Economic Development

Feature Story Krista and Joe Jarvis. Entrepreneurship

Manchester's River Raisin Distillery opens after seven years in the making

Emily BendaWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story People who signed up for Mentor 2 Youth's new informational texting system received free gift cards, sponsored by the United Way of Washtenaw County. Community Development

Nonprofit Mentor 2 Youth expands reach with texting program, summer camp, parent support program

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 12, 2020
Innovation News Association of Businesses of Color cofounders Ylondia Portis and Brian Jones-Chance. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi business owners found Association of Businesses of Color

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Akervall Technologies developed the SISU Extend face shield for users who also need to wear goggles. Technology and Innovation

How pivoting to PPE production "saved" Saline-based Akervall Technologies

Emily BendaWednesday, August 05, 2020
Innovation News Financial Navigator logo Community Development

Washtenaw County, United Way offer free financial consultation for those affected by COVID-19

Emily BendaWednesday, August 05, 2020
Feature Story A Refraction AI REV-1 robot makes a delivery. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor companies specializing in autonomous delivery robots scale up during pandemic

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 29, 2020
Feature Story Mike Horn and Quincy Moore at Educate Youth's clubhouse. Kids and Education

Ypsi nonprofit creates hip-hop video about COVID-19 safety made by teens, for teens

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 29, 2020
Longform Tyrone Bridges. Community Development

Ypsilanti High School alumni rally to make disabled former classmate's home accessible

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 22, 2020
Feature Story With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor YMCA has been distributing produce boxes weekly for families in need during the pandemic. Healthy Communities

With its doors closed, here's how the Ann Arbor YMCA has innovated to serve in new ways

Emily BendaWednesday, July 15, 2020
Feature Story The Recreation Park complex, which houses the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti Senior Center adapts to COVID-19 with meal service, online exercise classes, and more

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020
Innovation News Felicia Brabec. Community Development

Washtenaw County has declared racism a public health crisis. What are the county's next steps?

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 15, 2020
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