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Free small business support available in Washtenaw County through new program

Small Business Support, a new collaborative effort among several Washtenaw County community organizations, aims to connect entrepreneurs with knowledgeable business experts who can help their businesses grow.

A Ford Mach E electric vehicle at Washtenaw Community College.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program

Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.

A mock check representing the funds invested in My Future Fund savings accounts so far.
Washtenaw County students receive $1m in free savings accounts – and another $2m is still available

My Future Fund, a Washtenaw County-wide savings account program for students, invested $1 million in 16,000 free college and career savings accounts in its first year.

Mark Koepf, vice president and director of government guaranteed lending for University Bank, helps a client at University Bank's new Ypsilanti branch.
Business financing 101: Foundational tips for Washtenaw County entrepreneurs

There are numerous requirements and pitfalls to consider when it comes to finding funds for your next business venture. Here's our guide to the basics.

WISD Bridge Team mental health clinical supervisor DarNesha Green.
Mini-grants, social workers, video series support mental health in Washtenaw County schools

For the past five years, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District has worked alongside Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to offer more school-based behavioral health services.

The new Title IX Plaza in Dexter.
New plaza in Dexter honors female athletes and memorializes local triathlete

The Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission have opened the new Title IX Plaza at Dexter-Huron Metropark in Dexter. 

The B2B trail in Dexter.
$3 million in state funds will support completion of Washtenaw County’s B2B Trail

Huron-Waterloo Pathways Initiative Executive Director Kiff Hamp says that there are currently 10 miles left to complete the trail.

Kristen Muehlhauser of Raindance Organic Farm's farmland in Northfield Township.
Land is easier to access for Washtenaw County’s small farmers, helping them buck national trends

Washtenaw County government and nonprofit entities are making it easier for small farmers to access farmland through innovative programs like conservation easements, farm linking, and more.

Voices of Youth: Students advocate for consent education to combat sexual assault and harassment

Many young people have experienced sexual assault or harassment, but they feel not enough is being done to address the problem.

Zara Mian.
Voices of Youth: Michigan teens advocate for driver’s license access, youth voting rights

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, youth writer Ela Khasnabis Upton interviews two young people leading change in the future of Michigan politics. 

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