Economic Development

Innovation News An infographic from the report. Entrepreneurship

Washtenaw County Capital Report reveals high demand for local investment

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 21, 2020
Longform Daniel Wall, Kodi Amritt-Wall,and Imani skating with The 78's!! at Eastern Michigan University. Healthy Communities

Ypsi residents launch community-minded group for roller-skating enthusiasts

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 21, 2020
Longform We The People Opportunity Farm founder Melvin Parson. Healthy Communities

From porch food pantries to produce distributions, grassroots efforts address pandemic-era food need

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 21, 2020
Innovation News October's apple-themed self-care kit included cinnamon sticks, spiced apple tea, crossword pages, chocolates, recipes, a breathing exercise, and instructions for a yoga pose. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti District Library creates and distributes self-care kits to help patrons relieve stress

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 21, 2020
Longform Marquan Jackson, director of the Family Empowerment Program. Equity

Study finds disparate COVID-19 impacts on jobs, housing, and more for Ypsi-area residents of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 14, 2020
Innovation News Rod Wallace of Grove Studios and Maia Evans of Leon Speakers announce the Amplify Fellowship at Grove Studios' Equinox Party. Arts and Culture

Grove Studios and Leon Speakers partner on new fellowship for Washtenaw County's Black musicians

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 14, 2020
Innovation News A vendor at the Ypsi Pop-Up Market @ North Washington Street. Entrepreneurship

New Ypsilanti pop-up markets help micro-business owners survive COVID-19

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 14, 2020
Innovation News EntryPoint will spotlight Midwest businesses in a holiday gift guide and feature some of them on its Facebook Live interview series, "The Cackle," from Nov. 30-Dec. 4. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor nonprofit to release holiday gift guide spotlighting Midwest businesses

Emily BendaWednesday, October 14, 2020
Longform Christine Hume. Diversity

Local edit-a-thon events aim to inject diversity into Wikipedia entries

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 07, 2020
Feature Story One of the projects Y-Fi members worked on in quarantine was a video set to Billie Eilish's song "Bad Guy." Arts and Culture

Y-Fi youth social art movement adapts to COVID by building community partnerships in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 07, 2020
Innovation News A promotional image for the WXW forum. Entrepreneurship

Annual Washtenaw women's business group forum to focus on "redesigning the paradigm" for next decade

Emily BendaWednesday, October 07, 2020
Innovation News An 1830 map of Detroit is one of five items the Clements Library contributed to "Mapping a World of Cities." Community Development

U-M Clements Library contributes historic maps to national project examining city growth

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 07, 2020
Longform Dave Strenski in front of a solar installation at the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti. Sustainability

SolarYpsi celebrates 15th year with ambitious plan for solar installations on 100 Ypsi homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 30, 2020
Feature Story The game "Around the World in 30 Minutes" can be played outside Decode Ann Arbor's location by solving challenges on a smartphone. Entrepreneurship

Thinking outside the escape room: Decode Detroit's pandemic pivot

Emily BendaWednesday, September 30, 2020
Innovation News Participants, including Cherisa Allen in denim jacket, at 2019's 5K Walk/Run. Healthy Communities

5K Walk/Run in Ypsi aims to raise awareness of domestic violence

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 30, 2020
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