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Washtenaw Business Lens: Older adults turning experience into innovation
Richard Brown has had a successful career as a nuclear medicine physician and professor of radiology. Now at the age of 71, he has decided to take on a completely new endeavor — as a first-time consumer product founder in Ann Arbor. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber’s Andy LaBarre shared how a first-time entrepreneur has taken a consumer product idea toward commercialization at 71.
LuxWall lands federal support for Detroit glass factory
LuxWall, a Ypsilanti-based energy-efficient glass manufacturer, is receiving financial assistance from the federal government to support a new manufacturing facility it is building in Detroit, the company announced Thursday.
Washtenaw Business Lens: How local businesses can prepare for emerging cyber security threats
Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Cybersecurity expert, Detective Kevin Parvize to explore how emerging cyber security issues are increasingly posing a threat to the local business community.
Washtenaw Business Lens: When homelessness and mental health challenges collide with local businesses
Ann Arbor businesses are feeling the impact of people suffering homelessness and mental health challenges. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations, Andy LaBarre discussed these economic impacts with the Executive Director of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, Trish Cortes.
Ann Arbor SPARK’s Small Business Hubs Support Program grows despite budget cuts
Ann Arbor SPARK’s newest annual report for the past fiscal year shows continued investment and growth in its business incubation efforts in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit's focus
The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.
#OTGYpsi: SPARK East's Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for Ypsilanti's entrepreneurs
Starting a new business—even a small business—takes a lot of work and resources. Fortunately, Ann Arbor SPARK East in Ypsilanti is there to provide such resources with its Small Business Support Hub. Lee Van Roth talked all about what the program does for budding entrepreneurs with Ann Arbor SPARK's director of entrepreneurial services, Kristine Nash-Wong.
Ypsilanti Lincoln vs Jackson | HS Boys Lacrosse Highlights
Airdate: April 29th, 2026 Ypsilanti Lincoln vs Jackson | HS Boys Lacrosse Highlights | JTV SportsApril 30, 2026Tim & Torri Meunier, Jackson First United Methodist ChurchApril 30, 2026Katie Osman & Megan Stevens, VCL Schools Yes CommitteeApril 30, 2026Today’s News – Thursday April 30th – The Morning ShowApril 30, 2026Girls Soccer Ypsilanti Lincoln at Jackson, 04-29-2026…
Washtenaw Business Lens: Challenging times for businesses and the banking industry
Interest rates, loans and investment strategies—it all plays into the health of individual businesses and the Washtenaw County business community as a whole. How are we doing right now? WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre check in with Erik Bakker from Bank of Ann Arbor for a better perspective on well-being of our local business community, now and in the near-term future.
Michigan confirms measles outbreak in Washtenaw County: What to know
An initial case was identified in an unvaccinated adult who visited sites in Ypsilanti and Canton earlier this month. Since then, two more related cases have been reported.
Ypsilanti fire destroyed ‘sanctuary’ for many grieving business owners
The building will need demolished, officials said.
Explosion reported at Ypsilanti Township business
Injuries unknown; firefighters remain at the scene.
Johnson, Hardman lead Akron over Eastern Michigan, 66-64
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Tavari Johnson led Akron with 17 points and Bowen Hardman made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left as the Zips took down Eastern Michigan 66-64 on Tuesday.