Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw Announces Fall Events

The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) recently announced a series of workshop-style events. >> Read more

Multi Million Dollar CEOs Teach Financial Literacy to Girls

The Women Presidents’ Organization knows the importance of financial security and is coordinating its second annual Financial Literacy Event for young women. >> Read more

Advertise in the 2009 Chamber Business Directory

Promote your business in the annual printed 2009 Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce Business Directory! >> Read more

Three Attorneys from Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Ann Arbor Office Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers

Steven L. Oberholtzer and Eric J. Sosenko, shareholders in the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., have been named Michigan Super Lawyers for 2008 in the practice area of Intellectual Property law in the third annual survey conducted by the publication Law & Politics. >> Read more

Free Oil Change

ArborMotion and the SafeHouse Center have joined forces to give members free oil changes! >> Read more

Detroit Shock will play the WNBA Eastern Conference Finals at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center

Free tickets! >> Read more

Going Green Award Nomination

Nominate a company that is Going Green! >> Read more

Arbor Hospice Annouces new Marketing and Public Relations Partnership with Local Agencies

Arbor Hospice has announced strategic public relations and marketing partnerships with Franco Public Relations Group (Franco) and Ulrich Pinciotti Design Group (UPDG). >> Read more

Recycle Ann Arbor Announces Free Shredding Event

Recycle Ann Arbor, a national leader in recycling and waste programs, announces that the Drop-Off Station will hold a free paper shredding event on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:30am - 4:30pm each day. >> Read more

Dynamic Edge Announces 2008 Technology Grant Program

Established in 2007, the program assists local non-profit organizations fund a project they may have put aside due to funding issues, lack of expertise, or both. >> Read more

Summer Festival Announces New Board Appointments

The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is pleased to announce that it has added seven new members to its Board of Trustees. >> Read more

Could promise scholarship work here?

Kalamazoo has its Promise, and some people think Washtenaw County should have one too. >> Read more

County not on Board with Train Financing

The chairman of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners says the county will neither fund a proposed commuter rail line nor be a part of any taxing authority. >> Read more

Historic Ann Arbor Montage Poster

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is selling copies of a new historical montage that depicts some of Ann Arbor's most noteworthy businesses and people. >> Read more

University Musical Society Welcomes London's Complicite Theatre Company

Following its triumphant production of The Elephant Vanishes in 2004, the theater company Complicite returns to Ann Arbor for the exclusive US presentation of its innovative, award-winning hit, A Disappearing Number, a multimedia theatrical exploration about math and the meaning of life. >> Read more

Child Care Network Publishes New Training Schedule

Child Care Professionals and Parents can benefit from new online classes >> Read more

Ann Arbor area dining spots buying more from local farmers

If Brandon Johns has his way, never again will a semi-truck pull up to the back of the Vinology Wine Bar and Restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor to deliver bulk food from a faraway place. >> Read more

Eco-Friendly Interns Invade Ann Arbor

Ingenex Digital Marketing has taken a new approach to hiring interns. >> Read more

The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Welcomes New Leadership to Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti

Major John Williams and Major Dianna Williams will head up the Ann Arbor Corps, while Corps Administrator Jim Hulett will lead operations at the Ypsilanti Corps. >> Read more

Ann Arbor Transportation Plan Update

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New Money Saving Coupons

The bi-monthly eNewsletter now has money saving coupons! >> Read more

Fall is for families at the Michigan Theater

2008-2009, Not Just for Kids professional theater and Toyota Family Friendly Film Series kick off the season in style >> Read more

Art IN Sight

Paintings in oils and acrylics, nature scenes done in Motawi tiles, bronze sculptures of dance and even some eye-popping quilt art are on display at the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. >> Read more

Young Talent in the Great Lakes: How Michigan is Faring

The report looks at where young talent is living in the Great Lakes. >> Read more

AARP The Magazine Names Top 10 Healthiest Places to Live in U.S.

Ann Arbor Takes Top Honors as No. 1 Healthiest City in which to Live and Retire >> Read more

Celebrate fantastic deals from Office Depot!

Celebrate fantastic deals from Office Depot! >> Read more

Project Guideline for Sponsoring Firms

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Local Blood Supply at Low Levels

The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is facing alarmingly low blood levels and is struggling to meet the requests of local hospitals. >> Read more

Downtown Energy Saving Grant Program

The DDA has set aside $200,000 for this Energy Saving Grant Program in 2008/09, and the intention is to distribute these funds to as many locations as feasible or as there is interest. >> Read more

Transportation Survey

Please take a few minutes to take the transportation survey and make your priorities known. >> Read more

21st Century Jobs Fund

Michigan’s $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund is ramping up for the next $30 million round of investing in cutting edge companies producing great technology businesses in the following sectors: >> Read more

Ann Arbor ranked 42nd!

According to CNNMoney.com, Ann Arbor ranked 42nd out of 100 in the best places to live and launch! >> Read more

Chase was named Michigan Lender of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office presented its fiscal 2007 lender awards at the Tenth Annual Michigan SBA Lenders’ Conference held in Lansing on March 20. Chase was named Michigan Lender of the Year, SBA’s award for the best overall performance. >> Read more

Ann Arbor Affordable Housing Statement

The people who lived at the "Y" should have a place to live and supportive services so they can live the fullest life possible. >> Read more

Artists Rendition of Ann Arbor

Attention Chamber Members! Time is running out to be a part of the one time only artists rendition of the Ann Arbor area. >> Read more

Appointment Advocacy Policy

For the AAACofC to endorse or recommend an interested business person for a Board, Task Force, or Commission of any governmental unit, the business person must: >> Read more

Malaysia-US Business Opportunities

A trade and investment delegation of about 50 business leaders and senior government officials from Malaysia will be visiting Detroit, led by Malaysia's Minister of International Trade & Industry. >> Read more

Ford Partners with the State of Michigan

In response to the recent Employee Wide Buyout announcement made by Ford Motor Company - Ford Communication Services, in conjunction with the State of Michigan, is pleased to announce a number of recruiting and communication opportunities to employers of all sizes. >> Read more

Feel the Change

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is going through a lot of changes in the next year. One of which will be changing the way we work with our members. >> Read more

Join the Chamber

Have you been thinking about joining the Chamber? If so now is the time...The Chamber offers many different programs, events and opportunities that you can only take advantage of if you are a Chamber member. >> Read more

Public Engagement Meeting

The University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor invite you to attend a public engagement meeting and participate >> Read more

Take the Survey - Make a Cultural Difference

Community and Culture: Creating a Plan for Washtenaw County is a major initiative to build stronger communities by creating a plan in which arts and culture are integral elements in achieving goals we all share, such as preparing our youth for jobs in the 21st century >> Read more

Michigan Business Tax Summary

The Michigan Business Tax (MBT) establishes a new two-pronged business tax and various tax credits effective January 1, 2008. MBT replaces the Single Business Tax (SBT) that is repealed effective December 31, 2007. The Michigan Business Tax includes a Modified Gross Receipts Tax >> Read more

Information on Michigan's Sales and Use Tax

In early October 2007, the Michigan legislature passed an expansion of the state’s sales and use tax, extending the imposition of the 6.0% tax to selected “discretionary” services effective December 1, 2007. The law references industry definitions from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002 >> Read more

Michigan's Defining Moment

It’s no secret that Michigan is at the most critical period in our lifetimes. Economic, governmental, and A group of more than 100 diverse Michigan leaders is guiding this unfolding discussion. In collaboration with the Center for Michigan, an IRS-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Phil Power, these leaders are launching an ambitious campaign to combine broad state, regional, and community leadership with public engagement and action to move our state to a new era of prosperity. >> Read more

The Chamber is on the Move

The Chamber has moved to our new location, 115 West Huron Street, 3rd floor in Ann Arbor. >> Read more

Our Transportation Position Statement

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce believes that the Ann Arbor area business community is best served by a comprehensive transportation solution that recognizes the role of transportation as a tool of economic development. >> Read more

Credit Card Processing, the Chamber's Newest Member Benefit!

Credit Card Processing is now a Chamber member benefit thanks to the new partnership with Chase Paymentech and the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce. >> Read more

Even Thursdays

Do you want the opportunity to be heard? Do you want to talk, face-to-face, with Jesse Bernstein, the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce's President? >> Read more

Chamber's Position on the Ann Arbor 2007-2008 City Budget and 2008-2009 Financial Plan

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce generally supports the direction of the City of Ann Arbor’s proposed 2007-08 budget and 2008-09 financial plan. Strategic issues we raised a year ago remain >> Read more

Michigan Business Tax

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce believes that a replacement business tax to Michigan’s Single Business Tax needs to be guided by the following principles: >> Read more

Check out the Chamber's Newest Member Benefit!

The Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce is offering a new benefit to members. Members can now post open positions on the Chamber's website! >> Read more

SBT Replacement Plans

The Chamber supports replacing the Single Business Tax (SBT) with a revenue source that meets the following criteria: • Simple for a business to understand and compute, and for the State to administer • Fairly applied to all businesses and business sectors The Chamber has a committee of members that is actively working on this issue. Here is a summary of the new tax proposals that have been floated to date: >> Read more

Jesse Bernstein Named New Chamber President

David Parsigian, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce, announced Wednesday, September 27, at the Chamber's annual impact mi event, the appointment of Jesse Bernstein as Chamber President and CEO. >> Read more

Minimum Wage Guideline Update

A deal has been reached in Lansing that will keep overtime exemptions in line with current federal law. This agreement means businesses will not have to start paying overtime to certain employees >> Read more

Update Your Membership Information Online!

The deadline to update Membership Forms for the 2007 Business Directory and Web Site Directory is nearing. If you would like to update your information online >> Read more

Encourage Our Lawmakers to Keep Overtime Exemptions

Earlier this year, the Legislature and the Governor agreed to raise the minimum wage to $6.95 on October 1, 2006, $7.15 on July 1, 2007 and $7.40 on July 1, 2008. Adopting a state minimum wage law that is higher than the federal minimum wage law has triggered >> Read more

August 8, 2006 Primary Election Results

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce would like to ensure that our membership has access to the results of the August 8 Primary Elections. >> Read more

Post Your Event on the Chamber Business Calendar

Do you want to get the word out about a business event, or find out about other community business events? Submit your event to the Chamber’s Business Calendar, a new feature on our web site. >> Read more

Did You Read the Latest Chamber Express E-Newsletter?

You don't want to miss the Chamber's twice monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Express. Read about upcoming events, Chamber business news and updates, all delivered to your inbox. >> Read more