Held monthly, this lively morning program is the culmination of both the Ann Arbor Chamber's Morning Edition and the Ypsilanti Chamber's First Tuesday Breakfast. Pulling the best of both events to create the A2Y Early Edition Breakfast brought to you by the A2Y Regional Chamber. (January-June, September-November)

Emcee:
Russ Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theatre.

Russ hosts this dynamic program designed by the Chamber. The purpose of this event is to keep members informed and up-to-date on vital local issues and offer an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members.

Speakers:

James Marks –VG Kids
VGKids is a printing company in Ypsilanti. It assists customers across the country with merchandising needs including touring rock, rap and alternative music bands, radio and television programs, Internet companies, universities, small businesses. Come learn about this small business success story!
 
Adrienne Nemura – Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic Riding is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that provides the opportunity for personal growth through the horseback riding experience to area youth and adults with disabilities. Come learn about the grand opening of the new Harold and Kay Peplau Therapeutic Riding Center.
 
Kevin Gilleo – Toyota Technical Center
Kevin Gilleo is a Principal Engineer for the Tundra program at the Toyota Technical Center. This is the second generation of this Washtenaw County designed, American-built truck. Edmunds. com said, “In every measure, the Tundra now stands on equal or higher ground than competing half-ton pickups.”
 
Mary Campbell – EDF Ventures – “Obesity – not MY problem…..really?”
The long history of human society is a scarcity of dietary calories. The short history of food culture in the USA is plentiful cheap calories. Too many calories mean obesity. It also means the emergence of technologies like neurostimulation, drugs and devices to address this public health epidemic.
 
Michael McCarthy – Tax Changes in the New Year
Mike McCarthy joined Rehmann when the firm merged with Wright Griffin Davis and Co.  He is a key member of the Rehmann tax team and a Principal in the Ann Arbor office. The New Year brings new tax laws and revised tax policies. Come learn how these changes can affect you and your business.