http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/Local Small Business, Market Updates, Economy, Finance News & MoreenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Small Business, Market Updates, Economy, Finance News & Moreann_arbor_business_reviewhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/rb9z-Lt8D0E/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:26:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7705378 ]]>Downtown Ann Arbor is known throughout Michigan for sustaining vibrancy through the recession. But at the same time, we’re seeing a number of recent retail changes in the city’s central business district. In the months after Borders closed for good,...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/shaffran-opinion-downtown-ann-arbor/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/hBfwHqLI8SE/Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:33:43 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7711278 ]]>Construction is underway at Ann Arbor's City Place apartment project on Fifth Avenue.Ryan Stanton | AnnArbor.comJoining the list of student apartment projects aiming for a fall 2012 opening, Ann Arbor’s City Place has begun leasing its 24-unit, five and six...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/marketing-campaign-kicks-off-for-city-place-student-apartments-in-ann-arbor/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/FXLRok8EOZI/Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:33:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7711279 ]]>BraveSoft, led by CEO Eric Heverly (left) and President Tom Wood (right), plans to add 15 jobs in Ann Arbor in 2012.Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.comData management firm BraveSoft plans to hire 15 new employees in Ann Arbor in 2012...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/data-management-company-adding-15-jobs-in-move-to-downtown-ann-arbor/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/oVhEEfORULQ/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:29:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7706712 ]]>Gov. Rick Snyder today proposed a $48.2 billion budget for 2012-13, including increases in funding for public schools, universities, public safety, arts and culture, rainy-day funds and economic development.Coverage:Lansing lawmakers and lobbyists will jockey for dollars after Gov. Rick Snyder...http://www.annarbor.com/news/rick-snyder-proposes-funding-increases-in-2012-13-budget/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/N3HDMgkMhgU/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:29:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7706713 ]]>Michigan could be finished with general budget cuts for the next few years, according to documents distributed today by Gov. Rick Snyder's office.After years of painful budget cuts and declining revenue, the state's core financials have stabilized — and officials...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/snyders-budget-proposal-reflects-a-return-to-financial-stability-for-the-state/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/b5dm6A4Gxg0/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:25:56 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7705310 ]]>Timothy MarshallFrom new hires and promotions to industry awards, read on to learn about achievements by businesses and individuals in the greater Ann Arbor area: • Bank of Ann Arbor recently announce that its president and CEO, Timothy Marshall, has...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/people-achievements-in-the-greater-ann-arbor-area-including-bank-of-ann-arbor-and-plante-moran/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/a2V1BQkogho/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:25:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7705311 ]]>On Friday, Jan. 20 Regus opened its first office center in Ann Arbor. Mayor John Hieftje attended the grand opening and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Ann Arbor center.Pictured with Mayor Hieftje (center) is...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/regus-celebrates-opening-of-ann-arbor-service-center-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/8X1A2lkH6y4/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:25:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7705312 ]]>FEATURED EVENT: • Feb. 15: "Small & Smart" Seminar Series. 8-9:30 a.m. SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. So you’re small and your resources are limited. You can still apply the tested and proven tools of sales and marketing...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/seminar-series-on-small-but-smart-companies-and-more/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/5TxFIYWy_jw/Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:10:26 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7703031 ]]>As our nation continues its recovery from a deep and prolonged recession, we are making substantial progress in improving Michiganhttp://www.annarbor.com/business-review/michigans-business-climate-has-taken-a-turn-for-the-better/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/1GmtlSKSU8w/Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:23:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7702291 ]]>The owner of a 3-acre site in Ann Arbor is looking to construct apartments and single-family homes after plans to develop the site fell through years ago.Lizzy Alfs | AnnArbor.comSite plans have been submitted to the city of Ann Arbor...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/maple-and-miller-development-revived-new-residential-complex-proposed-for-3-acre-site-in-ann-arbor/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/EbnVoIABbzw/Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:22:08 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7700077 ]]>Newsstand sales of magazines plummeted in the second half of 2011, corresponding with the liquidation of Ann Arbor-based Borders Group Inc., formerly the second largest bookstore chain in the U.S. Single-copy sales of consumer magazines fell 9.96 percent in the...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/newsstand-magazine-sales-plummeted-as-borders-collapsed/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/T4MoSDtZTJk/Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:20:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7699194 ]]>Pittsfield Township play store My Urban Toddler has been attracting families in the Ann Arbor area to “play, shop and learn” since 2006. The store — located in a strip center east of the city of Saline on Michigan Avenue...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/my-urban-toddler-announces-changes-to-its-play-area-in-order-to-make-the-business-of-play-profitable/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/jFDpcZDHtwo/meijer_ranks_higher_than_rival.html403174Shandra Martinez | smartinez@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 07:27:48 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7696535 ]]>Meijer is only Midwest retailer to make list.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/02/meijer_ranks_higher_than_rival.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/C128iM-8j2o/costco_tops_list_for_consumer.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:27:24 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/index.ssf//2425.7695051 ]]>Consumer Reports released results of a customer survey on 10 major retail chains.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/02/costco_tops_list_for_consumer.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/wUvamrQTPGE/Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:15:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7695117 ]]>The city's planning department is recommending denial for a rezoning request at 1320 South University, next to the Landmark high-rise now under development next door.City of Ann Arbor The Ann Arbor Planning Commission will consider the request at 7 p.m....http://www.annarbor.com/news/ann-arbor-staff-recommends-denial-for-high-rise-rezoning-on-south-university/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/pcxWDBtoJTI/Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:14:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7694737 ]]>Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.Amtrak trains depart from Ann Arbor for Chicago at 7:48 a.m., 12:29 p.m. and 7:17 p.m.Amtrak announced Tuesday that...http://www.annarbor.com/news/amtrak-gets-ok-for-110-mph-travel-in-michigan-indiana/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/YwDY9gqGd74/Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:14:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7694738 ]]>MAVDevelopment, an Ann Arbor-based real estate development company, finalized a deal Friday to purchase the 71.5-acre former ProQuest headquarters at the southeast corner of the interchange at I-94 and Zeeb Road in Scio Township.The 180,000-square-foot office building and warehouse was...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/mavdevelopment-buys-ex-proquest-hq-at-i-94-and-zeeb-road-in-scio-township/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/QR2UiDAik9Q/michigan_group_goes_to_turkey.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:50:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/index.ssf//2425.7690224 ]]>Coalition will attend Istanbul Fashion Week events and meet with garment business leaders.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_group_goes_to_turkey.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/mzCbvopaohc/was_chrysler_ad_a_thinly_veile.htmlMLive - OpinionTim Skubick | For MLive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:25:31 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//3203.7690077 ]]>Clint Eastwood was a hit with many Michiganians on the ad when he invoked: “Detroit is showing us it can be done ... The world’s gonna hear our engines roar.”http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/was_chrysler_ad_a_thinly_veile.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/Isdv_o7ELek/Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:13:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7692877 ]]>A preliminary plan for The Grove shows the general layout of the site, with the Grace Bible Church building to the north. The two buildings on the southern end of the site have been moved to the northern end in...http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/developers-of-student-housing-project-the-grove-to-hold-second-public-meeting-wednesday/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ann_arbor_business_review/~3/lTkQ_fAM22A/Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:03 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf//5005.7691571 ]]>A view of downtown Detroit looking north on Woodward Avenue on Monday. What exactly is Chrysler selling with "It's Halftime in America," Super Bowl ad which aired during Super Bowl XVLI, on Feb. 5? Chrysler's recovery or Detroit's or the...http://www.annarbor.com/news/halftime-in-america-ad-creates-political-debate/nonadult