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Pott Farms founder Robbin Pott.

How can we increase social equity in Washtenaw County’s cannabis industry?

Advocates have concerns about making sure the benefits of the industry truly extend to county residents of all races and economic backgrounds.

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Infographic from the Destination Ann Arbor-commissioned study.
New study finds $832 million in 2018 visitor spending in Washtenaw County

The study commissioned by Destination Ann Arbor noted that Washtenaw County had 3.9 million visitors in 2018 and that their total economic impact (from both direct and indirect spending) was $1.2 billion.

XanEdu's office.
Ann Arbor publisher announces new partnership to provide low-cost textbooks

XanEdu will be the exclusive printer for OpenStax, which has previously offered free peer-reviewed textbooks online.

Clinc's new office space.
Ann Arbor AI startup Clinc expands into former Kiwanis Thrift Sale building

The new setup will give the company three floors and 21,276 square feet of space, including a roof deck and a public open-air cafe.

Sasha Womble with the "Something About the Name Sasha" raspberry stout.
Ypsi’s 734 Brewing launches series of beers named after local celebrities

The first beer is the "Something About the Name Sasha" raspberry stout, named after Sasha Womble, host of the local beer podcast Brewz Brothaz.

Augmented reality company Spellbound shares its product at A2 Tech Trek, an annual event hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK to promote tech companies in Ann Arbor.
Bloomberg names Ann Arbor America’s No. 3 tech hub

Bloomberg scored cities on a 100-point scale, evaluating how many people have STEM jobs, science and engineering degrees, and advanced degrees.

Colleen Brewer at Rosie's Community Kitchen.
As resources grow, food entrepreneurship gains momentum in Ypsi area

Public perception of entrepreneurship often focuses on high-tech or biomedical startups, but food entrepreneurship has been growing significantly in Ypsi and Ypsi Township. 

Tech Homecoming participants chat.
Tech Homecoming returns to connect Ann Arbor companies to job seekers on Thanksgiving Eve

Tech Homecoming was created to connect out-of-town visitors who are in the area for Thanksgiving and expose them to career opportunities in Ann Arbor. Last year's event saw nearly 300 attendees.

A rendering of the American Center for Mobility's planned tech park.
How next-generation mobility testing facilities are driving economic development in Washtenaw County

Many recent major economic developments have been directly influenced by Washtenaw County's existing infrastructure for next-generation mobility.

Zingerman's Roadhouse eggs benedict with Newsom's country ham.
Washtenaw County’s best brunch spots

Going out for brunch always feels like a decadent pleasure. If you happen to be looking for late-morning nosh in Washtenaw County, here are a few of our favorite options that are sure to make your stomach growl.

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