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The 2025 Small Business Expo at Washtenaw Community College.

New Washtenaw County program offers support for business owners recovering from COVID

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for its new Small Business Growth Activator Program, which aims to support entrepreneurs seeking to recover from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electric vehicle chargers at the Ypsilanti Performance Space.
Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use

Prompted in part by neighborhood power outages, the Ypsilanti Performance Space recently began operating four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers.

Matt Jones & The Reconstruction performing at The Ark
Ypsilanti’s Matt Jones and The Reconstruction make long-awaited return to music scene

Matt Jones and The Reconstruction will return to The Ark for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the release of their new album, "The Good Life."

Lindsay Jenkins with clothing from her LYNZI brand.
EMU fashion student wins scholarship established by iconic designer Virgil Abloh

Lindsay Jenkins, an Eastern Michigan University student majoring in fashion marketing innovation, was one of 60 recipients of a $10,000 college scholarship from the Virgil Abloh “Post⁠-⁠Modern” Scholarship Fund this year.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
You can apply now for free preschool in Washtenaw County

If you’re looking for free, high-quality preschool for your 3- or 4-year-old in Washtenaw County next school year, now’s the time to submit your application.

Ambassadors for the Healing Brothers United mental health program meet at Packard Health's Carpenter Road location in Ypsilanti.
“It’s okay to get help”: New program offers mental health support for Black men and boys in Ypsi and Ann Arbor

Packard Health's new Healing Brothers United program will soon launch a variety of mental health services aimed at local Black men and boys.

Ypsilanti middle school students visit Coleman A. Young International Airport.
Ypsi middle schoolers explore future careers through hands-on pilot program

The "From Curiosity to Career" program gives students exposure to careers in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, mobility, robotics, and engineering.

AI’s impact in Washtenaw County, from tech boom to data centers

Our new three-part series digs into AI's impacts in Ann Arbor's tech industry, its utilization in Washtenaw County's educational world, and the ongoing debate about data centers in several Washtenaw County communities.

Downtown Ypsilanti.
Ypsi selected to join downtown revitalization program with emphasis on small manufacturers

Ypsilanti is one of six communities participating in Recast City’s Recast Leaders program, which is focused on strengthening local economies through small-scale manufacturing and product-based businesses. 

A young person participates in Washtenaw County SummerWorks programming.
Paid youth internship program seeks Washtenaw County employers, mentors for 11th year

Washtenaw County's summer youth employment program, SummerWorks, is currently recruiting local employers to host interns and provide mentorship to young adults ages 16-24 this summer.

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