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WCC’s Mikala Sposito brings home welding bronze from WorldSkills in China

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (September 28, 2026) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) student Mikala Sposito made history on the world stage Sunday, winning a bronze medal in welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and becoming the first woman ever to medal in welding in the international competition’s history. Sposito earned her spot as the sole U.S. welding competitor after advancing through a series of SkillsUSA and American Welding Society qualifying competitions earlier this year, followed by an intensive

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Manufacturing Day at WCC showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways for high school students

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 1, 2026) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host about 180 students from area high schools Friday, October 2, for Manufacturing Day activities.   Students will spend half a day in morning and afternoon visits touring the college’s CNC, Robotics, Engineering Technology and Welding labs, as well as meeting with local employers.   Manufacturing Day is designed to expose students to high-demand careers and the education and training pathways required for them.   Over

Bank of Ann Arbor Expands Further in Oakland County with Definitive Agreement to Merge with Huron Valley State Bank

Two High Performing Michigan-based Banks to Merge Expanding Markets, Products, Services, and Offerings  • Arbor Bancorp, Inc. (Bank of Ann Arbor) to acquire Huron Valley Bancorp, Inc. (Huron Valley  State Bank) and intensify its presence in the attractive Oakland County market • Brings more products, services, and resources to accelerate Huron Valley’s announced  expansion and new location in Northville  • All-cash transaction valued at $59.00 per share, or approximately $52 million in aggregate •

Residence Inn Ann Arbor South - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Residence Inn Ann Arbor South Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Residence Inn Ann Arbor South is celebrating the opening of its new hotel with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted in partnership with the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. The community is invited to join Residence Inn Ann Arbor South and local leaders on Thursday, October 8, at 3 p.m. for an afternoon celebration marking the hotel’s arrival in the Ann Arbor area. Guests will have the opportunity

UTEC Launches AI Automation Tool to Help Businesses Easily Design Workflows to Increase Productivity

 NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTEC Launches AI Automation Tool to Help Businesses Easily Design Workflows to Increase ProductivityLeading Managed Technology Services Provider (MTSP) Provides Innovative Technology to Transform and Enhance Processes  ANN ARBOR, MI – September 23, 2026 – UTEC, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced the launch of a new AI-powered automation solution designed to help small and mid-sized businesses complete repetitive back-office work faster, improve

Public invited to Career Fair at Washtenaw Community College on October 26

The public is invited to WCC’s 2026 Fall Career & Internship Fair on Monday, October 26. Photo credit: J.D. Scott, WCC ANN ARBOR, Michigan (September 29, 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.  Attendees

Max Boot to speak at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on his biography, Reagan: His Life and Legend, named a top 10 best book of 2024 by The New York Times

Ann Arbor, MI, September 23, 2026 – The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is pleased to welcome author Max Boot who will present a one-hour program on his book Reagan: His Life and Legend on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan, revealing the man behind the mythology. With its revelatory insights, Boot depicts a man with a good-versus-evil worldview derived from his

Amy Cell Named Among Corp! Magazine’s 2026 Inspiring Leaders

Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that Amy Cell, President of Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, has been recognized as one of Corp! Magazine’s 2026 Inspiring Leaders. The annual recognition celebrates leaders who demonstrate exceptional vision, influence, and commitment to empowering others to succeed.   Cell has spent her career helping organizations build stronger workplaces through strategic recruiting, talent development, leadership consulting, and HR solutions. Known for her collaborative leadership

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Pittsfield Charter Township Partners with SEMCOG to Launch ''Experience Pittsfield Township'' Community Video

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI – September 25, 2026 – Pittsfield Charter Township, in collaboration  with the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), is proud to announce the release  of "Experience Pittsfield Township." This new video showcases the community’s natural spaces, local  businesses, and amenities that make Pittsfield an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. The video takes viewers on a visual journey through the community, spotlighting its extensive miles of  scenic trails

The Shifting Landscape of Higher Education is a focus of Butzel’s Annual Education Seminar and Panel Discussion on October 15

DETROIT, Mich. –  The Butzel Education Industry Team is presenting its Annual Education Seminar and Panel Discussion from 12-5 p.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Schoolcraft College’s Vistatech Center, located at 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia. The program concludes with a networking reception. While there isn’t a fee to attend the program, seating is limited, and registration is required. Please Click here to register. This half-day, in-person program, hosted by Butzel Education Industry

Second Annual Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s Deli, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles! Join Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) for a community event to support meal delivery to homebound seniors and enjoy delicious pre-game snacks from Zingerman’s Deli before cheering on the Eastern Eagles! The Eagles will be playing the Lindenwood Lions at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is at 1pm and the tailgate festivities will start at 11am.  Your ticket

Told It Was ‘Just Aging’: National Survey Finds Most Women Still Dismissed by Doctors — Even After FDA Lifted Hormone Therapy Warnings

 RegenCen's State of Menopause Care Report finds nearly two-thirds of women have felt dismissed by a healthcare provider — and most don't know federal guidance on hormone therapy changed last year   ANN ARBOR, Mich. — September 9, 2026 — In November 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took the unusual step of stripping decades-old boxed warnings for cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and dementia from many hormone therapy products — one of the most significant shifts in menopause care policy

Michigan Public Names Brian Manzullo as Managing Editor of Multiplatform News Strategy

 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Public News Director Vince Duffy has been recognized with the Bob Priddy Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).  Bob Priddy is one of RTDNA's most distinguished former board members, having served for 27 years before stepping down in 2010. This award, created in his honor, recognizes a board member who reflects his same standard of steady, thoughtful service and a deep commitment to the long-term health of RTDNA.   Duffy was recognized for his

Yeo & Yeo’s Kristi Krafft-Bellsky Receives MICPA Impact Award

  Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Kristi Krafft-Bellsky, CPA, has received the Impact Award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). The Impact Award recognizes CPAs who are shaping the future of the profession through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the accounting community.   Krafft-Bellsky is a Principal and Director of Quality Control at Yeo & Yeo. As leader of the firm’s Technology and

Former Bush Chief of Staff Jean Becker and Senior Staffer Tom Collamore to speak at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library on their book, Don’t Tell the President: The Best, Worst, and Mostly Untold Stor

Ann Arbor, MI, September 17, 2026 – The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is pleased towelcome authors Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, who will present a one-hour program on their book Don’t Tell the President: The Best, Worst, and Mostly Untold Stories from Presidential Advance on October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library, 1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. Becker and Collamore bring together the most harrowing and hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past sixty years, detailing the art of

Yeo & Yeo’s Kyle Richardson Receives MICPA Rising Star Award

Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Kyle Richardson, CPA, has received the Rising Star Award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). The Rising Star Award honors the accomplishments and contributions of up-and-coming CPAs who add value to their firm through strategic and innovative initiatives, leadership competencies, and commitment to the profession.   Since joining Yeo & Yeo in 2018, Richardson has distinguished himself

Ann Arbor teens to program humanoid robot in new iCode pilot

Ann Arbor teens to program humanoid robot in new iCode pilotiCode Ann Arbor will demonstrate the robot at its free Sept. 19 grand openingANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 14, 2026 — iCode Ann Arbor is one of 16 iCode campuses participating in a pilot humanoid robotics program for high school students. The public can see its programmable humanoid robot move and dance during the campus’s Community Launch and Grand Opening on Saturday, Sept. 19, and hear about the projects planned for the pilot.The pilot is being

Angela Hospice Camp Helps Children and Families Heal from Grief

When a family loses a loved one, everyone experiences that loss — even children. It’s not uncommon for grief to be overlooked in children, especially since kids grieve differently than adults. But children feel deeply too, even if they’re not sure how to express those feelings. “They are still developing and still trying to gather their own ideas about what grief, or what loss, is,” explained Joyce Lee, a grief counselor with Angela Hospice. Lee regularly meets with children who have experienced the

Reimagining Work as a Product Designed for Workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   “Reimagining Work as a Product Designed for Workers” Annual Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture with  Dart Lindsley   The University of Michigan Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program (PPE) is bringing Dart Lindsley to campus for our annual PPE lecture this fall. Dart has been called a highly innovative and thought-provoking leader in human resources, organization design, and the future of work because of his radical reframe of workplace

Meet Luca Pastry: Your Neighborhood Pastry Shop

Meet Luca Pastry: Your Neighborhood Pastry Shop Luca Pastry opened its doors in Ann Arbor in March 2022, but our story began several years before that. About seven years ago, our first bakery, Tony Cannoli, opened its doors and quickly found success in the community. As the business grew, we expanded with another location in Southgate, followed by the first Luca Pastry in Canton. With each new location and the continued support of our customers, we knew we wanted to bring our pastries and desserts to

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Registration is now open for Elevate Forum 2026!

Registration is now open for Elevate Forum 2026!Elevate Forum is Back — Now Featuring Specialized Tracks Join EGI on our new date, November 5, 2026, for our 3rd annual gathering of Michigan’s leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. This year, choose the track designed specifically for your goals:Track A, Business Leaders: AI in Action Cut through the hype with a clear 4-stage adoption roadmap, real manufacturer case studies (quoting, finance, sales), an enterprise scaling guide for