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A technician operates a Sniffer Robotics drone.

Ann Arbor company that uses drones to detect methane leaks closes $2 million seed funding round

Sniffer Robotics' patented “SnifferDRONE” provides an alternative for field technicians who would manually identify and measure methane emissions, which can be a time-consuming and sometimes dangerous process. 

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Kaili Dence and Randy Dence in the future location of Whitepine Studios.
Saline art center pursues “more vibrant downtown” in expanded new location

Whitepine Studios arose from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its classes and other programs have quickly become popular.

Washtenaw County Office for Community and Economic Development Economic Opportunity Manager Cheranissa Williams.
Washtenaw County to host “Small Business Day” featuring free workshops for entrepreneurs

The free virtual event will involve several panels and discussions covering a variety of topics for those interested in starting a new business, seasoned small business owners, and anyone in between.

Attendees at the 2018 Midwest Growth Capital Symposium.
Venture capital symposium returns to connect entrepreneurs to investors in Ann Arbor

The 42nd annual Midwest Growth Capital Symposium will take place in Ann Arbor May 23-24, featuring Michigan entrepreneurs Louis Cannon and Dug Song as keynote speakers.

First Fridays Ypsi’s 10th year features themes ranging from spring blooms to “Santarchy vs. Krampus”

The nonprofit hosts monthly events and invites Ypsilanti businesses to host arts-related happenings on the first Friday of each month from April through December.

Owner Megan Foldenauer at a pop-up version of the forthcoming Ypsilanti Art Supply and Atelier.
Locally owned art supply store to open in downtown Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Art Supply and Atelier will be housed inside Riverside Arts Center in downtown Ypsi.

LaQuan Hill and Adam Grant at the A Brighter Way offices.
Washtenaw County organizations aim to make it easier to find employment after incarceration

It can be difficult or even impossible to find work after returning from incarceration, but local businesses and nonprofits are working to change that.

A cornhole competition hosted by the American Cornhole Organization.
National cornhole tournament coming to Ypsi Township’s Fowling Warehouse

Players competing to qualify for the American Cornhole Organization World Championships in July can earn points during the event and compete for a $5,000 prize. The general public is also invited to participate in social play.

The Metric Marketing team, with founder and CEO Hannah McNaughton at lower left.
Two Ann Arbor businesses ranked on Inc. Magazine list of fastest-growing Midwest companies

Metric Marketing and RXA were recently included on Inc. Magazine’s list of 203 companies "Making an Outsized Impact in the Midwest."

The dining room at Satchel's.
Ann Arbor restaurant announces it will split profits between owners and staff

The owner of Satchel’s BBQ recently announced a profit-sharing plan designed in part to help address staffing shortages.

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