Ann Arbor Archives – Page 599 of 599

Jolly Pumpkin Ales

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February 8, 2007

In just a few short years, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales has established itself as one of the premiere microbreweries in the nation. A family operation, its award-winning ales may just turn Michigan into the go-to state for hand crafted beers.From Scratch puts the spotlight on individuals and companies in SE Michigan that are building their businesses from the ground up. They are true pioneers in the new economy, reinventing the state's identity and laying the foundation for Michigan's future.

A2 Rallies for Rails

By Jon Zemke

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General

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February 1, 2007

Ann Arbor has become a leading advocate for regional mass transit, lobbying hard for a pair of commuter train lines that could connect key parts of Metro Detroit and be an important part of the region's transformation.

Building the Third Coast

By Tanya Muzumdar

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Economic Development

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January 25, 2007

Venture capital long has been the province of the Silicon Valley and Boston-area firms. It helps create fertile ground for entrepreneurs — just the folks who hold the keys to Michigan's economy in the long-run.

The Real Big Three

By Ann Schimke

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Education

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January 18, 2007

What drives the economy? The real Big Three — the big universities in Detroit, Ann Arbor and E. Lansing, bringing in hundreds of millions of research dollars, and fostering jobs and start-up companies.

Ann Arbor, Welcome Detroit

By Mike Ramsey

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General

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January 10, 2007

Ann Arbor needs Detroit. Detroit needs Ann Arbor. As much as these places are their own communities, they need one another more than ever.

Design Evolution

By Jeff Meyers

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Arts & Culture

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January 10, 2007

The basic tenet of Darwinian evolution is "adapt or die." With today's expanding global market and its ever-shifting demands, the mantra for business survival could easily be "innovate or vanish."