The A2Y Chamber Early Edition breakfast's interactive format brings the business and community leaders together to learn about industry leaders and issues facing the Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti community. Early Edition will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each of month at Weber's Boutique Hotel & Restaurant. The breakfast is a great opportunity to network and learn about recent events in the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti business community.

This month's breakfast willl be a community conversation on improving diversity, equality, and inclusion in the region

According to a recent report from Washtenaw County, our region is one of the wealthiest counties in Michigan, with high incomes and high rankings as one of the most economically vibrant, educated, healthy, and best places to live in the state.  However, this is not true for all as this has led to high inequity within the County. 

Panel of Experts

• Dr. Doris Fields, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Communication at Eastern Michigan University.
• Millie Chu, Vice President of Global Entrepreneurship and STEM Talent at Global Detroit 
• Gregory Dill, Washtenaw County Administrator 
• Yodit Mesfin-Johnson, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Strategy at NEW
• Ethriam Brammer, Assistant Dean in the Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Implementation Lead (Moderator)