Dart Bank Wholesale Lending Recognized as a Top Employer for Women

Recognition highlights Dart Bank’s commitment to women’s leadership, career growth, and  workplace advancement.MASON, Mich., October 22, 2026 – Dart Bank Wholesale Lending has been recognized as a Top Employer for Women by Mortgage Women Magazine, highlighting the Bank’s commitment to  fostering an environment where women can build rewarding careers, advance professionally, and help shape the organization’s success.  The award recognizes the significant role women play across Dart Bank Wholesale Lending,

Kathleen Kornahrens to Speak on The Legacy of President Ford’s Signature and Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Ann Arbor, MI, October 22, 2026 – The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is pleased to welcome author Kathleen Kornahrens who will present a one-hour program on her book “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy, on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. Over fifty years ago, a groundbreaking moment changed the course of history. On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-106, opening enrollment to

Washtenaw Community College hosts Career Fair Monday; public invited

The public is invited to WCC’s 2026Fall Career & Internship Fair on Monday, October 26. Photo credit: J.D. Scott, WCC   ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 22, 2026)– Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its annual Fall Career & Internship Fair on Monday, October 26, featuring employers from a wide range of industries who are actively looking to fill jobs.   The public is invited to attend the free event from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is hosting a Town Hall on K-12 School Funding on Thursday, November 12 from 6:30-8:00 PM!

Come learn about Michigan's school funding model, its complexities, and its impact on Washtenaw County from state and local school funding experts. This free event is open to the public. Registration preferred: www.washtenawisd.org/TownHal  

Daniel Beard Receives CGFM Credential

  Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Daniel Beard, CPA, has earned the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential from the Association of Government Accountants.   The CGFM designation is awarded to professionals who demonstrate specialized expertise in governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting. The credential reflects a deep understanding of the unique financial, regulatory, and

Yeo & Yeo Technology Earns 2026 Best of IT Services Award

  Saginaw, MI: Yeo & Yeo Technology, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, has been named a 2026 ClearlyRated Best of IT Services Award® winner. The Best of IT Awards are based entirely on independent survey feedback from clients and recognize companies that consistently deliver outstanding service and experience.   Yeo & Yeo Technology (YYTECH) earned a Net Promoter® Score (NPS) of 79.6%, significantly exceeding the IT services industry average of 47%. NPS measures client

R&L Heating and Cooling Expands into Ann Arbor with New Location Focused on Energy-Efficient Home Comfort Solutions

ANN ARBOR, Mich., October 2026 – R&L Heating and Cooling, a family-owned and operated HVAC company serving Southeast Michigan for more than 45 years, is proud to announce the opening of its new Ann Arbor, Michigan location on Friday, October 16, 2026. Located at 41 Enterprise Drive, Suite 3, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, the new office expands the company's ability to serve homeowners throughout Washtenaw County and reinforces its commitment to providing reliable, customer-focused heating and

Washtenaw Community College launches maritime welding program with $630,000 grant

Washtenaw Community College will add a maritime certificate to its Welding Technology program thanks to a new Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development grant. Photo credit: J.D. Scott   ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 14, 2026)– Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will launch a new maritime welding program to help train workers for the high-demand maritime, shipbuilding, defense and advanced manufacturing workforce.   A $630,876 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor

Dedicated Desks at BrightWorks

BrightWorks now offers dedicated desks in shared offices at Their 777 Building location (777 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor). It's a middle option between open coworking and a private office. Members get a desk of their own in a furnished, semi-private office, which makes it a good fit for solopreneurs, startups, remote workers, and small nonprofits who want a consistent place to work without the cost of a full private office. Kind of like an office roommate situation.  Each dedicated desk membership

Construction Begins on State Street’s Medians

What the State Street Project Involves Crews got started at the end of September, working along State Street between Eisenhower and I-94. They have started clearing out the cracked asphalt in these medians. Once it’s gone, new landscaping and visual enhancements will take its place, giving the business corridor a cleaner, more inviting look. Jeff Hauptman, Oxford Companies’ CEO and chair of the Southside BIZ Board of Directors, says the moment is a big one for the people behind it. “Seeing crews on State

Arbor South Takes Next Step Forward

Oxford Companies is thrilled to announce that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved the Arbor South project to move forward, a milestone for a development that has been years in the making.What Arbor South Will Bring Upon completion, Arbor South will become a major hub for the city — a true destination featuring a mix of retail, restaurant and entertainment venues, both local and new to Ann Arbor. The multi-phase project is anticipated to include approximately 1,000 residential units, 200

Ann Arbor Coworking Space for College Students: 24/7 Access for $75/Month

It’s 11 p.m. and the library just closed. Your roommate is on a Zoom call, the coffee shop is stacking chairs, and your paper is due at 9 a.m.  If you’re a college student in Washtenaw County, finding a quiet place to focus, at any hour, can be hard. That’s why BrightWorks Coworking is introducing a student membership built for the way you actually work.   For $75 per month, college students with a valid college ID get 24/7 access to all three BrightWorks locations in Ann Arbor: the 777 Building,

Destination Ann Arbor Earns Two Major Meetings Industry Honors

Fifth consecutive Best of Meetings Today recognition and second consecutive Stella Award highlight destination’s continued strength in the meetings market ANN ARBOR, Mich. (October 19, 2026) – Destination Ann Arbor has earned two national meetings industry honors, receiving a 2026 Best of Meetings Today Award for the fifth consecutive year and a 2026 Silver Stella Award from Northstar Meetings Group. Destination Ann Arbor was again recognized among the Best MidAmerica CVBs/DMOs by Meetings Today. The

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Announces Leadership Promotions for Karen Shellie and Patrick Naswell

AAACF names Karen Shellie Director of Philanthropy and Patrick Naswell Director of Community Investment, strengthening connections between donors, nonprofits, and community priorities acrossWashtenaw County. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Oct. 19, 2026 - PRLog -- The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) announces the promotions of Karen Shellie, Director of Philanthropy, and Patrick Naswell, Director of Community Investment. In their new roles, Shellie and Naswell will lead two areas central to

Downtown Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Parade on Sunday, October 25, 2026

Holiday Magic Program

The Art and Science of Living Well

Fall Open House Luncheon

X-League Fall Season The Road to $10,000 starts here

    Time is running out on your chance to register for a fall golf league. Play starts the week of Oct 18th. We have 2v2, 3v3, and a Solo flex league   Don't miss your chance at winning $10,000!3v3 Leagues will compete locally, then the winners will move on to compete in a Regional playoff with a chance to win the grand prize at the National Finals in Colorado!   Leagues spaces are limited! Register Today! 

MilkShake Factory Celebrates National Dessert Day with Buy One, Get One Free Treats

One-day-only deal offers a free milkshake, sundae, float, or molten cup on Wednesday, October 14. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Celebrate National Dessert Day with something sweet! MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor is offering Buy One, Get One Free on frozen treats on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The one-day deal includes handspun milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and molten cups. “National Dessert Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and someone else,” said Katie Storteboom, General Manager of MilkShake Factory Ann