Economic Development

Vacant historic storefronts in downtown Ypsi become loft apartments

Eric Maurer, an Ypsilanti resident and EMU graduate, is hoping to renovate downtown vacant storefronts , turn the upper levels into loft apartments and revitalize the city's core. Profit would be nice too.

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Mexican officials looking to open 15 offices with 250 positions in the region

Mexican officials were in town last week to explore opening more than a dozen local offices for mostly auto-related businesses.

Ann Arbor-based Zattoo grows from 5 to 22, hiring up to 17 more

It's a media company with the brains of a computer science firm. Ann Arbor-based Zattoo is finding success in Europe with its internet-based live-streaming television.

Arbor Networks adds 16 employees, needs new offices

Arbor Networks is a global IT firm that specializes in security for service providers. They have recently added 16 to their roster and are still actively hiring.

SpamStopsHere quadruples staff since 2002

SpamStopsHere is not hardware or software but rather a managed service. This fact, along with the product's effectiveness has lead to the company's dramatic growth, adding 15 positions since 2002.

Ann Arbor’s Citi Centre Lofts become 4 Eleven Lofts, construction begins

Speak to any of the spokespeople for the development formerly known as Ann Arbor's CitiCentre Lofts and the response is: "No news." Truth or fiction?

Depot Town’s Thompson Block signs major tenant, close to signing a second

The latest redevelopment project in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town, the Thompson Block building, just signed its first major retail tenant is on the verge of inking a deal for another.

Abandoned Kresge store in Downtown Ypsi reborn as lofts, martini bar

A former Kresge’s department store in downtown Ypsilanti is about to find new life as a martini bar, set of lofts and Mongolian barbeque.

Ann Arbor-based Quantum Signal merges science and imagery, hiring 5 immediately

Quantum Signal has found a unique niche where imagery analysis combines with homeland security. And video games.

BMT Aerospace to use state bonds to finance expansion

The area's aerospace industry continues to grow with BMT announcing an expansion in Fraser.

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