restaurant signs lease for former Packard Pub in Ann Arbor
The smell of smoked ribs, beef brisket and mashed sweet potatoes will be hitting the State and Packard area next year when a Detroit-based barbecue restaurant opens its doors. R.U.B. BBQ Pub, with...
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Here are the most American-made vehicles in the U.S.
"Buy American" - it's been a motto in Metro Detroit for decades. But how do you do that after the globalization of the auto industry? A recent report in TheStreet.com took a stab at showing U.S....
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