A2Y Chamber

Starting your own business can be both an exciting and frightening experience. On Wednesday, as part of Black History Month, three area minority businesses owners spoke to the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber about their experiences. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s office and flex space occupancy rates dropped slightly in 2024. That’s according to the annual report by Swisher Commercial. However, it may be a long time before they reach pre-pandemic levels. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

State House Speaker Joe Tate told the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce on Monday he will need their help in getting more businesses and people to call Michigan home. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she understands why some people are unhappy with President Biden’s positioning regarding the war in Gaza. She also understands why they would vote “Uncommitted” in Tuesday’s presidential primary. But, as WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the Ann Arbor Democrat says it’s a long way until November.

In an effort to improve efficiency, one of the most common transactions that Michiganders perform at the Secretary of State’s office could be moved online. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

There are ongoing efforts to increase workforce diversity. In order to be successful, there also has to be more diversity in corporate and business leadership. That’s one of the objectives of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber’s A2Y Leadership Program. That program is now 41 years old. Is it making a difference? WEMU's David Fair answers that question with the chamber’s Vice President of Foundation and Leadership, Barbara Davenport, and Meg Scaling, a local business owner who recently graduated from the program.

Proposal Three is one of the three constitutional amendments that Michiganders will see on the November ballot. The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to explore both sides of the abortion debate. WEMU’s Josh Hakala was there.

Proposal Two is one of the three constitutional amendments that Michiganders will see on the November ballot. The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to explore both sides of the debate. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Proposal One is one of the three constitutional amendments that Michiganders will see on the November ballot. The Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce hosted an event to explore both sides of the debate. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The three constitutional amendments on the November ballot will get an in-depth analysis of both sides of the issues Friday morning. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has a preview.