Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund launches new startup funding opportunity
Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, today announced an innovative new platform that will provide emerging social enterprises with the opportunity to secure $20,000 in funding and ongoing mentorship.Ann Arbor (August 5, 2020) - The Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund (A2EF), in partnership with the University of Michigan Social Venture Fund (SVF) and A2 Startup Garage, announced the launch of their upcoming A2EF Social Impact Startup Pitch Competition, inviting select
JointPivot’s Small Business Workshop: Strategic Planning to Help Recover, Gain Momentum and Grow!
Small businesses don’t have the luxury of paying big dollars for consultants, they don’t have project managers working on improvements or have time and money to make large investments on innovations or technology.We know what great looks like and will teach you how to achieve it. Our systematic approach will teach you how to visualize your future, create your path to get there and measure activities along the way to track the wins. We are taking our many years of experience in strategic planning, value
KELLY SCHWARTZ JOINS YMOW STAFF AS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is proud to announce the addition of a familiar face to our staff. Kelly Schwartz, a supporter of the YMOW mission since 2002 and a member of the board since 2013, has been chosen for the role of Operations Director. In this new position Schwartz will manage the day-to-day operations of YMOW, ensuring that food and other services are delivered safely and efficiently to the homebound residents of the Ypsilanti area. With Schwartz taking care of the mission on the ground, Executive
Rehmann Announces 12 Promotions Across Ann Arbor and Jackson
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 29, 2020 – Rehmann, a fully integrated financial services and advisory firm, is recognizing the hard work of team members—even amid uncertain times—by promoting 12 associates throughout Ann Arbor and Jackson. Among them, one associate has been promoted to a senior manager position. The promotions include: Brittany Colwell – Senior Manager – joining Rehmann in 2013, Colwell provides tax planning, tax consulting, estate and gift tax preparation, and international tax preparation
COVID-19 News from Packard Health
Dear Packard Friends, We have been busy! Busy relocating administrative staff, adding to our team, temporarily closing and reopening two of our health clinics, and of course responding to COVID-19, the global pandemic that is thriving in the U.S. Packard Health administrative staff are now located at 5200 Venture Drive in Ann Arbor. Thanks to the generosity of Dick and Norma Sarns, longtime supporters who donated this much larger and needed space. We will also eventually open a brand new
CosmedicLaserMD Celebrates Anniversary
Local Medspa completes 3+ Years of service to Ann Arbor and surrounding areasAnn Arbor, MI (Grassroots Newswire) Jul. 27, 2020 – CosmedicLaserMD is celebrating the beginning of its 3+ years of business in the local area. Since the Medspa opened its doors in April of 2017, it has been providing Skin Care, Aesthetic & Medspa Services to Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. "We are excited to be celebrating our 3+ years in business in the Ann Arbor area," said Deepa Macha, MD, Owner of CosmedicLaserMD. "We look
Ann Arbor's Marla Linderman Leads the Nation in COVID-19 Business Planning
Ann Arbor powerhouse attorney, Marla A. Linderman of Linderman Law PLLC, is teaching lawyers nationwide on how to help businesses reopen safely in a COVID-19 world. After providing much needed webinars to employees, employers and lawyers throughout Michigan, she will be presenting a nationwide webinar entitled “Standards of Care to Safely Reopen Businesses in a COVID-19 World” on June 7, 2020 at 1 p.m. EST. The webinar is accredited in 41 states, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom and follows up
Safe Schools Washtenaw” County-Wide Donation Drive Seeks Community Support
Washtenaw Intermediate School District asks the community to donate funds and supplies for schools countywide starting July 20.Ann Arbor, Mich. - Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) is collaborating with all nine public school districts and their 108 schools across Washtenaw County in preparation for a safe return to school with the new state COVID-19 guidelines. School budgets which are already stretched thin are leaving many schools grappling with the challenges of being fully prepared to
Workforce PayHub's 2020 Webinar Series
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Statewide Business Organizations: Unify Behind Legislation To Bring Financial Relief To States
Today, the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber and 14 other statewide business organizations called on Michigan’s Congressional Delegation to unify behind smart compromise Federal legislation to provide financial relief to Michigan, and other states, to address tax revenue loss due to the COVID-19 crisis. Congressional support would be a significant enabler in businesses bringing back employees, help struggling families with needed services, and to speed economic revival across Michigan. To Michigan’s
TheRide Temporary Service Notice August 2020
TheRide is taking a cautious and measured approach to phase services back in that prioritizes the safety of our riders and drivers and allows for social distancing. Beginning August 30th, we will introduce a reorganized network of routes to essential destinations and to increase frequency on busy corridors. Routes operate 6:00am–9:15pm Monday–Friday and 7:00am–8:15pm Saturday–Sunday unless noted below.VIEW SCHEDULE HERE
FASTSIGNS® of Ann Arbor & FASTSIGNS® of Livonia are giving away window decals to help local businesses
FASTSIGNS® of Ann Arbor & FASTSIGNS® of Livonia are giving away window decals to help local businesses with the new requirement to post signs at entrances instructing customers to wear a face covering while inside as set forth by Executive Order - No. 2020 - 147. Each location will be giving away 200 decals, and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The window decals can be picked beginning Monday, June 13 at 1pm at the following locations: ● FASTSIGNS of Ann
Senior Vice President and Co-Owner of Administrative Controls Management, Inc., James E. Krebs, PE, CCP, PMP, FAACE, is now President Elect for AACE International
Senior Vice President and Co-Owner of Administrative Controls Management, Inc., James E. Krebs, PE, CCP, PMP, FAACE, is now President‑Elect for AACE International, the Association of the Advancement of Cost Engineering; a 7,000-member nonprofit association serving the total cost management community since 1956. The Association is committed to constructive exchange of ideas between members, development of technical guidance and quality education, and recognition of subject matter experts. This three-year
The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber voices its support for adding LGBTQ protections to Michigan civil rights law
LANSING, MI – The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti (A2Y) Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors has formally endorsed the Fair and Equal Michigan campaign to add protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to the state Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights ACT. “Protecting everyone against discrimination is key to attracting and keeping some of the most talented people in the world. The Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and all of Washtenaw County benefit from the remarkable people who work and create jobs here, and we
