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Ben Schein speaks at A2.AI.

Tech leaders spotlight practical applications of AI at inaugural Ann Arbor conference

The A2.AI conference, co-created by Ann Arbor software company RXA, aimed to offer an "approachable discussion" of recent advancements in artificial intelligence.

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The Michigan Flower Growers' Cooperative at MarketPlace Hall.
Growing Hope’s Ypsi farmers market space welcomes flower co-op, coffee roastery

Michigan's only flower-growing cooperative and Cultivate Coffee and Tap House's roastery operations have both recently moved into Growing Hope's downtown Ypsilanti space.

An employee prepares to load an order into the REV-1 at Miss Kim.
Autonomous robots set to make food deliveries from Ann Arbor restaurants this fall

The REV-1 is a lightweight autonomous vehicle inspired by a food delivery that went wrong with surprisingly inspiring results.

Lucky Monkey tattoo artist Carrie Metz-Caporusso, who is spearheading the event.
Local tattoo parlors offer special tattoo to fight homelessness

On Oct. 19 tattoo artists at Lucky Monkey Tattoo in Ann Arbor and Lovely Monkey Tattoo in Whitmore Lake will offer a special tattoo, with all proceeds going to Avalon Housing.

Colleen Brewer at Rosie's Community Kitchen.
Maker’s Market in Ypsi Township to spotlight local food, arts, and crafts

The market is the first such offering from the owner of a new rental kitchen and event space located in the former Willow Run Middle School.

Arcade Barbers owner Tiffany Lakes-Royal.
Staying Power: Arcade Barbers is still growing after a century in Nickels Arcade

Arcade Barbers is the oldest shop in Nickels Arcade. And thanks to a reputation for good service and colorful conversation, its owner is considering an expansion.

Mi Padrino in use.
Responding to overwhelming demand, Mi Padrino releases Hispanic party planning app early

The app, which offers tools to plan and crowdfund quinceañera celebrations, has drawn massive interest from the 500,000 website users the Ann Arbor company has amassed since launching in 2017.

SPARK East's remodeled space.
SPARK East aims to better serve Ypsilanti through renovation, expanded funding

SPARK East recently completed renovations to its Ypsilanti business incubator and is also devoting new funding to events, grants, and other services for Ypsilanti residents.

Summer19's end-of-year celebration.
Youth summer employment program completes fourth season with record participation

The Summer19 program offered its young participants free "soft skills" training before placing them in part-time summer jobs. It's a collaboration between the University of Michigan, Michigan Works! Southeast, and Washtenaw County. 

MiCareerQuest Southeast 2018.
MiCareerQuest offers students interactive experience with over 1,000 employers

Washtenaw County students will have an opportunity to discover careers in mobility, manufacturing, and many other industries at the massive career fair.

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