A2Y Chamber Event:

Early Edition - February 2024

Wednesday, February 21

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

February's Early Edition celebrates

Black History Month!

We have invited three local leaders in the literary industry to share their perspectives on their work, how it is interacting with our southeast Michigan communities, and what to expect as the small Black-owned businesses market grows.

Elle Wright



Local Author

Carlos Franklin

Owner, Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center

Marsalis Higgs

Local Author, Founder of Paraphernalia, & Deputy Editor of WAVES

Our esteemed panel of guest speakers will share real-life experiences of Black small business creation and growth in a sector that combines art and entertainment with significant economic impact.

8:00 AM - Breakfast & Networking

8:30 AM - Program Begins

9:15 AM - Q&A Session

9:30 AM - Event Concludes

Weber's Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Inn

3050 Jackson Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103



INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

The A2Y Chamber Early Edition breakfast's interactive format brings the business and community leaders together to learn about industry leaders and issues facing the Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti communities.

Presenting Sponsor:

Profit Legal Services, PLLC

Kirk A. Profit

2024 Annual Black-Owned Business Summit

Thursday, February 22

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us and help spread the word about the annual Black-Owned Business Summit on February 22nd.

Celebrate Black History Month by joining Grow with Google and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. for an exclusive free livestream event on YouTube, tailored specifically for Black-owned businesses.

This virtual event will have live training sessions led by Grow with Google Digital Coaches where you can discover valuable insights into the USBC’s ByBlack program, and engage in dynamic discussion with entrepreneurs on trending topics, such as cybersecurity, digital ads, AI, and more.

INFORMATION & RSVP

Virtual Well-Being Webinars

For the week of 02/19/2024

Finding Your Sense of Purpose

Finding your sense of purpose and meaning in life leads to a higher overall well-being and can serve as a guide to help you obtain your life goals. Start this important work during this show.

Employer Session

February 20 @ 11:00 AM

REGISTER NOW



Employee Session

February 22 @ 11:00 AM

Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-loss Community.

REGISTER NOW

Seven-Minute Meditation: Mindful Breathing

Observe the natural rhythm of your breath moving slowly and gently through the body as you relax and let go of stress.

February 21 @ 11:00 AM

REGISTER NOW

Register for additional webinars, watch past webinars, and download materials at bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com.

Virtual Webinars | MIBluesPerspectives.com

A2Y Chamber Event:

Headline Lunch with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

Monday, February 26

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for an important lunch and conversation with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell!

Congresswoman Dingell, currently in her fifth term representing Michigan's 6th District, focuses on vital issues such as affordable healthcare, clean energy, domestic manufacturing, and wildlife conservation.

She serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Natural Resources Committee, leading initiatives to address these critical concerns. Additionally, Dingell co-chairs the Great Lakes Task Force and founded the Heartland Caucus, aiming to amplify the Midwest's contributions and electoral influence.

REGISTER TODAY!

A Special Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Lunch Sponsors

Dessert Sponsor

A2Y Chamber Event:

Small Business Workshop Series, Session II

Accounting/Financial Statements

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for Session II:

Accounting and Financial Statements

Start preparing for tax season with the experts, while learning to read and understand balance sheets and other important financial statements.

11:30 AM - Lunch & Networking

12:00 PM - Speaker Presentation

Washtenaw Community College

Morris Lawrence Building, Room ML 150

4800 E Huron River Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Advance registration is required. Spots are filling up fast so register today!

REGISTER NOW!

Each session includes lunch, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded business professionals and small business owners while learning about practical business applications and strategies to help your business grow. 

THANK YOU to Our

Workshop Series Sponsor!

Welcome to our new

A2Y Chamber Member!

MI Express Care prioritizes primary care, urgent care, weight loss, and quality treatments to meet all your healthcare needs.

LEARN MORE

Small Business &

Procurement Fair

Friday, March 15

10 AM - 4 PM

The A2Y Chamber is proud to be a vendor at the upcoming Small Business Fair, hosted by the Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED).

Join us for this FREE event, full of valuable networking, resource sharing and so much more!

Come grow your network, learn about starting a business, and find resources to help your business succeed.

Be sure to stop by the A2Y Chamber table and say Hello!

A2Y Chamber Presents

2024 LaFontaine

Teacher of the Year Award

Now Accepting Nominations

Honor the special teachers in your life with a nomination for the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award!

The Teacher of the Year Program recognizes the great contributions teachers make in Washtenaw County and to the learning community. This award recognizes and honors teacher excellence and does not attempt to select the “best” teacher; rather, to identify, from among many outstanding teachers, one teacher to serve as a visible and vocal representative of what is best in the profession.

As the sponsor of this program, the LaFontaine Family wishes to honor the amazing teachers of Washtenaw County and recognize them for the hard work and efforts they put into every school year.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be a certified teacher.

2. Spends a minimum of 50% of their time

teaching students.

3. Must be in good standing with their district.

4. Plans to continue in an active teaching status.

We encourage colleagues, administrators, board members, parents, students, education-related organizations such as PTOs, and other community members to submit nominations for teachers who meet all eligibility criteria.

LEARN MORE & NOMINATE

Nomination deadline is

Thursday, March 21, 2024 by 4:30 PM.

Thank you to our program sponsor:

Member News

St. Patrick's Day Special!

Early Voting Available to all Washtenaw County Voters

Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer Appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Judiciary’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ann Arbor Shares February A200 Bicentennial Announcements

Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra to Perform on Sunday, February 25 at Lincoln High School Featuring Guest Artists Eliot Heaton and John Madison

VIEW MORE

Save These Dates



August 26

2024 A2Y Golf Outing

Save the Date for the annual A2Y Golf Outing. This year's Outing will be at Barton Hills Country Club.



Registration to open soon!

Accident Fund Workers

Compensation Program

This was designed with small businesses in mind!

As a chamber member, you are eligible to participate in this program and benefit from expert workers’ compensation coverage, while saving money on premiums through discounts and dividends.

You will receive:

5% Discount & Safety Dividends

Customizable Safety Education Programs

Access to a robust safety library, available 24/7

Online Safety Training Modules

Safety Posters, Manuals, and Tipsheets

Consultative Assistance



For More Information

Check Out This Short Video

LEARN MORE

Would you like to hear your business featured on an upcoming episode of the Lucy Ann Lance Show?

The Chamber has reserved spaces for its members on the Lucy Ann Lance Show (1290 AM). All you have to do is ask!



EXPLORE SEGMENTS

If you would like your business to be featured please visit www.a2ychamber.org/benefits-3/exposure/lucy-ann-lance-show/

Connect with the Chamber!

Share your favorite #A2YChamber experiences with us by adding our hashtag to your posts and following us on social media!

 #ExperienceTheConnection