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Tech Homecoming in 2019.

Annual Tech Homecoming job fair returns to Ann Arbor with in-person and virtual events

Tech Homecoming will return as an in-person event on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 24, at Cahoots, followed by a first-time online version of the event, called Back to Michigan, on Wed., Dec. 8. 

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HeloGenika and Culturewell were the top prize-winners at Ann Arbor SPARK's Entrepreneur Boot Camp.
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New Entrepreneur-in-Residence Autumn Kyles.
WCC more than doubles “entrepreneurs-in-residence” offering free mentorship to business owners

In response to the increased needs of a growing number of small business owners, five new entrepreneurs-in-residence will be joining Washtenaw Community College's existing team of four mentors.

Get an inside look at Ann Arbor’s many tech companies as a2Tech360 returns

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Danielle Milner.
Ann Arbor business owner named to Forbes’ “Next 1,000” list

Danielle Milner, co-founder and chief strategy officer of the brand design agency DO:BETTER, was named on the list of inspiring and resilient small business owners that have under $10 million in revenue or funding.  

Back Office Studio community manager Kristin Danko.
Will the pandemic create a co-working boom in Washtenaw County?

Business leaders anticipate co-working will continue to grow as companies pursue more flexible work models.

White Pine Technologies co-founder Robert Smith in the company's office in the former Ypsilanti City Hall building.
These Ypsi-area companies are global successes, but little-known in their hometown

The area is home to a number of dynamic firms with global reach that are stars in their own industry but not well-known to residents who live down the same street. 

The dining room at Thompson and Co.
New restaurant featuring Southern cuisine opens in Ypsilanti’s Thompson Block

After many years and $10 million in renovations, the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti's Depot Town will have a first-floor tenant: Thompson and Co. restaurant.

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