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Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on
Patrick Dunn
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Technology and Innovation
How an Ypsi auto software company helped feed Turkey's stray dogs during the pandemic
Jeanne Hodesh
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
From dressing up to masking up: How an Ann Arbor quinceañera-planning business survived the pandemic
Jeanne Hodesh
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Innovation News
Arts and Culture
Ann Arbor photographer and architect launch studio co-working space as a "clubhouse" for creatives
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
New Ann Arbor store prioritizes sustainability, asking customers to "bring your own container"
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story
Technology and Innovation
Boosted by pivot to remote work, Ann Arbor cybersecurity company doubles staff during pandemic
Emily Benda
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor and Ypsi restaurants plan to keep outdoor winter dining options for the long term
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Entrepreneurship
WCC program helps Ypsi-area women, minority, and veteran entrepreneurs creatively weather COVID-19
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Report finds optimistic outlook among Washtenaw County entrepreneurs, despite COVID-19 challenges
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Despite pandemic, Michigan Angel Fund made record-breaking investments in 2020
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
Black History Month panel discussion to feature Black professionals who grew up in Ypsi
Sarah Rigg
Monday, February 1, 2021
Innovation News
Entrepreneurship
Ypsilanti hygiene products company sees soaring growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Innovation News
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Ann Arbor SPARK offers free team-building book club for entrepreneurs
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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COVID-19's challenges prompt positive changes in Ann Arbor businesses' workplace culture
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Innovation News
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Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund partners with startups to create DEI-focused internship program
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Innovation News
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In COVID-19 pandemic, Ann Arbor-based Workit Health finds opportunity to combat opioid epidemic
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Despite pandemic, new food businesses thrive at Ypsi Township commercial kitchen
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story
Technology and Innovation
Ypsilanti-based travel app Zonder pivots to encourage pandemic-friendly adventures at home
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Recent U-M grad's face-mask startup booms, but is built to last post-pandemic
Emily Benda
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Ypsi craftspeople get even more creative to weather COVID-19 pandemic
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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