Entrepreneurship

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.

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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.

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. 

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.

A performance at Midwest House at this year's SXSW.
Ann Arbor SPARK returns to promote Michigan’s startup opportunities at SXSW conference

The organization co-sponsored Michigan Day at the conference's Midwest House on March 11.

Deante Bland and Julius Buzzard at Growing Hope's incubator kitchen.
Food business changes in Ypsi: Incubator closes, accelerator opens, and entrepreneurs scale up

The food entrepreneurship landscape in Ypsilanti is shifting as an Ypsilanti Township food business incubator closes and an Ypsilanti commercial kitchen adds new resources for business owners.

A flyer for "Building an Artistic Life: Arts Career Forum 2025."
WCC to host forum on pursuing artistic careers

Washtenaw Community College will host a free forum that aims to inspire and educate anyone interested in creative entrepreneurship, career-building strategies, and networking. 

Akervall Technologies co-founder Sassa Akervall with Akervall's new CEO, Ben Bloomfield. Sassa Akervall stepped down from the company last summer.
Small business 101: How to craft a smart exit strategy for your business

All small business owners need a savvy exit strategy to cap off a successful entrepreneurial journey. We asked local business owners for their insights on how to do it right.

A staff meeting at Atomic Object's new office.
Ann Arbor software consultancy’s new office reflects major growth over a decade-plus

Atomic Object recently moved into Duo Security's former space in downtown Ann Arbor, having increased its staff in the city from four to 45 since 2013.

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