Michigan Business Beat | Paul Krutko Ann Arbor SPARK - Top 10 Economic Development Growth Priorities

Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI. Ann Arbor SPARK hosted the rollout of these Top 10 priorities please share the details of that economic development announcement? Innovation and entrepreneurship are central to Ann Arbor’s economy. How would doubling Michigan’s R&D tax credit directly benefit startups and tech companies here? SPARK works closely with both large employers and small startups. How do these priorities balance supporting established industries while fostering emerging ones? Community revitalization is a statewide focus — what examples from the Ann Arbor region showcase how placemaking and redevelopment drive business growth? Looking ahead, how does SPARK plan to collaborate with other EDLM members to ensure these priorities are not just announced but actually implemented? Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity