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“Reimagining Washtenaw Ave.” With Project Manager Nathan Voght
by P.D. Lesko
NATHAN VOGHT IS the project manager who wants us to Reimagine Washtenaw Ave. as an economic development opportunity. Like the controversial WALLY commuter train project on which over $32 million in local and state funds…
Local Church Rocks to Feed the Homeless as Non-profits Pick up Tab for Human Services Funding
The Vineyard Church’s Homeless Ministry serves over 12,000 meals a year through its justice and compassion ministries, many to the homeless and underfed. Since 2006, the church’s Friday Night Homeless Ministry has gone to Liberty Plaza Park…
Michigan Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since 2005
by Diane Swinbrow
CONSUMER OPTIMISM rose in the January 2015 survey to its highest level in the past decade, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Conducted by the U-M Institute for Social Research since 1946,…
Michigan to Require Amazon, Other Stores to Collect Sales Taxes for Online Purchases
MICHIGAN RESIDENTS who buy from Amazon, Overstock and some other online retailers will be forced to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax starting in October, a move to close what backers say is a loophole that has left traditional businesses…
Hired to Fight the “Good” Fight for Local Businesses in Washtenaw County
by P.D. Lesko
CHRIS GOOD IS a former People’s Food Co-op staff member. He also served as the President of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. In 2013, he brought together 50 businesses and musicians for the “Buy Local” music video project.…
Corner Health Center and Ozone House Among Orgs. That Will Share $1.34 Million in State Money
THE MICHIGAN Department of Community Health (MDCH) today announced the recipients of Michigan’s Health Innovation Grant. A priority for Governor Rick Snyder and MDCH, this is the second year that Michigan has awarded these grants to improve…
At Nov. 19 Meeting County Commissioners to Debate Policy That Gives Local Businesses Preference
The Washtenaw County Commissioners Ways and Means Committee recently gave the thumbs up to a proposal which gives a financial boost to local, county and state businesses which bid on contracts bid out by Washtenaw County.
The Local…
Ann Arbor Truven Health Analytics to Acquire Heartbeat Experts
TRUVEN HEALTH AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of healthcare analytics and data solutions and services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heartbeat Experts, the global leader in stakeholder management…
MSHDA Accredits Saline’s Main Street For Second Year Running
SALINE MAIN STREET has been recognized again this year as a Nationally Accredited Main Street community by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The Michigan Main Street Center is part of MSHDA’s effort to create vibrant…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Votes of Local Democrats Hurting Education
The Votes of Local Democrats Hurting Education
Ann Arbor is quite often viewed as the liberal hot-spot of Michigan. Ann Arbor is a Democratic stronghold, as one cannot win an election in this town if they are a Republican. Our…