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BEST Leadership Program participant Nha Nguyen.

New program offers Washtenaw County students experience in business, entertainment, sports, and tourism

Students in the BEST leadership program gain valuable experience to take their ambitions to the next level through hands-on learning, real industry connections, and opportunities to expose their talents.

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Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Co. logo.
Mighty Good Coffee relaunches under new ownership

Michigan-based Mighty Good Coffee has relaunched under new ownership and relocated its roasting operations to Dexter.

A flyer for the AI@Work conference at Washtenaw Community College.
WCC to host conference on AI in the workplace

Washtenaw Community College is convening a conference to show how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries.

Evan Aeschliman at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
From high school CTE classes to WCC to U-M, Saline native blazes his own trail in business

Evan Aeschliman has forged his own path toward a career in business, progressing from high school career and technical education courses to Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.

Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel

Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.

a2Tech360's Women in Tech event in 2022.
Ann Arbor tech festival a2tech360 returns for 10th year

The annual, family-friendly celebration of local tech innovation and the talent driving it takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 3.

A fried tofu rice bowl at Little Kim.
Miss Kim owner opens new Ann Arbor restaurant focused on vegetarian Asian food and affordable prices

Featuring fresh and flexible vegetarian-focused fare in a welcoming, casual setting, the new restaurant is a fun and easy way to experience the talents of a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef. 

A pickleball game at Wolverine Pickleball.
Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award

The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.

A graphic for the Tariff Resource Center website.
Online resource center offers help for Washtenaw County businesses struggling with tariff impacts

In an effort to support Washtenaw County companies impacted by tariffs, Ann Arbor SPARK has created the Tariff Resource Center, a website offering policy updates and tools to help businesses navigate an uncertain situation.

Chocolate Croissants at B-Cubed Bakery.
3 Ypsi bakeries have opened in the past 2 years, and owners see “room for all of us to thrive”

Three new locally-owned bakeries have opened recently in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, all emphasizing local ingredients, community involvement, and networking with other small business owners.

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