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 Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis”
Ann Arbor, MI – As a part of their on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring that Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The resolution was proposed at their July 1 virtual meeting, which ran much later than normal due to the Board’s once-a-month summer schedule. The Board was determined to pass this important resolution and as the hour creeped dangerously close to midnight, the resolution passed by unanimous vote. Most notably, the Board’s
As Summer Temperatures Rise, Washtenaw County to Provide Cooling Centers to the Public
Ann Arbor, MI- With temperatures expected to rise above 90° this week, Washtenaw County will open two (2) cooling centers beginning July 7th. Starting Tuesday morning, the atrium of the Community Mental Health building at 555 Towner St.in Ypsilanti and the Learning Resource Center at 4135 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor will be open to residents needing a place to stay cool and safe during this week’s heat wave. Bottled water will be provided. Social distancing guidelines will be adhered to. Masks will be
Declare Your Independence from Your Home Office This Summer
If you’ve been stuck working from a private workspace at home during the pandemic, it can be a freeing experience to finally go back into the workplace. For many who have struggled with working from home, they may not have realized just how much they enjoy being around people or getting out of the house for eight hours a day. But while declaring your independence from your home office is a welcomed idea, many remote workers simply aren’t ready to venture back into the crowded corporate office. They enjoy
UMS EMBRACES 2020/21 SEASON, ANNOUNCES CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO FALL
Additional Programming to Include Digital Artistic Residencies, Free Outdoor Concerts & Workshops, Streamed Performances & Learning ExperiencesIn Lieu of Canceled Tours, UMS to Present Alternative Format Offerings Produced Specifically for UMS AudiencesUMS President Matthew VanBesien to Co-HostLive Q&A to Discuss Plans for FallTuesday, July 7 at 5:30 pmCo-hosted by Jennifer Conlin, deputy editor of the Michigan Alumnus ANN ARBOR, MI (July 1, 2020) – As the novel coronavirus continues to pose a serious
Food Gatherers Announces Sponsorship of the 2020 Summer Food Service Program
Ann Arbor, MI- In Washtenaw County, more than 5,300 children are food-insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food (Map the Meal Gap 2020, Feeding America). When school is out for the summer, these students and their families lose access to an important source of food – free and reduced price school breakfast and/or lunch. In an effort to bridge the meal gap for children during the summer months, Food Gatherers is sponsoring 22 Summer Food
Three Live Virtual Forums With Candidates Running For Offices In Washtenaw County
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UMCU NAMED A 2020 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR IN THE NATION
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (July 7, 2020) – The University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) has been named one of the 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation® by the National Association for Business Resources. This is UMCU’s fourth award from Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, with honors bestowed in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that deliver impressive human resource practices and an
University Of Michigan Credit Union Receives Diamond Award For Outstanding Marketing, Business Development Achievements
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 23, 2020) – The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) honored the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) with a Diamond Award for Best Website for a credit union with $500 million to $1 billion in assets. The Diamond Award recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry. The award was presented by the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, a national network comprised of over 1,200 credit union marketing and
Announcing a public health-informed fall semester for the University of Michigan
I am pleased to announce that the University of Michigan plans to offer a public health-informed in-residence semester this fall. It will consist of a mixture of in-person and remote classes structured to reflect our commitment to promoting public health while fulfilling our fundamental mission of transformative undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Thanks to the thoughtful and deliberate efforts of hundreds of members of the U-M community, our cautious optimism about the fall has coalesced
Annual Food Drive Honors Local Scout, Raises 127,000 meals
Ann Arbor, MI (June 22, 2020)— For 15 years, local Boy Scout Troop 4, has hosted the “Tim Esch Scouting for Food Birthday Party” in honor of Eagle Scout Tim Esch. This year, the food drive was virtual, collecting the equivalent of 127,000 meals to support of Food Gatherers’ COVID-19 response in Washtenaw County. Ann Arbor Troop 4 Boy Scouts participate in an annual food drive as part of their commitment to the Scout Promise to “help other people at all times.” For the last 15 years, the event has included
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System names new president of Ann Arbor and Livingston hospitals
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 22, 2020) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has promoted Alonzo Lewis to the role of president of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and St. Joseph Mercy Livingston hospitals, effective immediately. "Alonzo is a trusted leader who has taken on significant initiatives for St. Joe's with remarkable results," said Rob Casalou, president and CEO of Trinity Health Michigan and Southeast Regions. "Since joining our organization four years ago, he has led St. Joe's with a thoughtful, analytical
League of Women Voters - Ann Arbor Area urges voters to prepare for elections with VOTE411.org
Ann Arbor, MI – The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, which serves all of Washtenaw County, is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming August 4 primary election, and the Nov. 3 general election by visiting VOTE411.org. A print voter guide will be issued in September.The website, which the national League of Women Voters launched in 2006, serves as a “one-stop-shop" for nonpartisan election-related information and responses to relevant questions for federal and state races and ballot proposals.
Small Businesses STICK TOGETHER! PPE From Michigan Computer Supplies
Michigan Computer Supplies would like to let our fellow A2Y Chamber Members know that we are now stocking PPE products for immediate delivery to businesses in the Ann Arbor area. Upon talking with many of our customers about the challenges of re-opening their businesses, we learned that many were worried about keeping both their employees and customers as healthy and safe as possible. Many told us they could not get hand sanitizer nor masks that were well priced and most importantly, AVAILABLE. MCS
Manpower: Are You Work Ready? We Can Help!
It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2020! … A year that caught us all by surprise with the COVID-19 pandemic … A year for experiencing things we’ve never experienced …A year for being challenged … And a year for continuing to learn and adapt from those experiences and challenges. But during these times, we’ve also had some pretty rewarding experiences. Here in Washtenaw and Monroe Counties, we were able to continue supporting many local employers deemed critical and essential during the
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
