Articles tagged: downtown Ypsilanti
VIP Beauty Supply opens in downtown Ypsilanti
Posted: Jun 14, 2013VIP Beauty Supply owner Richard Smith was a stylist for 15 years before deciding to open his own business venture, which he believes will fill a niche for an underserved population in the Ypsilanti area. Read more »
Ypsilanti DDA to consider relocating to City Hall
Posted: Jun 11, 2013The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has received two proposals from the city for office space at city hall, according to Director Tim Colbeck, who said the DDA is considering the move. Read more »
Ypsilanti budget proposals: Committing $3.3M to Water Street debt, $100K for Prospect Road paving
Posted: Jun 04, 2013The Ypsilanti City Council will consider several proposed budget amendments at Tuesday's meeting, including committing $3.3 million of the fund balance for future Water Street debt repayments. Read more »
Ypsilanti DDA awards $20K grant to AATA for improvements at Ypsilanti Transit Center
Posted: May 25, 2013The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has awarded the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority a $20,000 grant to go toward $500,000 in improvements at the Ypsilanti Transit Center. Read more »
Bona Sera Cafe in Ypsilanti opens new outdoor cafe
Posted: May 13, 2013Bona Sera Cafe in Ypsilanti has opened a new outdoor cafe that will be open for use during the spring and summer months. Read more »
Concentrate Media: Ypsilanti's VC Web Design doubles staff as it looks for larger office space
Posted: Apr 24, 2013Ypsilanti business VC Web Design has nearly doubled its staff and is in the process of looking for a larger office space, Concentrate Media reported. Read more »
Ypsilanti to consider extensive wayfinding signage project in 2013
Posted: Mar 25, 2013Have you ever needed help finding your way around Ypsilanti? If so, the city hopes to correct that problem by launching a comprehensive wayfinding project, that would replace and install several new signs around the city over the course of two to three years. Read more »
Owner says Mexican restaurant will open this year in Ypsilanti's former Elbow Room after initial delays
Posted: Mar 18, 2013Plans to open a Mexican restaurant in the former Elbow Room in downtown Ypsilanti have been delayed, but owner Andrew Epstein said he still plans to open before the end of the year. Read more »
Man arrested for brandishing carbon dioxide gun at downtown Ypsilanti bus stop
Posted: Mar 05, 2013Ypsilanti Police arrested an 18-year-old man after he brandished a gun powered by carbon dioxide during a confrontation Monday night at a bus stop, police said. Read more »
Man charged with downtown Ypsilanti catering company break-in
Posted: Mar 04, 2013A 57-year-old Ypsilanti man was charged Thursday with breaking into a downtown Ypsilanti business and attacking the owner's son, who was working late. Read more »
Ypsilanti DDA offering $30K in grants to business owners
Posted: Mar 04, 2013The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has announced the fourth round of its Building Rehabilitation and Facade Grant Program, after seeing a large amount of success in last year's program. Read more »
From Vatican City to Ypsilanti, Look in the Attic grows in niche antique reproduction market
Posted: Feb 11, 2013Last year, Ypsilanti's Look in the Attic received a request from the Vatican City. Read more »
Ypsilanti Courier: Tea shop opens in downtown Ypsilanti
Posted: Dec 28, 2012A tea shop is the latest business to open in downtown Ypsilanti, according to an Ypsilanti Courier report. Read more »
Ypsilanti business owners hope for Small Business Saturday boost
Posted: Nov 24, 2012While the big box retailers were prepping for Black Friday, local businesses were getting ready for their big day as well. Small Business Saturday takes place Nov. 24 and encourages the patronage of independent stores ... Read more »
with poll: Family Dollar closer to becoming first development on Water Street in Ypsilanti
Posted: Nov 21, 2012A development project that will bring one of the nation's largest retail discount chains to the long-vacant Water Street property in Ypsilanti is one step closer to reality. Read more »
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