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Sarah Rigg
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Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Grassroots effort aims to build STEAM educational center in Ypsilanti Township
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Ypsi-area "Take Art Leave Art" box brings neighbors together safely during pandemic
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Ypsi's Grove Studios and Ann Arbor's Leon Speakers partner to amplify Black musicians' voices
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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WCC, Michigan Works! to host free virtual career fairs this month
Maria Patton
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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EMU drama students create storybook video series for kids
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Ann Arbor-based Toyota engineers develop app to make car seat installation simpler and safer
Monica Hickson
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Washtenaw County tech leaders advocate for their industry to define "talent" by more than a degree
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Largest-ever gift to Ypsilanti Area Community Fund helps ensure future of six Ypsi organizations
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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New Washtenaw County trail fund embraced by non-motorized coalition
David Sands
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Ann Arbor Summer Festival to expand programming to Ypsi this summer
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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From dressing up to masking up: How an Ann Arbor quinceañera-planning business survived the pandemic
Jeanne Hodesh
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Ann Arbor photographer and architect launch studio co-working space as a "clubhouse" for creatives
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Washtenaw County launches pop-up events to distribute COVID vaccine where it's needed most
Maria Patton
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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New Ann Arbor podcast aims to make civic engagement accessible AF
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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School-based health centers in Ypsilanti area remove barriers to good health
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Ypsilanti Township seeks feedback on proposed off-leash dog park
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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David Sands
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Weathering COVID through creativity
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Washtenaw County business owners hard, but many of them have found creative ways to pivot, survive, and thrive during the crisis. Since last summer, we've been chronicling their stories in a series sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK. Check out the entire series below:
From dressing up to masking up: How an Ann Arbor quinceañera-planning business survived the pandemic
Boosted by pivot to remote work, Ann Arbor cybersecurity company doubles staff during pandemic
Report finds optimistic outlook among Washtenaw County entrepreneurs, despite COVID-19 challenges
Despite pandemic, Michigan Angel Fund made record-breaking investments in 2020
Ypsilanti hygiene products company sees soaring growth during COVID-19 pandemic
In COVID-19 pandemic, Ann Arbor-based Workit Health finds opportunity to combat opioid epidemic
Ypsilanti-based travel app Zonder pivots to encourage pandemic-friendly adventures at home
Ann Arbor-based SpellBound adapts augmented reality products to motivate patients in isolation
New association helps Washtenaw County businesses of color recover from COVID-19
This Ann Arbor woman sold $4,000 in her first month as a small business owner
Ann Arbor-based Jottful helps small businesses survive pandemic by going online for the first time
New Ypsilanti pop-up markets help micro-business owners survive COVID-19
Thinking outside the escape room: Decode Detroit's pandemic pivot
Despite pandemic, Ann Arbor bars find success through reinvention
Numerous sources of financial assistance still available for Washtenaw County business owners
How pivoting to PPE production "saved" Saline-based Akervall Technologies
Ann Arbor companies specializing in autonomous delivery robots scale up during pandemic
Ypsi startup flourishes during pandemic by helping clients pursue student loan forgiveness
COVID safety 101: Here's what reopening businesses must do to complete state-required safety plans
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