The former Willow Run high school and middle school campus, where organizers hope the future American Center for Innovation will be located.
The former Willow Run high school and middle school campus, where organizers hope the future American Center for Innovation will be located. Sarah Rigg

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Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. Economic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
Feature Story BirCan abstract Technology and Innovation

How an Ypsi auto software company helped feed Turkey's stray dogs during the pandemic

Jeanne HodeshWednesday, April 14, 2021
Longform WSF member Rudy Flores. Photo courtesy Rudy Flores. Equity

Washtenaw County group aims to improve conditions and fight injustice for Michigan migrant workers

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 7, 2021
Innovation News Michigan Works! Southeast logo Economic Development

WCC, Michigan Works! to host free virtual career fairs this month

Maria PattonWednesday, April 7, 2021
Innovation News EMU student Kayla Nelson reads "Corduroy Takes a Bow" for the Storybook Series. Arts and Culture

EMU drama students create storybook video series for kids

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 7, 2021
Innovation News Toyota Principal Engineer Jennifer Pelky installs a car seat. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor-based Toyota engineers develop app to make car seat installation simpler and safer

Monica HicksonWednesday, April 7, 2021
Longform AFC Ann Arbor soccer club chair Bilal Saeed. Technology and Innovation

Washtenaw County tech leaders advocate for their industry to define "talent" by more than a degree

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 24, 2021
Longform A mom and baby at Corner Health Center, one of the organizations supported by Jim and Marla Gousseff's endowment. Community Development

Largest-ever gift to Ypsilanti Area Community Fund helps ensure future of six Ypsi organizations

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 24, 2021
Development News Bikers and runners take a trip on the B2B Trail. Community Development

New Washtenaw County trail fund embraced by non-motorized coalition

David SandsWednesday, March 24, 2021
Innovation News Chris DuPont and Christina Furtado play a Tiny Tops concert in 2020. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Summer Festival to expand programming to Ypsi this summer

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 24, 2021
Innovation News A photo shoot at StudioStudio. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor photographer and architect launch studio co-working space as a "clubhouse" for creatives

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, March 24, 2021
Longform Jess Letaw, Molly Kleinman, Michelle Hughes, and Jarod Malestein of the Ann Arbor AF podcast at Larcom City Hall. Community Development

New Ann Arbor podcast aims to make civic engagement accessible AF

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 17, 2021
Longform Medical Assistant Gugu Ramirez at the RAHS clinic at Ypsilanti Community High School. Healthy Communities

School-based health centers in Ypsilanti area remove barriers to good health

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 17, 2021
Development News The logo for Ypsilanti Township's dog park. Community Development

Ypsilanti Township seeks feedback on proposed off-leash dog park

Sarah RiggWednesday, 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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