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Engage founder Brooke Boyle.

New Ann Arbor business takes networking to the next level through personalized connections

Engage matches each "connectee" with three "connectors," who may help enrich the connectee's professional or social life through additional connections.

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Jottful founder Dawn Verbrigghe with her Founders for Change pledge.
Female founders of Ann Arbor tech companies take national pledge for diversity

The women have committed to maintaining a diverse team, board, and investment partners – the latter of which can be a particular challenge for a young company.

Kit McCullough, Jessica Letaw and Jarod Malestein of YIMBY at the Y Lot in downtown Ann Arbor
Yes in my backyard: New Ann Arbor group takes proactive stance toward development

Organizers of the Ann Arbor YIMBY Facebook group say their focus isn't on specific developments, but on collectively articulating a positive future for their city and its values.

Garlin Gilchrist II, executive director of the Center for Social Media Responsibility.
U-M’s new Center for Social Media Responsibility aims to quickly make accountability tools public

The center aims to address concerns about social media's negative effects by creating metrics to assess social media companies' accountability, as well as a public forum to discuss the topic.

Ward 1 Productions of Ypsilanti
Ward 1 creative agency trains youth by telling Ypsi stories

The Ypsi-based agency offers employment and apprenticeship opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in video and content production.

Jamie Seely
Unpacking the controversy behind Detroit Street Filling Station’s relaunch

Ex-employees aired grievances against the restaurant after they were suddenly laid off in November, and an internal business matter quickly became a community conversation.

One of David Zinn's drawings at Kerrytown Market
10 essential Ann Arborites to follow on social media

From live-Tweeting public board meetings to collegiate sports photos, these local voices are telling the story of Ann Arbor, one post at a time. 

Mark Maynard stands in front of Deja Vu.
Blogger creates community project to document life in Ypsi this weekend

Mark Maynard is encouraging Ypsi residents to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of their town this weekend in order to create a digital time capsule via social media.

Intern Nicole Raymond talks with Google's Eric Wortman.
Summer internship program pairs students with local startups, expert mentors

Now in its third year, the Digital Summer Clinic Internship Program is a partnership between Eastern Michigan University's Center for Digital Engagement and Ann Arbor SPARK.

Ann Arbor artist Niki Williams, whose work will be featured in the inaugural Straight Up show at Alley Bar.
Essential arts events for April 2017

Our monthly guide to innovative Washtenaw County arts events includes an interactive art installation at Ann Arbor Distilling Co. and a one-night art show at Alley Bar.

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