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Concentrate Speaker Event: Downtown Ann Arbor’s New Entrepreneurs

By Concentrate Staff

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Arts & Culture

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January 30, 2013

Change is inevitable. Slowly but surely Ann Arbor's downtown is reflecting that fact as old businesses fade away and new businesses move in. Concentrate's January speaker event looks at downtown's next generation of entrepreneur - who they are, the challenges they face, the experiences they've had, and the things they'd like to see in our community. Join us for a spirited conversation at The Bar At Braun Ct. TOMORROW for happy hour. Sign up now, space is limited!

Happy Holidays!

By Concentrate Staff

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General

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December 19, 2012

The writers, photographers, and editors of Concentrate wish all of our readers a happy holiday and jubilant new year! We'll be taking two weeks off to spend time with family and friends, wear embarrassing sweaters, catch a few movies, and, most importantly, catch up on sleep. We'll return on Jan. 9 with more stories of innovation and growth.

Concentrate Speaker Event: Entre-SLAM!

By Concentrate Staff

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Entrepreneurship

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November 28, 2012

Poetry Slams, The Moth Story Hour... entrepreneurs have a story to tell too. That's where the Entre-Slam comes in. Concentrate has asked its creators -Christa Chambers-Price and Jeanne Ballew- to explain why live storytelling is an important business skill and to hold a slam for us. Come be a judge or participate. There's a cash prize ...and pickles! Sign up now for Thursday's event!

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Concentrate Staff

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General

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November 14, 2012

Cicero once said: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." With that in mind, Concentrate will be off next week to celebrate Thanksgiving. We'll be back Nov. 28 with more stories of growth and innovation. Enjoy the holiday!

Concentrate Speaker Event: Food Cart Culture

By Concentrate Staff

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Arts & Culture

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October 10, 2012

San Francisco, Austin, Portland, OR... and now Ann Arbor. Food carts have been attributed with creating entrepreneurial opportunities for their owners and revitalizing neighborhoods. Concentrate's Speaker Series has invited Mark Hodesh, some of the vendors at Mark's Carts, a food writer and a food cart researcher to talk about this innovative dining trend and what it means for the communities they're in. Sign up now for TOMORROW's event.

Concentrate Speaker Event: Art In Public Places

By Concentrate Staff

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General

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September 19, 2012

Since its launch, Ann Arbor's Percent For Art Program has been a political football. Now, there's a move to create an Art In Public Places millage. Concentrate has invited Deb Polich, director of the Arts Alliance and ArtTrain, and A2 city councilmember Christopher Taylor to talk about the value of public art and what the millage might mean for our community. Join us Thursday, Sept. 27!

Concentrate Is Taking An End Of Summer Break

By Concentrate Staff

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General

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August 22, 2012

We're giving our hardworking staff a well-deserved break as summer winds down and back-to-school efforts begin. We will return with more inspired Concentrate stories and events on September 12. See you then!

Concentrate Speaker Event: Regional Transit

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General

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August 15, 2012

From the Woodward Avenue Corridor to Downtown Detroit to DTW Airport to U of M's campus, how we connect our communities via mass transit is vital to Michigan's future growth and prosperity. Concentrate has invited Megan Owens, executive director of Transportation Riders United, and County Commissioner Conan Smith to talk about the development of regional transportation and what it means for both Metro Detroit and Washtenaw County. Sign up now for Thursday's event!

Concentrate Speaker Event: Downtown Development And Our Cultural Institutions

By Concentrate Staff

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Arts & Culture

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July 25, 2012

How do you create a downtown that accommodates the current character and changing needs of the community? How do those choices impact our cultural institutions? Concentrate and the Ann Arbor DDA present the last in our "Great Places" speaker series. Melanie Piana of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance will talk about building a redevelopment ready community, and local cultural leaders will weigh in on what they desire from Ann Arbor's downtown. Sign up now for tomorrow's event!

Happy Fourth of July!

By Concentrate Staff

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General

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June 27, 2012

The editorial staff of Concentrate would like to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July. We'll be spending the week barbecuing, catching up on summer movies, and sampling Michigan's finest microbrews. Some time in a hammock may also be involved. We'll see you again on July 11th with a brand spanking new issue!