Vet Fest 2022 coming to WCC campus on July 23

All military veterans and their families invited for a day of free food, fun & info   ANN ARBOR, Michigan (June 23, 2022) – All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2022 on Saturday, July 23.   The event is organized by the Region 9 Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT9), which has put on similar events in other southeast Michigan counties. The Wadhams Veterans Center at Washtenaw Community College was

Rehmann Named Best and Brightest Company to Work for

Troy, Mich., – June 23, 2022 – Rehmann, a fully integrated professional advisory firm, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a Spring 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®. This is Rehmann’s fifth consecutive year earning this accolade. “Rehmann is delighted to be named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For again,” said Stacie Kwaiser, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-elect at Rehmann. “We’re grateful for this opportunity to be recognized, to celebrate Rehmann as a

Quinn Evans is a Majority Women-Owned Business Enterprise

Quinn Evans is now a majority women-owned business enterprise (WBE). This announcement comes under the leadership of Alyson Steele, FAIA, LEED AP, president and CEO of Quinn Evans, and it puts the firm among the largest women-owned design practices in the nation. Women hold a 51.5% majority of company stock, and more than half of the senior management positions (principal, senior associate, and associate). The majority women-owned status represents a series of milestone announcements for the firm and

Michigan Radio to host Local Live(s), a unique storytelling event

ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Michigan Radio is thrilled to partner with Back Pocket Media to bring a captivating live storytelling event featuring journalists, music and community on Thursday, July 14, 2022.  About the Event:  Local Live(s) is a show that brings together journalists and locals for a night of entertainment and conversation. It’s a national storytelling event that features journalists sharing the behind-the-scenes stories of their news stories. Think of it as a podcast, but live and on stage. The

Blood Drive at Crunch Fitness

New First Come First Serve DDA Solar Grant Rebate Program available on July 1, 2022

Good morning DDA Business Owners and Friends!   Did you know there's a new DDA Solar Rebate program available to businesses in Downtown and West Cross Street beginning on July 1, 2022? Last week the DDA approved $50,000 for both districts to help encourage property owners to install solar for their commercial properties! This program will help cover 50% of your solar installation up to $10,000.   Ypsilanti has been a leader in solar power for the past 16 years. Ypsilanti currently has over 1.5MW of

Food Gatherers Announces Sponsorship of the 2022 Summer Food Service Program

[Ann Arbor, MI, June 17, 2022] When school is out for the summer, students and families who rely on free and reduced-price meals lose access to an important source of food. To bridge the meal gap for children during the summer months, Food Gatherers will sponsor 23 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites for children in Washtenaw County from June 20 to August 19. The 2022 SFSP is offered in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education and support from Toyota Research & Development, Lake Trust

Northstar Bank Expands Commercial Lending Team

Washtenaw County, Mich., June 14, 2022— Northstar Bank recently hired Jim Phelps as 1st Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, he will focus on generating business lending opportunities while building banking relationships. Phelps brings over 25 years of commercial lending experience. He previously served as Vice President at another local financial institution. “Jim is a great addition to our team,” commented Debbie Cunningham, President and CEO of Northstar Bank. “His strong background

Saline's Sarah Hoffman in Epson Tour Field at Travis Pointe

ANN ARBOR (June 10): When the Epson Tour comes to Travis Pointe Country Club next week (June 13-18), a familiar name will be among the worldwide field of 156 golfers competing for the $200,000 purse and Ann Arbor's Road to the LPGA powered by the A2 Sports Commission Trophy created by Lewis Jewelers. Sarah Hoffman, a longtime member of the TPCC, a Saline High School and Grand Valley State University graduate, will be in the field, playing on her home turf in front of her family and friends. This is not

Meet Pawn Stars Rick Harrison and Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Brett Hundley at Eastern Michigan Uni

Ypsilanti – The Eastern Michigan University Foundation and the Hundley Foundation will host their inaugural Weekend with the Stars events that benefit the mission of both foundations. These events will be held on July 8 and 9 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on EMU’s campus. Anyone planning to attend is required to purchase tickets for the celebrity-filled weekend events.Rick Harrison Attendees will join EMU officials, athletes, and celebrities, including one of HISTORY’s favorite Pawn Stars, Rick

Remembering Ypsilanti's African American Civil War Veterans

YPSILANTI, MICH (June 7, 2022) – In 1861 a grateful President Lincoln exclaimed “Thank God for Michigan” as a regiment composed of brave soldiers from Michigan left for Washington D.C. This regiment was the first from the Midwest to reach and defend the nation’s capital during the Civil War. And then on January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, declaring the freedom of slaves in rebel territories, and permitting African Americans to join the military. Seven months later, the “First

Hockey’s Premiere Coaching Conference Coming to Ann Arbor June 15-17, 2022

ANN ARBOR, MICH (June 2, 2022)  - Aaron Wilbur, Founder & CEO of The Coaches Site, is bringing their 10th annual TCS Live event to Ann Arbor June 15-17, 2022 at the University of Michigan. Widely considered as hockey’s premier coaching conference, coaches from all over the world will gather to take in keynote presentations, panel discussions, live interviews, and on-ice presentations. The event is applicable to all skill levels.    The growing list of speakers includes professional coaches from the NHL,

U-M, EMU Golfers Receive Exemptions to Play in Ann Arbor’s Epson Tour Event

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 1, 2022 – Mike Malach, Executive Director for the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, announced today that University of Michigan's Ashley Lau and Eastern Michigan University's Kyleigh Dull would receive sponsor exemptions to compete in the 2022 Ann Arbor's Road to the LPGA powered by the A2 Sports Commission taking place June 13-18 at the Travis Pointe Country Club. "We are excited that Ashley and Kyleigh will be joining the field for our tournament," said Malach, who will also double as

WCC renewed as a Bee Campus USA affiliate to enhance pollinator habitats

The college created or enhanced nearly 29,000 square feet of pollinator habits on campus last year     ANN ARBOR, Michigan (June 3, 2022) – Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.    In 2021, WCC created or enhanced 28,800 square feet of pollinator habitats on campus and led nearly 250 people in service-learning projects and educational outreach to highlight the need to

WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSIDERS HUMAN SERVICES INVESTMENTS

New Human Services Partnership, Supplemental Funding, ARPA all being considered   Recommendations from the community review board for the New Human Services Partnership (NHSP) were posted to the Washtenaw County website late last week. Since that time, several community partners, elected officials and residents have reached out to the Administrator’s Office to advocate for additional investments in human services.   “We recognize that the delivery of human services is a crucial part of the work that

No More Fines, Lots More Library! YDL Eliminating Overdue Fines

Exciting news! Effective June 1, YDL will no longer charge fines for late materials. The Library’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to eliminate most fines after receiving recommendations from the library’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team. According to EDI research, fines are mostly punitive and minimally effective. They also do not align with the library’s commitment to inclusiveness. A 2019 resolution from the American Library Association showed that monetary fines make it harder for some

Rehmann Announces Appointment of Stephen W. Blann as COO

Troy, Mich., – June 1, 2022 – Rehmann, a fully integrated professional advisory firm, announced today the appointment of Stephen W. Blann as COO, effective January 1, 2023. Blann will assume the role from current COO, Stacie Kwaiser, who was recently named CEO, also effective January 1. “Stephen brings to this position extensive experience, an unwavering commitment to serving clients, and a longtime dedication to the firm and its continued growth,” said Randy Rupp, current CEO of Rehmann. “This makes