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California mobility firm finds home in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor was chosen from hundreds of potential cities as the research and development center for computing technology solutions company KLA-Tencor.

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Uru founder Ainsley McCallister playing field hockey for the Tasmania Van Demons.
Ann Arbor company finds rapid success with platform matching athletes to teams around the world

After launching a platform in August to connect field hockey players around the world with coaches and teams, Uru is already looking to expand its reach into other sports.

Last year's Tech Homecoming attracted 250 participants from 17 states.
Tech Homecoming happy hour returns Thanksgiving Eve to connect local employers with out-of-towners

Now in its fourth year, the event aims to allow out-of-towners to connect with local employment opportunities in a comfortable setting.

Metromode meets with members of Ypsilanti's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Listening Tour: 4 things Metromode learned about Ypsilanti’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

As Midtown and Downtown Detroit boom, what strategies do Metro Detroit's suburban communities have to grow their entrepreneurial ecosystems, both in cooperation with Detroit and independently? Metromode is on tour to find out.

UMD's Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies director Tamara Shoemaker
How inclusivity, education, and networking can bridge Ann Arbor’s cybersecurity talent gap

The gap between industry demand and workforce supply isn't unique to the Ann Arbor area, but local experts say our region also faces unique talent gap challenges.

LiquidGoldConcept staff make their first cast of the Lactation Simulation Model.
Ann Arbor startup seeks to improve public health education with breastfeeding simulator

LiquidGoldConcept's Lactation Simulation Model is a wearable vest that simulates breastfeeding and issues that can arise with mothers. 

Pitch Ypsi promotional image.
Pitch Ypsi competition doubles prizes, responds to community feedback by changing event structure

Applications for the business pitch competition are due November 14 and the pitch competition will be held December 5.

Staff from Warmilu, one of the businesses in the Desai Accelerator's new cohort, demonstrate their warming blanket technology in Kenya.
Ann Arbor company Warmilu expands international reach of its infant warming blankets

Thanks in part to a partnership in Kenya, the company's warming blankets are now in use in numerous new hospitals worldwide.

Clinc staff work at Cahoots.
How an Ann Arbor AI startup quintupled its staff in two years

Clinc started with a focus on artificially intelligent assistants for the financial industry. But it's since branched out into other industries, including an adaptable self-service platform for clients to develop their own AI.

Jesse Kranyak at The Wurst Bar
West Cross Street businesses to host new hard cider fest in Ypsi

About 50 varieties of cider will be on tap, and organizers are hoping for an inaugural crowd of at least 300 people. 

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