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Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs
The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs.
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After decades of partnership, U-M studies what makes Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra great
Since 2023, University of Michigan researchers have been studying how the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is structured, how it operates, and what it brings to audiences in Ann Arbor and around the world.
Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs
The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs.
Ann Arbor DDA expands its boundaries for first time, enabling new projects on city’s North Side
The goal of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority’s expansion is to strengthen connections between downtown, the Huron River, and Ann Arbor’s North Side.
As AAPS union contract negotiation continues, students and teachers feel mental health impacts
Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers have been working on an expired contract this year, causing stress, confusion, and frustration in students and teachers alike.
U-M Arts Honors Cords allow grads to mark arts’ importance in their studies
A University of Michigan program allows graduating students to show off the importance of arts in their academic careers through an Arts Honors Cord to wear with their caps and gowns.
Ypsi herb shop launches monthly community clinic to help fill health care gaps
Bloodroot Herb Shop founder Alex Crofoot says the clinic builds on a longstanding vision to integrate free care into her shop’s broader model.Â
The University of Michigan has stopped gender-affirming care for minors. Here’s how that affects local trans youth.
Michigan teenagers are now seeking alternative sources of treatment after the University of Michigan ended gender-affirming health care for minors.
Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off program expands to Dexter and Salem Township
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is expanding its Food Scrap Drop-off Pilot Program to serve Dexter and Salem Township.Â
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts
Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.
Washtenaw County economic outlook report forecasts measured growth despite national and global risks
A new economic outlook report forecasts that Washtenaw County’s economy will see continued, measured growth through 2028.Â
Expanded mental health crisis services have big results in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is serving more people experiencing mental health crises, as well as reducing arrests and hospitalizations, through two new mental health crisis response services.
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