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Ann Arbor SPARK President and CEO Paul Krutko speaks at SPARK's annual meeting.

Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting highlights economic development wins and climate change threats

The event showcased SPARK's achievements in fostering economic growth and innovation in Washtenaw County, while its keynote speaker discussed climate change's potential impact on the county's economy.

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The Ann Arbor District Library's Downtown Library.
Ann Arbor District Library to offer downtown retail spaces with rents as low as $150/month

The retail suites, dubbed Lobby Shops, will be available for a six-month lease with an option to renew for another six months. Monthly rent ranges from $100 to $250.

Michigan Stadium.
Report finds $226 million economic impact in Ann Arbor from 2024 U-M football season

The study reports that 2024-2025 U-M football home games generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County.

Nancy Park in Gault Village.
Gault Village residents plan cleanup and other community events for Ypsi Township neighborhood

The "Gault Village Glow-Up," organized by Gault Village resident Regan Hizer, is the first of many planned events intended to foster a sense of unity throughout the neighborhood.

Students work in a lab at WCC.
WCC to launch programs preparing students for growing semiconductor and battery industries

Washtenaw Community College was recently awarded nearly $2 million through three Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants to launch new degree and certificate programs that support Michigan’s growing semiconductor and battery manufacturing industries.

Economists Donald Grimes (center) and Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich (right) present the 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Annual report finds “headwinds” for Washtenaw County’s economic outlook

The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented on April 24.

A trial run for the Traveling Sound Museum event at Ypsilanti Community Middle School last year.
“Traveling Sound Museum” brings the science of music to Ypsi in two free events

As part of its mission to bring arts and culture programming to all parts of Washtenaw County, A2 Jazz Fest will bring a free "Traveling Sound Museum" to two locations in Ypsilanti in May in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
Nonprofit to implement action plan for child care crisis in Washtenaw County

The Ann Arbor-based nonprofit Child Care Network has been chosen to lead Michigan’s Regional Child Care Coalitions for Washtenaw County and several other Michigan counties.

A promotional image for the inaugural Creative Mornings Ann Arbor event, featuring speaker Hien Lam.
Creative Mornings launches free monthly community-building event in Ann Arbor

Creative Mornings Ann Arbor, a new free monthly breakfast lecture series for Ann Arbor's creative community, kicks off this week.

Wilson Marine Brighton aprentice Brad Tyler.
Apprenticeship fair offers paid, on-the-job training opportunities in Washtenaw County

A collaborative of 10 Washtenaw County organizations will host its second annual Apprenticeship Fair on May 1 from 4-7 p.m. at Ypsilanti Community High School.

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