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CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity, Bob Guenzel
Bob Guenzel, Retired Administrator, Washtenaw County Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcasts: Conversations on Economic Opportunity capture the flavor of my one-on-one conversations with over one hundred key...
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Three new stores to open this fall at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor
Several store closures in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall are paving the way for three new stores to open this fall. Three new stores are opening at Briarwood Mall this fall.Angela Cesere |...
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Domino's Pizza reports rise in profits
This story has been updated following a conference call with Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle. Domino’s Pizza posted an 11.5 percent increase in profits in the second quarter of 2012, according to an...
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Toyota Technical Center is branching out, and designing cars
This article was corrected to reflect that the engineers graduated from Michigan universities, not the University of Michigan. A report from Automotive News highlights the increased research and...
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Women's Exchange of Washtenaw 'Now We're Talking' conference, and more
Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area. FEATURED EVENT: • Sept. 13: The Women's Exchange of Washtenaw annual forum: Now We’re...
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Eye Gallery teams with Ozone House to offer free exams and glasses
As of Friday, July 20, The Eye Gallery has teamed with Washtenaw County nonprofit Ozone House to provide free, comprehensive eye exams and glasses to children whose families are members of Ozone...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Quinn Evans...
Alyce Riemenschneider From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here's a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Quinn Evans Architects has added...
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South State Street corridor study: Residents propose aesthetic,...
Plant trees. Develop parks, Install bike paths and maybe a few pieces of art. Those were some of the ideas put forth Wednesday night at the City of Ann Arbor’s second public input session for its...
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'Mash' whiskey and beer bar to open tonight in downtown Ann Arbor
Salsa nights and mojitos are being replaced with live music and whiskey as downtown Ann Arbor’s Cafe Habana Cellar Lounge transitions into a new concept this week. A rendering of the new sign planned...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open on East Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening in the former Allure Boutique space in Ann Arbor.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.com Three months after the owner of Allure Boutique closed his East Liberty Street store, the...
View ArticleWashtenaw County's unemployment rate rose slightly in June
Washtenaw County’s unemployment rate edged upward to 6.2 percent in June, up from 5.5 percent in May and 5 percent in April, according to statistics released Thursday by the Michigan Department of...
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Snyder says he plans Asia mission in September
Rick SnyderAl Goldis | The Associated PressGov. Rick Snyder says he's planning a trip to Asia in September in an effort to bring business to Michigan. Snyder told WVGR-FM on Thursday that the trade...
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Scio Township-based medical device manufacturer Terumo receives tax...
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems has been awarded a 12-year tax abatement by Scio Township for $4.9 million in capital investments to its headquarters in the township. Barbara Schmid, a spokeswoman for...
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Parents express frustrations during closing of Community Hospital Children's...
Chelsea parents are becoming increasingly frustrated with what many of them view as an evasive and uncaring attitude from the Chelsea Community Hospital regarding the closing of the hospital’s...
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Ads on toilet paper? U-M grad's unique product hits the Ann Arbor area
Patrons at Scio Township’s Bel-Mark Lanes will soon be face-to-face with advertisements on their bathroom tissue. Star Toilet Paper prints ads on rolls that are then provided to businesses.Photo from...
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Big Lots prepares to open Ann Arbor area store next week
The new Big Lots store in Pittsfield Township is expected to open no later than Aug. 2. Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comBig Lots’ closeout and overstock merchandise is hitting the Ann Arbor area next week...
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Fat Philly's & Burgers restaurant opens in Ypsilanti Township
Fat Philly's opened July 13 in Ypsilanti Township.Angela Cesere | AnnArbor.comA new family-style restaurant in Ypsilanti Township is serving up Philly cheese steak sandwiches, burgers, subs and...
View ArticleNew flight simulator at Ann Arbor Airport helps train pilots, cut costs
On Monday morning, I was flying over a cruise ship through an idyllic blue cloudless sky off the coast of St. Martin. Although I have never flown a plane before, I was able to guide the single-engine...
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The failure of prioritizing working vs. networking
Photo by stock.xchng user RAWKU5One of the challenges of networking in a business context is trying to prioritize where we devote our time. Which is more important, the networking or the work? To...
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Need a job? Ann Arbor businesses are hiring
From bars and restaurants to software companies and manufacturers, Ann Arbor area businesses are on the prowl for workers, the Detroit Free Press reports. Barracuda Networks plans to hire nearly 200...
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