Coordination/Collaboration

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Seeking to unite Ann Arbor and Ypsi, “Bridging 23” series to host third event Dec. 2

The event series aims to bring people together, facilitate discussion, and let the community drive the conversation about what needs to happen next.

Latest in Coordination/Collaboration
Kier and Deata McLemore at Bottles-N-Backpacks
Education is just the beginning at Ypsi’s Bottles-N-Backpacks childcare center

Parents Kier and Deata McLemore aim to enrich children, their parents, and the Ypsi community as a whole through their business.

Tommy York at Morgan and York
Southtown or So-Pack? A destination Ann Arbor neighborhood takes off at Stadium and Packard

Locally-owned businesses dominate the scene, and they've created a thriving, collaborative commercial hub rooted in a deep commitment to community.

Atomic Object managing partner John Fisher.
Tech Homecoming connects out-of-towners with Ann Arbor tech industry on Thanksgiving Eve

The happy hour-style event aims to draw Michigan expats back home for good on the biggest bar night of the year.

Bløm mead.
Ann Arbor’s first meadery to open in 2018, featuring Michigan-made ingredients

Bløm Meadworks is aiming to fill a niche for gluten-free drinkers as well as hardcore craft beer drinkers who are looking for something different.

Representatives of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund, Ypsi Community Schools, the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bank of Ann Arbor at Tuesday's event.
Community partnerships to expand college scholarships for Ypsi students

More money, longer scholarship durations, and more services will now be available to low-income, minority, or first-generation college students graduating from Ypsi Community Schools.

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U-M tech commercialization programs receive $2.66 million in state funding

The Michigan Corporate Relations Network and Technology Transfer Talent Network will continue their mission of promoting collaboration among state universities and developing technologies into startups.

By the Sidewalk founder Aniruddh Gala.
By the Sidewalk food tours offer new way to experience Ann Arbor’s culinary scene

Founder Aniruddh Gala, a relative newcomer to Ann Arbor, aims to make his tours appealing to first-time visitors as well as townies.

Hope Dental Clinic Dentist Denise Toomasian treats client Oscar Diaz
For those in need, Ypsi’s Hope Clinic lives up to its name

Founded 30 years ago, the clinic has evolved into a one-stop shop for free medical and dental services, food programs, social work services, and much more. 

A participant at the Girl Magic event.
Ypsilanti Community Schools hosts “Girl Magic” event to empower middle-school girls

About 90 girls participated in the event, which came together as the result of a collaboration between school staff, businesses, and nonprofits.

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