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Kara Inmon, Darius Smith, and J.B. Ricks at the Food Folks Fun studio in Ypsi.

New Ypsi-based podcast network aims to uplift local community and neighboring businesses

The new podcast network Food Folks Fun will showcase a variety of local voices in order to promote the businesses, organizations, and people of Depot Town and beyond.

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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.

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.

University of Michigan associate professor Thomas McKenney and students tour the Mark W. Barker, the first commercial vessel to be built on the Great Lakes in more than 40 years, in River Rouge.
U-M leads in national effort to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding

Spurred by China's current dominance in shipbuilding and America's reliance on foreign shipyards, the University of Michigan is leading efforts to train the needed workforce and develop a statewide maritime strategy.

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.

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.

The taphouse at hear.say brewing + theater.
Ann Arbor brewery and improv theater flourishes in its first year

Owner Tony DeRosa's enthusiasm for both comedy and beer have helped his business, hear.say brewing + theater, take off since it opened last fall at 2350 W. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor. 

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.

The Metric Marketing team.
Saline’s Metric Marketing makes Inc. list of fastest-growing Midwest companies for third year

Metric Marketing is one of only 12 companies in the state of Michigan, and the only one in Washtenaw County, to make the list.  

Gordon "Big" Dooley with merchandise from his clothing line, Husky Life. Free coaching from the Small Business Success program helped Dooley refine his business plan.
New program offers free support for entrepreneurs in Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe counties

From increasing search engine traffic to overcoming burnout, small business owners in Washtenaw County and beyond are benefiting from Ann Arbor SPARK's new Small Business Support program.

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