Entrepreneurship

CourtMerch founders Amy Gillett and Carolynn Hayman wear shirts from their international collection.

New Ann Arbor company outfits pickleball and tennis teams around the world

A new Ann Arbor-based company has everything pickleball and tennis players need to outfit themselves and their teams with matching apparel, water bottles, and more.

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Mark Koepf, vice president and director of government guaranteed lending for University Bank, helps a client at University Bank's new Ypsilanti branch.
Business financing 101: Foundational tips for Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

There are numerous requirements and pitfalls to consider when it comes to finding funds for your next business venture. Here's our guide to the basics.

People walk down Main Street in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor streets will stay closed on weekends this fall, welcoming pedestrians, music, and more

This fall, live music and pedestrians will continue to fill downtown Ann Arbor streets as the city's Main Street Area Association launches its new A2 Fall Streets initiative.

U-M researcher Dr. Charlene Zietsma (in white top) with Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who participated in her new study.
U-M study: Entrepreneurs learn best from relatable experience, not business giants

New research from the University of Michigan shows that the framing of entrepreneur training programs plays a crucial role in their effectiveness.

Elizabeth Agius
Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.

FAME program student Darrius Johnson.
Here’s why Washtenaw County young adults are skipping college and joining the “toolbelt generation”

A growing number of people ages 18-24 are foregoing a longer, more traditional university education in favor of apprenticeships and vocational training. 

A child plays at We Rock the Spectrum-Ann Arbor.
Gym for children with sensory processing disorders opens in Pittsfield Township

A new gym in Pittsfield Township provides a safe place for children with sensory processing disorders to play and interact with one another.

Depot Town Cats and Dogs owner Holli Andrews with Levi.
Fetch your pet supplies from these locally owned Ypsi businesses

From grooming to high-end food and treats, pets are a booming business in Ypsi. 

The Bomber owner Johanna McCoy at her restaurant.
Ypsi’s Bomber restaurant featured as one of “America’s Best Restaurants” on popular YouTube channel

Historic Ypsilanti restaurant The Bomber will soon be featured on America’s Best Restaurants, a popular YouTube channel that has spotlighted restaurants across the U.S. in over 1,000 videos since 2021.

a2Tech360's Women in Tech event in 2022.
a2Tech360 brings expanded week of tech events back to Ann Arbor, including new sustainability forum

Registration is now open for Ann Arbor SPARK's a2Tech360, a weeklong series of events celebrating local innovation, which will take place at various Washtenaw County venues Sept. 20-27.

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