Ann Arbor SPARK

A petition drive is underway in Augusta Township to have voters decide the fate of the proposed $1 billion data center. They want to overturn the Board of Trustees’ decision to approve its rezoning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is working with several community stakeholders to install fiber optic cables throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has named Ann Arbor SPARK as one of the first-ever recipients of the Michigan Innovation Fund. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s recent annual 2024 report shows a concerted effort to direct enhance business development in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor SPARK has published its 2024 annual report, revealing that $9.5 million was spent on start-up investments aimed at boosting the local economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

President Trump’s tariffs are having an impact on businesses in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A report by Ann Arbor SPARK shows Washtenaw and Livingston Counties have a serious shortage of licensed daycare centers. Ann Arbor is looking for ways to make it easier for more to open. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The goal of the challenge is to better align local businesses with the city’s sustainability goals and reduce their environmental impact. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Unemployment rates are dropping in many areas of Michigan. Washtenaw County has its lowest April unemployment rate in over a decade and one of the lowest in the state. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

The demand for students looking for high-tech internships in Washtenaw County is growing as high-tech industries here grow. The Ann Arbor Spark-funded internship program run through EMU’s Center for Digital Engagement is seeing those numbers growing. Bud Gibson, director of the center, says they have about 48 internship positions to fill locally and expect some 400-500 applicants before the April 30th deadline. He discusses the program with WEMU's Cathy Shafran.