The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is to hear and decide appeals and to authorize variances from the strict application of the zoning, off-street parking, landscape, streets, stormwater, and fence ordinances.

Solid Waste management in Ann Arbor enforces environmentally responsible collection and disposal of residential and commercial waste to maintain a clean and sustainable community.

The role of Licensing and Permits in Ann Arbor is to regulate and facilitate various activities and projects, ensuring they comply with local regulations and contribute to the city's orderly and sustainable development.

The Ann Arbor Bicentennial celebrates the rich history and cultural heritage that makes Ann Arbor the dynamic and vibrant place that it is today. Learn more about how to commemorate 200 years of Ann Arbor. Logos with use guidelines may be obtained by emailing us at contact@statestreetdistrict.org.

The A2Y believes that great businesses build great communities. Their mission is to foster greater regional economic success, community prosperity, and improved quality of life by advocating for, and supporting, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti business community.

Ann Arbor SPARK drives economic development, growth, and prosperity by supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region.

Bamboo Ann Arbor offers offices and community to help individuals and teams thrive.

Membership starting at $75/month.

Cahoots Cahoots is an endeavor of passion - by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, learners, startups, doers and creatives. We believe Ann Arbor delivers compelling advantages to entrepreneurs and startups. We offer a premium coworking space experience, conference room rentals, and an exceptional event space designed to serve the vibrant Ann Arbor community.

Ann Arbor SPARK recently released the fourth iteration of its Benchmarking the Ann Arbor Region report. The purpose of the report is to take the pulse of the Ann Arbor region in comparison to a specific competitive set of technology-driven communities and their economies on a regular basis. The objective is not to make policy recommendations, but to provide clear, unbiased data with regional analysis on a series of metrics that are often applied without context.

Through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Capital Access Programs, MEDC works directly with lenders who in turn can provide traditional financing to small businesses.

Michigan Founders Fund is a network of high-growth founders committed to fellowship, culture, and funding solutions that uplift communities across the state we live and operate.Item description

The Michigan Economic Opportunity Fund is a $10 million microbusiness loan program for women, veterans and entrepreneurs of color who don’t qualify for traditional loans through banks or other financial institutions. The fund will provide opportunities for those who are socially and economically disadvantaged due to a lack of access to capital and credit.