Cahoots creates diversity and inclusion scholarship offering free coworking space
The scholarship encourages companies and founders who are part of minority groups or who don’t fit the “standard” tech company profile to apply.
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Despite pandemic, new report shows strong entrepreneurial ecosystem for Ann Arbor tech businesses
The 2020 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report notes 2019 was a record-breaking year for startup investments in the Ann Arbor area, with 35 high-tech startups attracting more than $198 million from venture capital firms.
Numerous sources of financial assistance still available for Washtenaw County business owners
While some businesses have had to close shop permanently, many others are still looking for ways to stay afloat – and a number of emergency loans, grants, and other financial resources can serve as a lifeline.
Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund to host pitch competition emphasizing social impact
Taking place online on Sept. 24 as part of Ann Arbor SPARK's weeklong A2Tech360 event, the new pitch competition will award a $20,000 prize.
Manchester’s River Raisin Distillery opens after seven years in the making
On its opening day, the distillery sold 123 bottles of its signature product, Cane and Grain, described as a blend of vodka and rum. By the distillery's third day, the rest of the 207-bottle inventory sold out.
Ypsi business owners found Association of Businesses of Color
The new group aims to help Washtenaw County's business owners of color better connect to resources and opportunities available to them.
How pivoting to PPE production “saved” Saline-based Akervall Technologies
When COVID-19 caused sports seasons to be canceled in March, sports mouthguard and dental night guard manufacturer Akervall Technologies turned a devastating circumstance into an opportunity.
Ann Arbor companies specializing in autonomous delivery robots scale up during pandemic
The combination of consumer caution, desire for contactless service, and social distancing mandates has been highly beneficial for two Ann Arbor startups whose driverless robots deliver food, groceries, and medicine.
COVID safety 101: Here’s what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans
Developing a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan is not only required by Gov. Whitmer's recent executive order, but a helpful step forward that's not as complicated as it might sound.
Grassroots “Buy Black Friday” campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area
Each week, Bryan Foley posts on Facebook a list of local Black-owned businesses he's urging residents to support.
Despite pandemic, new report shows strong entrepreneurial ecosystem for Ann Arbor tech businesses
The 2020 Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report notes 2019 was a record-breaking year for startup investments in the Ann Arbor area, with 35 high-tech startups attracting more than $198 million from venture capital firms.
Numerous sources of financial assistance still available for Washtenaw County business owners
While some businesses have had to close shop permanently, many others are still looking for ways to stay afloat – and a number of emergency loans, grants, and other financial resources can serve as a lifeline.
Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund to host pitch competition emphasizing social impact
Taking place online on Sept. 24 as part of Ann Arbor SPARK's weeklong A2Tech360 event, the new pitch competition will award a $20,000 prize.
Manchester’s River Raisin Distillery opens after seven years in the making
On its opening day, the distillery sold 123 bottles of its signature product, Cane and Grain, described as a blend of vodka and rum. By the distillery's third day, the rest of the 207-bottle inventory sold out.
Ypsi business owners found Association of Businesses of Color
The new group aims to help Washtenaw County's business owners of color better connect to resources and opportunities available to them.
How pivoting to PPE production “saved” Saline-based Akervall Technologies
When COVID-19 caused sports seasons to be canceled in March, sports mouthguard and dental night guard manufacturer Akervall Technologies turned a devastating circumstance into an opportunity.
Ann Arbor companies specializing in autonomous delivery robots scale up during pandemic
The combination of consumer caution, desire for contactless service, and social distancing mandates has been highly beneficial for two Ann Arbor startups whose driverless robots deliver food, groceries, and medicine.
COVID safety 101: Here’s what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans
Developing a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan is not only required by Gov. Whitmer's recent executive order, but a helpful step forward that's not as complicated as it might sound.
Grassroots “Buy Black Friday” campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area
Each week, Bryan Foley posts on Facebook a list of local Black-owned businesses he's urging residents to support.
