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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.

You Are Expansive founder Kayla Skinner-Roy. at RAC.
Social workers offer services in unexpected Ypsi-area sites, from library to art center

Social workers and social work interns from both the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University are providing support to a variety of programs in partnership with Ypsilanti-area organizations.

Ypsilanti artist Jessica Tenbusch will be one of 18 Washtenaw County artists featured in the forthcoming Studio Deals Midwest event.
Ann Arbor, Ypsi artists to welcome buyers into their studios as part of seven-city Midwest event

Detroit-based ArtClvb, an online network for the art world, will bring its Studio Deals Midwest event to Washtenaw County this winter, connecting art buyers to artists in the artists' studios.

Dave Strenski in front of the Elijah McCoy plaque in Library Park.
From long underwear to gunshot detection, Ypsi inventors have racked up patents for 150 years

Ypsi and Ypsi Township inventors have received over 1,200 patents, with some of the oldest dating back to the mid-1800s.

Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program students working on a house on Sedgewood Lane in Ann Arbor..
Washtenaw County schools explore consolidating career technical education for consistency and equity

No Washtenaw County student has access to all 60 of the county's CTE offerings. That could change, though, as school officials explore ways to consolidate CTE offerings.

Kate Mehuron, Emma Wuetrich, and Dennis O'Grady at EMU's Student Center.
EMU LGBT Resource Center celebrates 30th anniversary with look back at center’s historical impact

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center has had significant impact on both the EMU and Ypsilanti communities.

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. 

Wheel the World's logo. The travel website for travelers with disabilities recently recognized the Ann Arbor area for its accessibility.
Ann Arbor area recognized for accessibility for travelers with disabilities

The Ann Arbor area is the first community in Michigan to receive verification from an online travel platform that exclusively promotes accessibility in travel for individuals with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities.

Wilson Marine Brighton apprentice Adam Tobkin.
Free event to offer employers introduction to creating registered apprenticeships

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Michigan Works! Southeast is inviting area employers to a free event in Ann Arbor that will cover the basics of creating a registered apprenticeship program.

EMU President James Smith and "Thankful For You" event planning committee member Connie Ruhl-Smith at last year's drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway.
EMU to offer drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway for third year

Organizers hope to feed 500 Ypsilanti community members in Eastern Michigan University’s third annual "Thankful For You" drive-through Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Nov. 21. 

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