Business

Amy Pyle at Manchester Blooms.

Business is blooming for Washtenaw County’s flower farmers

Flower farms have recently rebounded, thanks to the efforts of passionate growers who seek to create direct connections with local customers.

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Ypsi pub crawl aims to support local businesses in absence of Summer Beer Fest

The "We Love You Beer Fest" Pub Crawl will take place from 5-9 p.m. on July 23 at several Ypsilanti bars.

Dr. Angie Williams-Chehmani.
“Mom-preneurs”: Ypsi women balance small businesses with motherhood

We chatted with several women in the greater Ypsilanti area who are juggling motherhood and running a business.

The Rutherford Pilsner.
Ypsilanti’s 734 Brewing honors Rutherford Pool founder with new beer and fundraiser

The brewery's series of beers – and accompanying fundraisers – honoring local community figures is back.

Emily Heintz interviews April Anderson, owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, on The Cackle.
Ann Arbor livestream series seeks to highlight businesses that served community during COVID

Through a special edition of its livestream series, The Cackle, Ann Arbor entrepreneurial research nonprofit EntryPoint will put the spotlight on Midwest businesses that have been supporting their communities during the year of COVID-19.

A Smooj hard seltzer smoothie.
Ann Arbor brewery draws national attention with hard seltzer smoothie

The popular hard seltzer smoothie Smooj got its start at an Ann Arbor brewery that was looking to diversify its product line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Zingerman's honey tasting for Rosh Hashanah.
Zingerman’s Deli to offer virtual food tasting series

Featured topics in the lineup of events include an introduction to tinned fish, a virtual dinner with a date farmer, and a chocolate tasting.

A Sesame Solar nanogrid mounted on a trailer.
Ypsi-based company creates innovative solar solutions during pandemic

The pandemic prompted the company to design two innovative new solar-powered solutions that may serve sobering but important future needs.

Blazin' Burgerz co-owners Farook Issa and Khaled Naser.
From halal burgers to a “galactic gift shop,” these Ypsi-area businesses opened during COVID-19

We checked in with a handful of new business owners to see what it's been like to launch during a pandemic.

A baby in a Warmilu warming blanket.
How an Ann Arbor warming-blanket business scaled up during COVID by reconnecting with customers

Warmilu grew its revenue by 172%, simply by re-embracing some business basics.

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