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Incubator kitchens are commercial kitchen spaces for food-based entrepreneurs to rent and share, and they're an integral resource to those with big food ideas but lack of access to specific equipment. They also provide information and assistance both on business matters, like marketing and advertising, and food matters, like food safety and product testing. Ypsilanti nonprofit Growing Hope offers its own incubator kitchen program to any Ypsilanti resident with food business dreams. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale talks about the program with its manager, Deante Brand.

Eastern Michigan University is partnering with several Michigan and Middle Eastern North African (MENA) universities to exchange undergraduate entrepreneurial ideas to address climate change. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a free webinar series for aspiring entrepreneurs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more information.

Owning a pet is a huge responsibility, and it takes a lot of care. When in need of appropriate supplies, Ypsilanti residents can find three pet stores that can provide what you need for your furry friends. And there's the opportunity to make some human friends along the way. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale caught up with the owner of the recently opened "Depot Town Cats & Dogs", Holli Andrews, for this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."

The building in Ypsilanti that used to house Michigan Works! Southeast is now home to three new businesses. Among them is Mix Fitness Studios. It's an expansion for a business that already exists in Depot Town. Owner Sarah Kreiner stopped by to talk with Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnssdale about the expansion and ongoing efforts to build community and health.

The food industry can be lucrative, but it is also a difficult industry in which to succeed. Ypsilanti-based Joyful Treats Community Development Corp. is giving young people a sturdy ladder to begin the climb. WEMU's David Fair looks at Joyful Treats “Celebrations” program with the organization's founder and executive director, Khadija Wallace. She explains how it equitably trains teens and young adults how to become food entrepreneurs, particularly young people of color.

Saline Mayor Brian Marl delivered his State of the City address on Monday. Ahead of his speech, he spoke with WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

It was a sad day when Go! Ice Cream closed its doors in Ypsilanti. Now, there is some happier news to report. Four new business will occupy that building, Rylee Barnsdale spoke with one them. Colleen Kennedy is the owner of Investors Realty Group, which will also serve as the new property manager for the building on North Washington Street.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed business leaders Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Officials overseeing the University of Michigan's Ypsilanti Health Center plan to move operations downtown by the end of the year. Not only will it more than triple their square footage and allow for more specialty care, but it could spawn further partnerships and entrepreneurial enterprises to boost economic development in Ypsilanti. Rylee Barnsdale talks with Concentrate Media reporter Sarah Rigg about the certainties and possibilities.