Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

The historic merger of the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce becomes official today (June 1, 2010) forming the new Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the winners of its 2010 Michigan Small Business Awards. The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Chambers were represented very well, winning three of the nine awards.

The Rotary Clubs of Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline and Ypsilanti have invited the community to join them in participating in a Spring Canned Food Drive. The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of the drop-off locations for the Rotate Your Food Spring Canned Food Drive.

In light of their historic merger, the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce are seeking a new logo design. This new logo should capture the spirit of this collaborative undertaking.

The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce and Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce held a Joint Chamber Breakfast on Tuesday, January 12 to further discuss the announcement of forming the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce. Over 300 people were in attendance at the Morris Lawrence building that morning to hear from Diane Keller, President and CEO address the audience.

The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Chambers of Commerce announced that the respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a resolution to pursue joint operation and form the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. In addition, Diane Keller, current President of the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, will be President of the new organization.