Is Ann Arbor going Hollywood? Moviemakers take renewed interest in filming here
Making movies in Tree Town looks like it will be a regular occurrence now that Hollywood is apparently taking a keen interest in Ann Arbor as a shooting location.
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Venture Michigan makes major VC investment in A2’s North Coast
Developing the north coast of venture capital took another step forward recently when the Venture Michigan Fund invested an undisclosed sum in the North Coast Technology Investors venture capital firm. North Coast becomes the latest Ann Arbor-based firm to receive money from the fund.
Ann Arbor named to 100 best places to live and launch a new business
Ann Arbor is racking up the rankings for best places. The college town has been named one of the greenest and most walkable cities in America. Now it can add one of the best places to live and launch a new business to its resume, according to CNN.
Chrysler takes big step toward erecting wind turbines near Chelsea
Twirling wind turbine blades are getting closer to becoming a realty near Chelsea. Local officials are trying to put up a wind turbine test tower at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Sylvan Township (near Chelsea).
More than 250 jobs on the way to Ann Arbor courtesy MyBuys
Ann Arbor is scoring again, this time luring California-based MyBuys to set up an office in Tree Town. The deal, brokered by the Michigan Economic Development Corportation, will create 250 new jobs directly and another 350 spin-off jobs.
IMRA expands Ann Arbor facility, to add 20 jobs
Laser technology is joining the ranks of new economy industries taking root in Ann Arbor. Laser-maker IMRA America is moving forward with plans to expand its R&D facilities in Ann Arbor Township and add another 20 jobs.
Michigan 21st Century fund puts $3.75 million into RPM Ventures
The 21st Century Jobs Fund strikes again. This time it's investing $3.75 million into Ann Arbor-based venture capital firm RPM Ventures.
Ann Arbor diversified investments up
New and established Ann Arbor companies sank about $100 million into job growth in 2007.
Local companies get post-Pfizer dollars
Four Ann Arbor companies are among the first to receive low-interest loans through a state program geared at retaining Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Inc., talent and assets.
Venture Michigan makes major VC investment in A2’s North Coast
Developing the north coast of venture capital took another step forward recently when the Venture Michigan Fund invested an undisclosed sum in the North Coast Technology Investors venture capital firm. North Coast becomes the latest Ann Arbor-based firm to receive money from the fund.
Ann Arbor named to 100 best places to live and launch a new business
Ann Arbor is racking up the rankings for best places. The college town has been named one of the greenest and most walkable cities in America. Now it can add one of the best places to live and launch a new business to its resume, according to CNN.
Chrysler takes big step toward erecting wind turbines near Chelsea
Twirling wind turbine blades are getting closer to becoming a realty near Chelsea. Local officials are trying to put up a wind turbine test tower at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Sylvan Township (near Chelsea).
More than 250 jobs on the way to Ann Arbor courtesy MyBuys
Ann Arbor is scoring again, this time luring California-based MyBuys to set up an office in Tree Town. The deal, brokered by the Michigan Economic Development Corportation, will create 250 new jobs directly and another 350 spin-off jobs.
IMRA expands Ann Arbor facility, to add 20 jobs
Laser technology is joining the ranks of new economy industries taking root in Ann Arbor. Laser-maker IMRA America is moving forward with plans to expand its R&D facilities in Ann Arbor Township and add another 20 jobs.
Michigan 21st Century fund puts $3.75 million into RPM Ventures
The 21st Century Jobs Fund strikes again. This time it's investing $3.75 million into Ann Arbor-based venture capital firm RPM Ventures.
Ann Arbor diversified investments up
New and established Ann Arbor companies sank about $100 million into job growth in 2007.
Local companies get post-Pfizer dollars
Four Ann Arbor companies are among the first to receive low-interest loans through a state program geared at retaining Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Inc., talent and assets.
