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Emily Heintz, Entrypoint founder and managing director.

Washtenaw County businesses invited to participate in survey measuring COVID-19’s economic impact

The survey is open to county-based businesses of any size in any sector. It aims to help local economic development organizations and municipal bodies better develop programming to support local businesses.

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Washtenaw County farmers find “huge increase” in sales by going online during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many Washtenaw County farmers to sell their wares online for the first time – and they've found high demand waiting for them.

Ann Arbor startup Unbelievable LLC uses these bacterial cultures to infect N95 masks before cleaning them with its GLOW laundry machine.
Ann Arbor-area manufacturers and startups pivot to fill medical needs during pandemic

Many businesses have suffered a major blow since COVID-19 struck Washtenaw County. But a handful have found new purpose by refocusing their operations to fill high demand in the medical sector.

Akervall Technologies employees have been working to source necessary materials to create medical face shields.
To survive the COVID-19 outbreak, this Saline company is making face shields instead of mouthguards

Akervall's primary product is its Sisu sports mouthguard, and the company couldn't survive months without any orders. So this week it will begin making face shields to address the shortage of personal protective equipment.

Khadija Wallace hands out meals at Joyful Treats Community Development.
Ypsi’s small businesses find creative ways to stay alive during COVID-19 shutdowns

Business owners are thinking outside the box to stay afloat and support their communities during the unprecedented crisis.

COVID-19 Washtenaw County resource guide

We'll be updating this list of resources for those seeking food, housing, business support, employment assistance, and more throughout the crisis.

Megan Turriff prepares a school lunch at Eat More Tea.
From making school lunches to offering curbside pickup, Ann Arbor businesses respond to COVID-19

Downtown Ann Arbor was eerily quiet after restaurants, bars, and other businesses were ordered to close Monday afternoon, but activity continued in many establishments – albeit in unusual ways.

Javier Aquino during Contacto Michigan's El Pariente show in downtown Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s Spanish-language radio station is bridging cultural divides with a sense of fun

The Internet radio station features a popular singing DJ, as well as hosts who discuss issues of health, civic engagement, and local social and political issues.

Michigan Works! Southeast director Bill Sleight.
Unemployment is low, but Washtenaw County’s workforce still faces many challenges

Unemployment is at its lowest since 2000. But employees are struggling with low wages and keeping pace with a rapidly changing job market, while employers face an aging workforce and the challenge of retaining good employees.

Nicola's Books general manager Meagen Kucaj.
Staying Power: How Nicola’s Books has thrived despite book industry turmoil

The shop has soldiered on despite major industry changes that have contributed to the closure of other local bookstore staples, including Borders, Shaman Drum, and Common Language.

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