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What’s a river worth? New report sets economic value on the Huron River

The study estimates that the river contributes $53.5 million in economic output annually, and more than $150 million annually in ecosystem services.

The Blind Pig.
Behind the scenes of the plot to save the Blind Pig

Although fans feared that the fabled venue might be doomed when it was listed for sale earlier this year, its talent buyer and a local tech CEO banded together to preserve it. We chatted with them about that effort and their plans for the future.

Bill Mayer of Ann Arbor SPARK on drums
Ann Arbor’s many musically inclined tech employees are putting a band together

Ann Arbor's tech-sector employees say they share a proclivity not just for coding, but also for playing music.

A safety technician inspects a child's car seat
Video: Why car seat checks keep Michigan’s children safe

It's surprisingly complex to properly install a child's safety seat. We visited a seat check day at a local dealership to learn about the many things required to do it correctly. 

MADE executive director Mike Pape.
U-M launches nonprofit to help entrepreneurs in developing countries

The new organization, a partnership between two U-M institutes and a charitable trust, is based on a concept of mutual learning.

Boot Camp coach Lee Gorman, SPARK director of operations Jonathan Goldstein, and CampGig.com founders Brooke and Curtis McFall.
Platform for hiring camp counselors wins $25,000 SPARK Boot Camp award

Having managed a summer camp, Curtis and Brooke McFall knew the pain of trying to recruit suitable camp counselors. So they created a new system to ease the process.

State Theatre sign.
State Theatre to reopen after $8.5 million renovation project

Renovation efforts were focused on restoring original Art Deco design elements while also creating more legroom and making the building more accessible.

Cara Rosaen with some of her work at Yourist Studio Gallery
Ann Arbor and Ypsi holiday art fairs continue growth spurt through collaboration

The size and number of local holiday art fairs has continued to grow, and last year several of them teamed up to create a winter art tour. We took a look at what's driving that trend.

Midwestern Consulting's new Detroit office.
Ann Arbor’s Midwestern Consulting opens first satellite office in Detroit

Established in 1967, the engineering services firm has serviced Detroit-based clients including Verizon Wireless and Neumann Smith for many years.

Phire Group's office.
Ann Arbor creative agency Phire Group adds staff, expands offices in recent growth spurt

The agency, which serves clients ranging from Masco to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, is celebrating growth on multiple fronts as it closes out 2017.

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