Business

Steve Mangigian at Zingerman's Coffee Co.

Zingerman’s Coffee Co. grand reopening to feature new toast bar, expanded seating

Although it's situated in the unlikely environs of a sprawling office park, the business has become a bustling destination.

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Participants in last year's employment program attend a recognition ceremony.
Washtenaw County seeks to scale up summer youth employment program in 2018

The program, which trains youth for their first job experiences and pairs them with local employers, is looking to double the number of youth served this year.

Jonathan Massey introduces Joel Sanders at the Stalled! conference.
Inspired by transgender bathroom debate, U-M holds conference on inclusive design

Organizers say that controversies over the bathroom issue have opened up a much broader conversation on improving inclusivity in design in a variety of other ways.

Jamie Seely
Unpacking the controversy behind Detroit Street Filling Station’s relaunch

Ex-employees aired grievances against the restaurant after they were suddenly laid off in November, and an internal business matter quickly became a community conversation.

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Concluding “a good Michigan story,” Armune BioSciences sells off pioneering cancer-detection tech

Armune was the maker of Apifiny, a blood test that helps doctors diagnose prostate cancer more accurately.

The laptop and mobile interface for Neighborhood Watch for Corporations, powered by Squibit.
Arbor Insight software enables easier reporting of harassment, other workplace incidents

The Neighborhood Watch for Corporations platform, which allows employees to anonymously report incidents, is drawing major clients.

Elmo Morales at Elmo's Ping Pong Palace
Elmo’s Ping Pong Palace aims to cultivate Olympic table tennis champ in Dexter

Elmo Morales hopes to grow the pay-what-you-can business from a recreational destination into an instructional facility.

Emily Boring, Rik Cordero, and Rachel Barber at the A2 Tech Film Showcase.
Duo Security launches film showcase emphasizing diverse creators and tech themes

Last week's A2 Tech Film Showcase drew 600-700 attendees to the Michigan Theater – an impressive turnout for an event originally planned as a basement get-together.

Chris Martinson at the Chelsea Alehouse
Chelsea Alehouse to move to downtown Chelsea, expand brewpub offerings

The brewery is changing its business model to emphasize new beers, new food, and new events.

Ann Arbor company develops self-driving shuttle for Bedrock employees

A self-driving shuttle gives some Detroit workers a look into the future of urban mobility, and the pilot sparked innovative potential applications for autonomous transportation in the Motor City.

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