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Owners Jennifer Haglund and Mark Bogard at Bird Dog Baking.
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ProModel grows step by step with Ann Arbor's economy

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Source: Concentrate
ProModel's Ann Arbor office has hired 38 people over the last couple of years, and expects to add yet more. Good thing the predictive analytics firm moved into its office before downtown's real estate market started feeling the squeeze.
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U-M Desai Accelerator announces 2016 cohort of startups

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Source: Concentrate
The University of Michigan's Desai Accelerator announced its second cohort of startups. A group of six promising young companies were selected from more than the 80 that applied.
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The Science of Growth: Venture capitalist's book examines why some startups change the world

Steven Thomas KentWednesday, April 27, 2016
Why do some businesses fail and others flourish? Pittsburgh venture capitalist and former entrepreneur Sean Ammirati discusses his new book The Science of Growth, which looks at why some promising companies peter out while others continue to prosper.  
Feature Story Gillian Ream Gainsley at AAATA Headquarters Community Development

Leveling the playing field: Addressing issues of equity in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti transit

Patrick DunnWednesday, April 27, 2016
With recent changes to its route services, AAATA is attempting to address issues of transit equity between Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. It's an important and much-needed change, but leaders admit "we still have some work to do."  
Feature Story Science Of Growth 2016 Economic Development

Join us for Lunch & Learn: The Science of Growth

Concentrate StaffWednesday, April 27, 2016
Learn how to successfully take your business to the next level. Serial entrepreneur and author of Science of Growth Sean Ammirati will offer small and mid-size innovative business leaders his playbook for growth at tomorrow's Lunch & Learn. Register now!
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The Backstory: Ain't no party like an Ann Arbor party

Patti SmithWednesday, April 27, 2016
With the annual Water Hill Music Fest coming up this weekend, Concentrate's resident historian Patti Smith takes a gander back at Ann Arbor's long-standing desire to party hearty.
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Neuro Fitness opens in Ann Arbor as first step in U.S. expansion plan

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Source: Concentrate
Neuro Fitness Wellness Center is opening its second location in Ann Arbor, and it's the first step toward a plan for nationwide expansion across the U.S..
Development News City Of Ypsi Economic Development

Ypsilanti creates NEZ tax incentives for city's south side

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Source: Concentrate
The city of Ypsilanti is giving a boost to the neighborhoods on its south side now that the Ypsilanti City Council has passed a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone covering roughly 10 percent of the city’s housing stock.
Innovation News Civionics Economic Development

Civionics to expand sensor pilot with local manufacturer

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Source: Concentrate
Ann Arbor-based Civionics has changed the focus of its sensor technology, and its pivot in marketplace looks promising.
Innovation News Neurable Kids and Education

Personal tragedy inspires launch of U-M spin-out, Neurable

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Source: Concentrate
Neurable, a new University of Michigan spin-out that is developing a non-invasive brain-computer interface, is inspired by its founder's personal experience with physical tragedy.
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Invasives, beware! Michigan gets organized about fighting exotic species

Patrick DunnWednesday, April 13, 2016
The collaborative approach to fighting invasive species is—pardon the pun—growing like a weed in Michigan. Find out how we stand a better chance of eradicating nature's monsters through collaboration.
Feature Story Lon and Diane Stratton of Stratton Camera Economic Development

Local filmmakers weigh in on the demise of Michigan's film incentive program

Jenn McKeeWednesday, April 13, 2016
Michigan's ambitious and controversial film incentive program is officially dead. So what does that mean for the future of local filmmakers? And what kind of legacy has it left behind?
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Toyota to build driveless vehicle R&D site in Ann Arbor

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Source: Spark Blog
Autonomous vehicle research is all the rage, and Toyota is getting in on the action with a new R&D center in Ann Arbor.
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Plans for Ann Arbor's The Glen evolve into mix of hotel and apartments

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Source: Concentrate
The Glen development near downtown Ann Arbor has tweaked its construction plans after speaking with city and local residents, adding rental apartments to its hotel plans.
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Sizzles Burgers and Subs brings Mediterranean twist to downtown Ypsilanti

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Source: Concentrate
American dream in action. Dearborn resident Mohamed Fayed left his job at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems to become his own boss. Now he's opening Sizzles Burgers and Subs in a long neglected storefront in downtown Ypsilanti.
Innovation News Clarity Quest Economic Development

Clarity Quest Marketing capitalizes on patience, focus

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Source: Concentrate
Ann Arbor-based Clarity Quest Marketing is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, and an annual revenue spike of 25 percent.
Innovation News Michigan Venture Capital Association Economic Development

Michigan venture capital growth outstrips national averages

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Source: Concentrate
The Michigan Venture Capital Association reports that Michigan enjoyed its best year ever for venture capital investment in 2015, clocking in at $328 million.
Feature Story Rob Hess of Go! Ice Cream Arts and Culture

Five local building blogs you should be reading

Jon ZemkeWednesday, April 6, 2016
Want a real-time indicator of a community's economic health? Look for where the construction or, even better, restoration is occurring. Concentrate has put together a list of five Ann Arbor area construction blogs worth following.
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The Backstory: Ann Arbor loves a parade

Patti F. SmithWednesday, April 6, 2016
After celebrating in the Festifools and Fool Moon festivities this past weekend you might find yourself wondering, "how come there aren't more parades in Ann Arbor?" Well, once upon a time, there were. A lot more. Patti Smith, Concentrate's resident historian, adds 'em up.
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Construction of craftsman-style homes set for Ann Arbor's Banyan Court

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Source: Concentrate
Construction is scheduled to begin on new set of Craftsman-style homes in Banyan Court, one of the rare subdivisions built inside the freeway loop around Ann Arbor.
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