Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has collaborated with several Washtenaw County breweries and restaurants to fund the construction of a house for a local family through the 2026 House that Beer Built fundraiser.
Many downtown businesses took a long time to restore their pre-pandemic business hours, but this year has brought several new additions to Ann Arbor's late-night scene.
The Ann Arbor brewery's Panda hazy double IPA earned silver in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category, beating out over 127 other entries.
Ann Arbor SPARK's 2026 annual meeting emphasized the Ann Arbor area's innovation ecosystem as a bulwark against tumultuous times, while also recognizing top local entrepreneurial achievers.
A Michigan Municipal League program helps Ypsi and other municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance.
Ypsilanti-based gardening nonprofit Growing Hope wants community members to help shape the future of a program that allows home and hobby gardeners to share a cooperative farmers market booth.
The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs' needs.
Bloodroot Herb Shop founder Alex Crofoot says the clinic builds on a longstanding vision to integrate free care into her shop’s broader model.
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.
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