The rise of Ann Arbor’s New West Side
With an influx of new businesses and some area stalwarts reinvesting in their longtime home turf, the area just west of Ann Arbor's Old West Side is becoming a destination neighborhood in its own right.
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German tech company opens first U.S. office at Ann Arbor SPARK
A German tech company specializing in streamlining business apps and digital processes says opening its first U.S. office in Ann Arbor was a simple decision.
Closing Time: The art of shutting down your business
There is no shortage of advice when it comes to starting or growing a business. But when it comes to shutting down, suddenly mums the word. Yet, there are right and wrong ways. Concentrate talks to David Hile of Hile Creative, who closed up shop after 31 years.
U-M business students learn to make money… and a difference
The mission to create profit and the mission to do good are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Students at U-M's Ross School of Business see the recently created Center for Social Impact as a pathway to doing both.
The Science of Growth: Venture capitalist’s book examines why some startups change the world
Why do some businesses fail and others flourish? Pittsburgh venture capitalist and former entrepreneur Sean Ammirati discusses his new book The Science of Growth, which looks at why some promising companies peter out while others continue to prosper.
Bigger partners, bigger risks: The cyber security challenges of scaling a startup
Expanding to work with larger partners or clients is exciting for any small business. But it also brings with it some significant new risks in terms of cyber security.
Breaking up the concrete: Innovation and rejuvenation in Ann Arbor office parks
The suburban office park is often regarded as the pinnacle of drab functionality, and rightfully so. But a few local innovators are pushing the envelope of what these sprawling eyesores can be.
Putting Ann Arbor artists on the payroll
Being a professional artist can be a hard row to hoe. Luckily, there are Ann Arbor businesses that see the value in bringing creative folks onto their staff.
Ann Arbor’s record setting $100M office sale
If you want an indicator of how much office space is in demand in Ann Arbor, consider Oxford's $100M office acquisition. Excerpt: "It's hard for me to put into context," said Andrew Selinger, market analyst for Oxford, "but it's probably one of the defining deals of Ann Arbor real estate history." Read the rest here.
Ann Arbor-made Stratos card put to the test
Wired takes the all-cards-in-one Stratos credit card out for a spin… and is impressed with what it can do. Excerpt: "There are a thousand upsides to a card like Stratos, even beyond finally ditching your gigantic George Costanza wallet. It can make sure you actually use your gift cards, or make getting a loyalty card totally automatic. It’s much more secure than a standard credit card, for a variety of reasons. If you lose it, just shut it off—you don’t need to cancel the individual cards themselves. It even uses Bluetooth to warn you if you left it in the check-holder, and will shut off if you get too far away." Read the rest here.
German tech company opens first U.S. office at Ann Arbor SPARK
A German tech company specializing in streamlining business apps and digital processes says opening its first U.S. office in Ann Arbor was a simple decision.
Closing Time: The art of shutting down your business
There is no shortage of advice when it comes to starting or growing a business. But when it comes to shutting down, suddenly mums the word. Yet, there are right and wrong ways. Concentrate talks to David Hile of Hile Creative, who closed up shop after 31 years.
U-M business students learn to make money… and a difference
The mission to create profit and the mission to do good are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Students at U-M's Ross School of Business see the recently created Center for Social Impact as a pathway to doing both.
The Science of Growth: Venture capitalist’s book examines why some startups change the world
Why do some businesses fail and others flourish? Pittsburgh venture capitalist and former entrepreneur Sean Ammirati discusses his new book The Science of Growth, which looks at why some promising companies peter out while others continue to prosper.
Bigger partners, bigger risks: The cyber security challenges of scaling a startup
Expanding to work with larger partners or clients is exciting for any small business. But it also brings with it some significant new risks in terms of cyber security.
Breaking up the concrete: Innovation and rejuvenation in Ann Arbor office parks
The suburban office park is often regarded as the pinnacle of drab functionality, and rightfully so. But a few local innovators are pushing the envelope of what these sprawling eyesores can be.
Putting Ann Arbor artists on the payroll
Being a professional artist can be a hard row to hoe. Luckily, there are Ann Arbor businesses that see the value in bringing creative folks onto their staff.
Ann Arbor’s record setting $100M office sale
If you want an indicator of how much office space is in demand in Ann Arbor, consider Oxford's $100M office acquisition. Excerpt: "It's hard for me to put into context," said Andrew Selinger, market analyst for Oxford, "but it's probably one of the defining deals of Ann Arbor real estate history." Read the rest here.
Ann Arbor-made Stratos card put to the test
Wired takes the all-cards-in-one Stratos credit card out for a spin… and is impressed with what it can do. Excerpt: "There are a thousand upsides to a card like Stratos, even beyond finally ditching your gigantic George Costanza wallet. It can make sure you actually use your gift cards, or make getting a loyalty card totally automatic. It’s much more secure than a standard credit card, for a variety of reasons. If you lose it, just shut it off—you don’t need to cancel the individual cards themselves. It even uses Bluetooth to warn you if you left it in the check-holder, and will shut off if you get too far away." Read the rest here.
