AAACF Annual Community Meeting Returns September 16: ''Rising Together – Celebrating Our Collective Impact

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Sept. 9, 2025 - PRLog -- The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) will host its Annual Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. EST at Washtenaw Community College, Morris J. Lawrence Building. This year's theme, "Rising Together – Celebrating our Collective Impact," underscores the power of connection, collaboration, and community investment across Washtenaw County.The Annual Community Meeting is one of AAACF's signature gatherings, bringing

SIP, SHARE & GROW : A Business After Hours Employer Engagement Event at WCC

Destination Ann Arbor Expands Sales Team with Addition of Tasha Squires

ANN ARBOR, MI (September 9, 2025) - Destination Ann Arbor is pleased to announce the hiring of Tasha Squires as Business Development Manager, effective September 2, 2025. In this role, she will be responsible for promoting and selling the Washtenaw County region as a premier destination for meetings, conferences, and events, developing and maintaining relationships with key clients to drive room-night bookings and economic impact for the community. She will cover the geographic territory of the Eastern

Community Can Help Bring First Universal-Access Splash Pad to Ann Arbor Park

A major milestone is underway at Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial Park: construction has begun on the city’s first universal-access splash pad. The city is now asking residents, businesses and community partners to help close the final funding gap — less than $400,000 — so families of all abilities can enjoy this one-of-a-kind amenity as soon as possible. “Bicentennial Park is already transforming,” said City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. “We’ve started construction on the splash pad and playground, completed

Bradley DeVries to Lead Yeo & Yeo’s Nonprofit Services Group

Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that Bradley DeVries, CPA, CAE, will lead the firm’s Nonprofit Services Group, which provides accounting, audit, and consulting solutions for nonprofit organizations across Michigan.   DeVries has nearly two decades of experience in public accounting, with an emphasis on serving nonprofit and association clients as well as multifamily businesses. He specializes in single audits and internal control design, and serves as the managing principal of the Lansing

UTEC Deploys Advanced Managed Browser Security to Protect Clients from Human Error and Online Threats

ANN ARBOR, MI – August 27, 2025 – UTEC, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today the rollout of a cutting-edge browser security solution designed to dramatically reduce cybersecurity risks with its advanced managed browser security. With “human error” still being the #1 cause of data breaches in small to mid-sized businesses, organizations are looking for ways to reduce this liability by preventing employee mistakes from occurring in the first place with web-safe tools and

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions Opens Registration for AMPLIFY Leadership Program October Cohort

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions expands its leadership development offerings with AMPLIFY, a people-centered training program designed to prepare leaders to navigate complexity, motivate teams, and drive meaningful impact. Registration is now open for the first cohort, which will convene October 23-24 at Yeo & Yeo’s Troy office location (Troy Corporate Center II, 880 W. Long Lake Road, Troy, MI).     AMPLIFY goes beyond traditional leadership training—it’s an immersive six-month, hands-on experience

AI courses for small businesses among new WCC offerings for community members

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (August 25, 2025) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take center stage this Fall in Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) lineup of non-credit professional development courses.   The Fall semester highlights technology innovation and how applied AI can boost business productivity and empower ideas, work and life. Classes are designed for small business owners and adult learners just learning how to use the new innovative tools.   Tom Keuten will teach students how to make AI

Yeo & Yeo Recognized Among Best of the Best CPA Firms and the Top 200 Accounting Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting

Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm, has been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 200 Firm in the U.S. for the seventeenth consecutive year. In the 2025 IPA ranking of more than 600 participating firms based on net revenue, Yeo & Yeo ranked 114. The firm was also named among the 75 Best of the Best CPA firms.   This recognition comes at a time of growth and transformation for Yeo & Yeo. Over the past year, the firm has expanded its presence across

Annual Healing Hearts Family Walk/Run to Raise Funds for Ele’s Place, a Healing Center for Grieving Children and Teens

Ann Arbor, July 30, 2025 — Ele’s Place – Ann Arbor will be hosting its fifth annual Healing Hearts Family Walk/Run on Sunday, September 14 on the campus of Thomson Reuters in Ann Arbor. The family-friendly event will raise funds and awareness for Ele’s Place, a healing center for grieving children and teens.  “At Ele’s Place, we’re proud to be a safe haven for children, teens, and their families. They are given the space to connect with their peers, express their feelings and develop healthy coping

‘Supply Chains Under Pressure:’ WCC leads dialogue on innovation, resiliency and economic impact

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (August 20, 2025) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host the inaugural Washtenaw Supply Chain Exchange on Friday, September 19, bringing together national business leaders and educators to explore how global disruptions are reshaping logistics, manufacturing and economic development.   “Supply Chains Under Pressure – Building Resiliency in the Global Landscape of 2025” will focus on the evolving landscape of supply chain strategies and the impact on regional, national and

Washtenaw Economic Club hosts ‘Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Michigan Central

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (August 26, 2025) – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne from Michigan Central on Thursday, September 11.   Widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading voices in transportation and mobility innovation, de la Vergne will speak about “Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Michigan Central.”   The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.   As

Destination Ann Arbor Wins National U.S. Travel Award for Leadership in Accessible Travel

ANN ARBOR, MI (August 21, 2025) — Destination Ann Arbor has been awarded the “All Ways Welcome” Award at the 2025 ESTO Conference, hosted by the U.S. Travel Association. This national honor recognizes the organization’s industry-leading efforts to make travel more inclusive for people with disabilities and highlights a multifaceted strategy that blends authentic storytelling, community partnerships and local business engagement. The recognition celebrates Destination Ann Arbor’s holistic accessibility