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Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch.
Photo: Ypsilanti District Library Social Worker Kat Layton, Head of Youth Services Jodi Krahnke, and Teen Librarian Kelly Pedersen Scott at the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch. Doug Coombe

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Feature Story Stadium Hardware owners Brian Bennink, Jamie Brustad and Skip Hackbarth Entrepreneurship

Staying Power: How 55-year-old Stadium Hardware holds its own against chains and online retailers

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 25, 2018
The Ann Arbor hardware store has thrived by relying on old-fashioned skills: building long-term relationships and giving great customer service.
Development News 315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, one of the properties that Oxford employees will now own shares in. Economic Development

Oxford Companies' new Employee Share Program turns workers into real estate investors

Brianna KellyWednesday, April 25, 2018
The first rollout of the program represents an investment of more than $1 million in the company's employees through shares of real estate ownership.
Innovation News Dynics headquarters. Technology and Innovation

Pittsfield Township-based technology firm Dynics to expand, add jobs

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 25, 2018
The company will spend more than $800,000 adding 11,000 square feet to its building and will add 10 new employees to its current team of 77.
Innovation News Interns at an event organized by Amy Cell Talent last year. Economic Development

Ann Arbor employers launch summer program designed to retain young talent

Brianna KellyWednesday, April 25, 2018
AfterWork will offer social and professional programming to participants in an effort to help them connect with one another, their community, and other businesses and organizations.
Feature Story driven_3-28-17-4.jpg Transportation

Autonomous vehicles will impact the environment, but how?

Melissa AndersWednesday, April 18, 2018
As the Detroit region leads the charge in electric, connected, and autonomous vehicle innovation, environmental stakeholders are asking questions about how a radically new way of moving people, goods, and services will impact the environment.
Feature Story Matt Bradish at Underground Sounds Arts and Culture

Digital is dead, but Ann Arbor's independent record stores are keeping vinyl in rotation

Eric GallippoWednesday, April 18, 2018
Vinyl isn't just "back" anymore. It's become a consistent bright spot for the tumultuous music industry, particularly local businesses like Ann Arbor's four long-running independent record stores.
Feature Story Toni Kayumi reading to kids at the Ann Arbor YMCA Kids and Education

Community partnerships, commitment to social equity drive Ypsi's new affordable child care center

Brianna KellyWednesday, April 18, 2018
Set to open this summer, the Collaborative is a partnership between the Ann Arbor YMCA, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Ypsilanti Housing Commission. 
Innovation News Map of proposed Ann Arbor-to-Traverse City rail line. Transportation

Study's early findings suggest high demand for Ann Arbor-to-Traverse City passenger rail

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 18, 2018
Consultants are looking at what it would take to get trains running at 60 mph, with the goal of making a five-hour trip from Ann Arbor to Traverse City. 
Innovation News Girls participate in activities at the Digital Divas event. Kids and Education

EMU's Digital Divas program marks eight years of encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 18, 2018
A variety of local female leaders led educational sessions at last week's event for high school girls.
Innovation News David Egner speaks at the SPARK annual meeting. Economic Development

SPARK annual meeting highlights: Tackling Michigan's fear of the future and a new summer tech event

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 17, 2018
In addition to David Egner's keynote, the meeting included the announcement of SPARK's new strategic plan and a new multi-day summer event called A2Tech360.
Video The gender-neutral bathroom at Nightcap. Technology and Innovation

VIDEO: Take a guided tour of the design behind Duo Security, Nightcap, and Bløm Meadworks

Christopher SlatWednesday, April 11, 2018
Duo Security, Nightcap, and the forthcoming Bløm Meadworks are just a few of the many Ann Arbor businesses designed by Synecdoche Design Studio. Synecdoche's Adam Smith took us on a video tour to explain the design inspiration behind each of them.
Feature Story sxsw cover.png Transportation

Mobility Moments Podcast: Detroit mobility meets SXSW

Claire CharltonWednesday, April 11, 2018
Claire Charlton digs in with Jessica Robinson of Ford Smart Mobility, Phil Santer of Ann Arbor SPARK, and Justin Robinson of the Detroit Regional Chamber to learn about SXSW 2018 through the lens of mobility.
Development News A Visteon car in a tunnel on the American Center for Mobility facility. Transportation

The American Center for Mobility is open. What's next?

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 11, 2018
We took a look at the mock roads and other facilities now open at the center, the major new partnerships it's forging, and its prospects for bringing new jobs to the area.
Innovation News Michelle Mueller, Eugene Grant, Craig Hupy, and James R. Sayer participate in a panel discussion. Community Development

WCC hosts Smart Cities Symposium focused on using technology to solve urban challenges

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 11, 2018
Much of the conversation around "smart cities" has been focused on connected and autonomous vehicles. But symposium organizers wanted to include discussions on energy and smart grids, water issues, and more.
Innovation News People working at Bamboo Detroit. Economic Development

Duo Security opens Detroit office in Bamboo Detroit coworking space

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 11, 2018
Duo transferred 30 employees from its Ann Arbor team of around 300 to the Detroit office, where it expects to eventually fill out a 9,000-square-foot space.
Feature Story Rob Eisman, Liz Marek, Greg Lobdell and Jon Carlson at the Thompson Block redevelopment on April 2, 2018 Economic Development

FIRST LOOK: Inside Ypsi's long-awaited Thompson Block redevelopment

Brianna KellyThursday, April 5, 2018
An Ann Arbor-based development company's plans are well underway to restore the structure and open a new restaurant, bar, and loft apartments there sometime in 2019.
Feature Story Kayla Robinson and Debbie Ray of First Fridays Ypsilanti at Corner Brewery Arts and Culture

First Fridays Ypsilanti continues growth through community collaboration in its fifth season

Brianna KellyWednesday, April 4, 2018
The monthly self-guided art and culture walk has grown steadily since it began. This year it's getting even more ambitious, with additional featured businesses, bigger events, and new grant funding.
Feature Story Kit McCullough, Jessica Letaw and Jarod Malestein of YIMBY at the Y Lot in downtown Ann Arbor Community Development

Yes in my backyard: New Ann Arbor group takes proactive stance toward development

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 4, 2018
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.
Innovation News The Ypsi NSBE Jr. team at NSBE Jr.'s annual convention. Kids and Education

Ypsi's National Society of Black Engineers Jr. wins endurance race at its first national competition

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 4, 2018
The Ypsi Community High School team had only competed once before in Ypsi before being invited to compete at the national level.
Innovation News A screenshot of Industry Star's software. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor's IndustryStar Solutions marks steady growth in supply chain field

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 4, 2018
Recently named one of 15 Ann Arbor tech companies to watch, IndustryStar provides supply chain as a service, as well as offering an innovative supply chain management software platform.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


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