Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

10/10/2026

🎙️ This month’s Washtenaw Business Lens is here!

We’re excited to share our latest conversation on WEMU 89.1 featuring the inspiring story behind Legacy Barber College and its mission to create pathways to success! (They just opened inside Briarwood Mall) 😁

✂️ But this story goes far beyond barbering. From opening the college to working with young people in our local juvenile detention center and beyond, this work is about creating opportunities, offering mentorship, opening doors, and making a lasting difference in people’s lives.

❤️ It’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when business meets purpose and people are given the opportunity to build a brighter future.

Tune in and be inspired! Listen to this month’s Washtenaw Business Lens and discover how Legacy Barber College is creating an economic pathway to success.

👉 Listen here: https://www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-business-lens/2026-10-09/washtenaw-business-lens-legacy-barber-college-offers-economic-pathway-to-success

Washtenaw County has a new school of higher education with the recent opening of Legacy Barber College in Ann Arbor. It’s the first barber college to open in the area. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor joins Andy LaBarre of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Cha...

10/09/2026

🎉✂️ More moments from the Residence Inn Ann Arbor South ribbon cutting!

We were so excited to help celebrate this exciting milestone with the Residence Inn Ann Arbor South team!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to show their support and help make this celebration special.

We love seeing our A2Y business community come together! 🏨❤️

10/09/2026

✂️🎉 Thank you to Beal Real Estate for welcoming us to celebrate your ribbon cutting!

We’re grateful to be part of this exciting milestone and to celebrate the people and businesses that make our A2Y community thrive.

A special thank you to our A2Y Ambassadors and everyone from the Beal Real Estate team who came out to celebrate!

We appreciate you being part of the day. 📸

10/09/2026

🎉 Yesterday, we helped Beal Real Estate celebrate their ribbon cutting!

We love showing up for our A2Y business community and celebrating the people who make it thrive.

More photos from the celebration coming soon! 📸

10/08/2026

🎉 Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting at Residence Inn Ann Arbor South!

Thank you for being part of our A2Y business community. ✂️🏨

Stay tuned for more photos from the celebration! 📸

10/08/2026

This week, we got to know some of our newest A2Y Chamber members! 💙

At our October 6 New Member Orientation, we shared more about who we are, what we do, and how to make the most of Chamber membership.

A big thank you to everyone who came out, and a special thank you to Ron Stevens with Michigan SBDC for joining us and sharing his expertise!

New to the Chamber? Keep an eye on our public calendar on the A2Y Chamber website for the next New Member Orientation. We’d love to have you join us!

10/07/2026

🚀 And they’re off!

We’re kicking off the 2026–2027 A2Y Leadership Class with an impressive group of business and community leaders ready to learn, connect, grow and make an impact across Washtenaw County!

Our first stop? Lake Forest Golf Club & Practice Center — the perfect setting to bring this group together and start what promises to be an exciting year of leadership, connection and community impact. 🌟

We’ve got an incredible program lined up for this class, and we can’t wait to see where this group takes it!

A special thank you to Chris Dodson Holistic Leadership Solutions, who welcomed the class and will be facilitating our first session, and to David Norton of bank of ann arbor for helping kick things off with this impressive group.

Here’s to new connections, big ideas, meaningful conversations and a whole lot of leadership in action. 💙

Welcome, A2Y Leadership Class of 2026–2027! Let’s get started! 👏

10/06/2026

🏡 You’re Invited to an Open House! 💚

Join Ellis & Wright Assisted Living Center LLC for an Open House! Learn more about their services, meet the team, and experience the caring environment they provide.

📅 October 30
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 3137 Cherrytree Lane, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Come see how Ellis & Wright Assisted Living Center is creating a caring, compassionate, and inclusive community for its residents. We hope to see you there! 💚

10/05/2026

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Residence Inn Ann Arbor South! 🎉

The Chamber is excited to help welcome this new addition to the community with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, October 8.

📅 October 8th
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 3 PM
🥂 Reception: 4–6 PM

3764 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Enjoy appetizers, drinks, hotel tours, and entertainment while celebrating the new hotel and the team behind it!

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming the Residence Inn Ann Arbor South to the community. ❤️

10/05/2026

🍕 Come celebrate The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar - Ann Arbor! 🍕

Join the A2Y Chamber and the Stubborn Brother team on Wednesday, October 14 at 12 PM for a ribbon cutting at 405 S. Main St. in Ann Arbor!

Stop by to check out the new space, enjoy pizza samples, cannoli and beverages, and enter to win one of two gift baskets! 🎁

Chamber members and the community are all invited. Come say hello, meet the team, and help us welcome The Stubborn Brother to Ann Arbor!

📅 October 14 | 12 PM
📍 405 S. Main St., Ann Arbor