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

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

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