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Sarah Rigg

Sarah Rigg is a freelance writer and editor in Ypsilanti Township and the project manager of On the Ground Ypsilanti. She joined Concentrate as a news writer in early 2017 and is an occasional contributor to other Issue Media Group publications. You may reach her at sarahrigg1@gmail.com.

Sarah Rigg's Latest Articles

Bhushan Kulkarni.
Ann Arbor’s GDI Infotech celebrates 25 years in business

The IT company has experienced continued growth through two economic downturns, a major shift in corporate focus, and the spinoff of a successful second company.

John and Ruth Loomis.
Zingerman’s Creamery cofounder to open cheese shop in Saline

The Cheese Shop of Saline will offer a variety of cheeses, along with accompaniments like cured meats, olive oil, bread, wine, and craft beer.

SPARK 2016 and 2017 FastTrack Award winners.
See which companies were recognized for up to a decade of 20% annual growth at FastTrack Awards

Ann Arbor SPARK honored 18 area companies showing above-average growth at its recent annual meeting, including software company Llamasoft, which has received the award for 10 years in a row.

Design rendering of the renovated Strong Hall.
Designs released, WEOC contribution announced for EMU Strong Hall renovation

The Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium will recognize EMU's commitment to its early college program with a financial contribution to the $40 million renovation project, set to begin this summer.

Maps of Online Tech's data centers.
Online Tech expands Midwestern reach with Kansas City acquisition

The acquisition of Echo Cloud brings the Ann Arbor company up to a total of seven data centers across Missouri, Indiana, and Michigan.

LookOut simulator screenshot.
Quantum Signal seeks test subjects for USDOT-funded driver education simulator

Drivers fresh out of training understand the mechanics of navigating in an automobile but don’t have the real-world experience that helps seasoned motorists avoid hazards. That’s where the LookOut driving simulator comes in.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs.
Take a look inside the Lodi Township home seeking an ultra-rare green building certification

Washtenaw County residents will have a chance to mark Earth Day with a tour of the home, which was built to the stringent, eco-friendly requirements of the Living Building Challenge.

The interior of HOMES Brewery.
HOMES brewery opens, spotlighting sour beers and Asian street food

Ann Arbor's ninth brewery has been delayed due to red tape and building renovations, but it plans to distinguish itself through unique offerings and a focus on its west-side community.

Michigan Venture Capital Association executive director Maureen Miller Brosnan.
Report: Ann Arbor still the center of Michigan’s growing venture capital ecosystem

The Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2017 research report shows growth both in the number of venture-backed startups and the number of venture capital investment professionals working in the state.

Invest Detroit Ventures logo.
First Capital Fund established to help Michigan’s early-stage startups thrive

Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and New Economy Initiative, the fund's goal is to raise $4.2 million in two years and offer up to $150,000 in capital to early-stage startups. 

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