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Wired Off-Road co-founder David Kloiber.

Ypsi startups find success with electric dirt bikes, on-demand delivery, and fraud prevention

We caught up with three startups based at downtown Ypsi's SPARK East business incubator to find out what's in their future.

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Austin Yarger and Corbin Reeves at SPARK Central Innovation Center.
Making video games in the Midwest can be hard, but Ann Arbor developers find community in this group

Nestled within Ann Arbor's vibrant technology hub, a robust local chapter of the International Game Developers Association is creating an essential community support for both expert and novice developers.

A rendering of the State Street redesign.
Ann Arbor’s State Street reopens with curbless design

The project is the first phase of a major street renovation designed to improve safety, accessibility, and business flexibility.

An October First Fridays Ypsilanti event.
“Ypsi in October” campaign promotes a month of spooky, autumnal events

Ypsi Real and Ypsilanti businesses are hoping to make Ypsi a destination for all things autumn and Halloween-themed this year.

Lana Krolikowski with one of her cat dice trays.
From science-inspired jewelry to D&D pillows, meet Washtenaw County’s female makers

Washtenaw County's many women makers are defying maker culture norms and creating everything from functional art furniture to hybrid cat/octopus plushies.

Brandon Frye and Nashia Weems of No Label Juice.
Ypsi business changes include fresh-squeezed juice, cafe in an auto shop, and Regal Beagle revamp

We caught up with two new businesses – one selling juice, the other coffee – and an established bar and grill making some big changes.

EIRO in Grand Rapids.
Ann Arbor nonprofit and speaker company collaborate on massive interactive sculpture in Grand Rapids

Leon Speakers and CultureVerse teamed up to build EIRO, a three-story tower that responds to human interaction through light and sound, for Grand Rapids' ArtPrize event.

Kallista Walker at the 2022 Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day.
Photo essay: Scenes from Ypsilanti’s 2022 Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day

The annual Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day has deep significance for the Ypsilanti community, particularly residents of the city's Southside.

Yuko Frazier with some of her sheep.
Ypsi-based lawn service uses sheep to mow local parks and yards

Project Mow uses a flock of 40 sheep to mow overgrown properties that aren't suitable for a riding mower or string trimmer.

A flyer for the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti's recent Ypsi Love Mixer.
Downtown Association of Ypsilanti seeks to broaden representation of Ypsi businesses

The Downtown Association of Ypsilanti is mulling big changes to create a more united and inclusive business community in Ypsilanti.

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