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LLamasoft to add over 100 jobs, redevelop headquarters, continue humanitarian work this year
The supply chain management software company has big plans for continued growth in Ann Arbor.
Video VIDEO: Scenes from the seventh annual Festival of the Honey Bee
The Festival of the Honey Bee returned to downtown Ypsilanti for its seventh year on September 6. Here are a few of the sights and sounds we took in at the event.
Business incubator for women of color expands, welcomes second cohort
The free EmpowerYou program is designed to help women of color start their own businesses. A new grant from United Way of Washtenaw County has allowed the program to expand to serve more women.
New WCC entrepreneurship program offers one-on-one guidance with local business experts
The college's Entrepreneur in Residence program assigns burgeoning entrepreneurs to one of four mentors specializing in various areas of small business development.
Ann Arbor cannabis company plans major expansion in Michigan
C3 Industries plans to add up to 75 employees in the Ann Arbor area. It's also planning to open 15 to 20 Michigan dispensaries in the next two years, including one in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor software company hosts workshop to educate teachers on creating a “culture of joy”
It may seem odd for a software company to hold a professional development workshop for teachers, but making money wasn’t why Menlo Innovations hosted a recent "Back to School" event.
Ann Arbor couple create climate-neutral activewear company
Some items will be created from completely sustainable materials, and the company's goal is to have a quantifiable neutral impact on carbon emissions.
Alternative healing and wellness businesses put down roots in Ypsi area
An acupuncture business with a "socialist business model," a waterfront yoga studio, and a holistic bodywork practice promoting a safe space for black clients have all opened recently in Ypsi and Ypsi Township.
Ann Arbor startup Jottful acquires Cowork Ann Arbor
Jottful staff jumped on the opportunity to make the relatively new coworking space – located in a prime spot at Main Street and Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor – their new home.
LLamasoft to add over 100 jobs, redevelop headquarters, continue humanitarian work this year
The supply chain management software company has big plans for continued growth in Ann Arbor.
Video VIDEO: Scenes from the seventh annual Festival of the Honey Bee
The Festival of the Honey Bee returned to downtown Ypsilanti for its seventh year on September 6. Here are a few of the sights and sounds we took in at the event.
Business incubator for women of color expands, welcomes second cohort
The free EmpowerYou program is designed to help women of color start their own businesses. A new grant from United Way of Washtenaw County has allowed the program to expand to serve more women.
New WCC entrepreneurship program offers one-on-one guidance with local business experts
The college's Entrepreneur in Residence program assigns burgeoning entrepreneurs to one of four mentors specializing in various areas of small business development.
Ann Arbor cannabis company plans major expansion in Michigan
C3 Industries plans to add up to 75 employees in the Ann Arbor area. It's also planning to open 15 to 20 Michigan dispensaries in the next two years, including one in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor software company hosts workshop to educate teachers on creating a “culture of joy”
It may seem odd for a software company to hold a professional development workshop for teachers, but making money wasn’t why Menlo Innovations hosted a recent "Back to School" event.
Ann Arbor couple create climate-neutral activewear company
Some items will be created from completely sustainable materials, and the company's goal is to have a quantifiable neutral impact on carbon emissions.
Alternative healing and wellness businesses put down roots in Ypsi area
An acupuncture business with a "socialist business model," a waterfront yoga studio, and a holistic bodywork practice promoting a safe space for black clients have all opened recently in Ypsi and Ypsi Township.
Ann Arbor startup Jottful acquires Cowork Ann Arbor
Jottful staff jumped on the opportunity to make the relatively new coworking space – located in a prime spot at Main Street and Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor – their new home.
