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M-36 Coffee Roasters co-owner Ken Pargulski at their Whitmore Lake headquarters.

Whitmore Lake’s M-36 coffee roastery carries on legacy of Ann Arbor’s Espresso Royale coffee shops

M-36 rose from Espresso Royale's ashes, resulting in the reopening of a former Espresso Royale location in Ann Arbor and the creation of a roastery that serves numerous other businesses.

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Small business 101: Using tech to manage your company’s finances

Using the right financial management technology for your business can be crucial to its success.

Ann Arbor SPARK to receive $9 million from new state fund supporting startups

Ann Arbor SPARK closed out 2024 celebrating a major coup for Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: the $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund.

Ken Sprinkles, University Bank business banking officer, and Benjamin Bolen, University Bank wealth advisor.
Small business 101: What is the state of your business’ financial health?

Good financial health is a crucial part of running a business of any size. There are multiple factors to consider when evaluating the financial health of your business. 

Venue Coffee.
Coffee shop opens in Ann Arbor restaurant, co-working, and event space

Located within a larger restaurant/bar, the new coffee shop is designed as a place where patrons can not only get a top-notch brew and chef-prepared grab-and-go meals, but also co-work and socialize.

YCMS Principal Charles Davis.
What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?

Our staff weighs in on what inspires hope in our community for the coming year.

Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life.
Pop-up holiday market series returns to Ypsi for second year

Ypsilanti entrepreneurs Gordon "Big" Dooley and Travis Willis have partnered again this holiday season to present the Show Love Saturdays Pop Up Shop.

EAVX employee Corbin Fleming-Dittenber demonstrates the versatility and customization of a Ford eTransit upfit with Masterack products and VX technology.
Ypsi Township company develops smart truck tech, plans Ann Arbor expansion

If you've ever wondered how work crews can safely leave large fleets of trucks laden with tools on site overnight, the answer might involve Ypsilanti Township-based EAVX.

Vector Business Consulting CEO and founder Duane Pittman.
Small business 101: Finding funding beyond bank loans for your business

Local experts say that not being able to "break the bank" won’t necessarily make or break your business. 

Kerrytown.
New nonprofit aims to build unity among Ann Arbor’s business districts

Ann Arbor’s State Street District recently announced the launch of the Downtown Ann Arbor Partnership, which is committed to community development and inclusivity across Ann Arbor's downtown spaces.

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