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Local restaurant owners flock to Ypsi Township Restaurant Depot opening
Restaurant Depot stores are similar to Costco or Sam's Club, but focused on restaurant clients. Local restaurateurs had been waiting for a closer location than the chain's Troy or Dearborn stores.
Michigan Angel Fund invests in four women-owned companies
A managing partner of the fund says this is an indicator of the fact that "there are more women-led companies in the pipeline than ever before."
Having filled iconic “777” building, Oxford Companies plans broader improvements for south Ann Arbor
Oxford wants to transform the space in southern Ann Arbor into a downtown environment where people can live, work, and play.
Ypsi Township resident teaches young people contracting and handyman skills through paid jobs
Young people in Tyrone Bridges' Youth 2 Contractors program make at least $10-$12 an hour while learning skills that they could turn into adult careers.
Literati one of five finalists for national Bookstore of the Year award
Although Ann Arbor's Literati only opened in 2013, it's worked hard to make a mark – and Publishers Weekly has taken notice.
New local produce store modeled after Ann Arbor’s Argus Farm Stop to open in Chelsea
Agricole Farm Stop aims to support the local farm economy by selling locally-grown food and giving farmers 75 percent of the selling price.
App designed to combat sexual violence is among Ann Arbor companies competing in SXSW Pitch event
MySideKick, which offers a variety of tools to prevent sexual violence, is one of three local companies among the 50 finalists who will compete in Austin this March.
Anticipating growth, summer employment program for county youth seeks new employers
Having doubled the number of youth it employs since it started in 2016, the Summer19 program is aiming to keep expanding this year.
Live music’s next act in Washtenaw County
With shared values of prioritizing the music, offering intimate experiences, and working out of pure love for the business, several venues are setting Washtenaw County up for a live music resurgence in 2019 and beyond.
Local restaurant owners flock to Ypsi Township Restaurant Depot opening
Restaurant Depot stores are similar to Costco or Sam's Club, but focused on restaurant clients. Local restaurateurs had been waiting for a closer location than the chain's Troy or Dearborn stores.
Michigan Angel Fund invests in four women-owned companies
A managing partner of the fund says this is an indicator of the fact that "there are more women-led companies in the pipeline than ever before."
Having filled iconic “777” building, Oxford Companies plans broader improvements for south Ann Arbor
Oxford wants to transform the space in southern Ann Arbor into a downtown environment where people can live, work, and play.
Ypsi Township resident teaches young people contracting and handyman skills through paid jobs
Young people in Tyrone Bridges' Youth 2 Contractors program make at least $10-$12 an hour while learning skills that they could turn into adult careers.
Literati one of five finalists for national Bookstore of the Year award
Although Ann Arbor's Literati only opened in 2013, it's worked hard to make a mark – and Publishers Weekly has taken notice.
New local produce store modeled after Ann Arbor’s Argus Farm Stop to open in Chelsea
Agricole Farm Stop aims to support the local farm economy by selling locally-grown food and giving farmers 75 percent of the selling price.
App designed to combat sexual violence is among Ann Arbor companies competing in SXSW Pitch event
MySideKick, which offers a variety of tools to prevent sexual violence, is one of three local companies among the 50 finalists who will compete in Austin this March.
Anticipating growth, summer employment program for county youth seeks new employers
Having doubled the number of youth it employs since it started in 2016, the Summer19 program is aiming to keep expanding this year.
Live music’s next act in Washtenaw County
With shared values of prioritizing the music, offering intimate experiences, and working out of pure love for the business, several venues are setting Washtenaw County up for a live music resurgence in 2019 and beyond.
