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Washtenaw County in the midst of a 6-year economic rebound, adding 25,000 jobs
A Barracuda Networks employee works on computer systems at the company's downtown Ann Arbor office.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.comRelated story: Live feed from annual Washtenaw County Oulook event...
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Washtenaw among counties risking state funds for lengthy labor contracts
Legislation passed by a Republican-controlled House panel could put some state funding at risk for local governments that sign long labor contracts before Michigan's right-to-work law takes effect....
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Ann Arbor needs more engineers and programmers to fuel new-look auto industry
Center for Automotive Research vice president Sean McAlinden told the Washtenaw County Economic Club that the "Big 3" auto companies are as profitable as they've ever been.Courtney Sacco |...
View ArticleView the full 2013-2015 Economic Outlook report for Washtenaw County
University of Michigan economists George Fulton and Donald Grimes released their annual economic outlook report for Washtenaw County on Wednesday. The forecast predicts the county will add 12,961 new...
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Faurecia hopes to build North American headquarters in Auburn Hills
French automotive components manufacturer Faurecia plans to build a new North American headquarters and technical center in Auburn Hills, according to a report on Crain’s Detroit Business. The...
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Workshop on building relationships with prospects, and more
Datebook is your source for information about important business events going on in the greater Ann Arbor area. FEATURED EVENT: • Wednesday: Selling Smart Workshop - Building Trusting Relationships by...
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Saint Joseph Mercy's Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute celebrates National...
In honor of American Heart Month and National Sweet Potato Month, both celebrated in February, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System's Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute hosted a “Mr. Sweet Potato...
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People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including ProTect...
Chris Ring From new hires and promotions to industry awards, here’s a roundup of achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Ann Arbor-based ProTect Painters Franchise,...
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Ypsilanti appoints new fire chief with $84K salary
The city of Ypsilanti has selected a new fire chief, who will be tasked with leading the department forward as it deals with mounting budget restraints. Captain Max Anthouard, who was serving as the...
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Washtenaw Community College to offer tuition freeze for students who...
For Washtenaw Community College students who plan to enroll in fall classes before Aug. 1, the school is offering an extra early-bird incentive: a 0 percent increase on your tuition. WCC students who...
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Officials want new Pittsfield Township farmers market to promote local-level...
The Pittsfield Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the establishment of a farmers market to open this summer. Beginning June 6, the market will be open 2 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, which...
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A123 Systems renamed B456 Systems following bankruptcy purchase
As part of it's purchase through bankruptcy of A123 Systems, Chinese auto supplier Wanxiang Group was required to give the company a new name, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press....
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Pittsfield Township passes truck route ordinance to reduce traffic through...
Pittsfield Township Supervisor Mandy Grewal said the township has long struggled to mitigate traffic cutting through residential neighborhoods. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.comCommercial trucks driving...
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Lifelong Michigan man Frederick 'Bud' Stein remembered for constant...
Frederick “Bud” Stein, a consummate “man behind the scenes” at the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club, University of Michigan sporting events and the U-M Alumni Association, died Wednesday at his Ann Arbor home....
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Mark's Carts hosting preview night Friday before official opening next week
Mark's Carts is off West Washington and South Ashley streets in downtown Ann Arbor. AnnArbor.com file photoMark’s Carts outdoor food courtyard in downtown Ann Arbor is planning to open just in time...
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Big data startup DeepField moves into Ann Arbor's growing tech corridor
Chief data scientist Naim Falandino shows of DeepField's new office space on East Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor.Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.comAnn Arbor’s “tech hub” on East Liberty Street added...
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The end of Ypsilanti's one-way streets? City examining feasibility
Huron Street, pictured on the left, and Hamilton Street, pictured on the right, could be converted into two-way streets. A possible roundabout also is being suggested for the streets.Daniel Brenner |...
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Growing Hope sets $20K fundraising goal for new raised-bed garden program
Growing Hope, an Ypsilanti nonprofit, has launched a $20,000 fundraising campaign to pay for a new raised-bed garden program. Growing Hope is at 922 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti.Tom Perkins | For...
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Starbucks, Great Clips among tenants now open at Ann Arbor's Plymouth Road...
Developer Louis Johnson, left, general contractor Dave Hughes of Vanston/O'Brien Inc. and developer Jack Edelstein stand outside the new Plymouth Road Plaza in Ann Arbor.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comA...
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Washtenaw Avenue redevelopment: What's next for ex-Farmer Jack, Ypsi-Arbor...
County records show the owner of the former Farmer Jack building at 3020 Washtenaw in Ypsilanti Township is delinquent in taxes.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com The redevelopment of the former Farmer...
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