Event examines the “State of Health” in Washtenaw County
More than 150 community members came together to address Washtenaw County's public health strategies at the second annual State of Health symposium Oct. 28.
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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.
$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.
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.
Partner Partner Content 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.
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.
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.
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.
Local coalition releases action plan to improve child care in Washtenaw, Livingston counties
The Livingston and Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition, a collaboration of local child care providers, families, policymakers, and economic development professionals, recently released an action plan to improve child care in the region.
