Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development

Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development OCED supports individuals, families, and the local economy to enhance quality of life

Last chance to take the 2026 Washtenaw County Community Needs Assessment!This assessment will inform program and funding...
09/16/2026

Last chance to take the 2026 Washtenaw County Community Needs Assessment!

This assessment will inform program and funding decision for YOUR community! Make sure you are represented.

By taking the survey, you can also enter to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards!

TAKE THE SURVEY: www.bit.ly/wccna26

Next week!In Building a Banking Relationship, you will learn how to choose the right bank, build a strong relationship w...
09/14/2026

Next week!

In Building a Banking Relationship, you will learn how to choose the right bank, build a strong relationship with a bank, and use banking tools to run your business more effectively.

WHEN: September 24th at 6pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor
REGISTER: Email Cheranissa Williams to register at [email protected]

This event is hosted in partnership with Huntington Bank.

Want help managing your finances? The Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center is FREE and open to all. A certified...
09/10/2026

Want help managing your finances? The Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center is FREE and open to all. A certified financial counselor can help you:
- take control of your debt
- improve your credit score
- create a budget
- legacy plan
- and more!

Learn more and make an appointment: www.washtenaw.org/fec

OCED and the HAWC Call Center will be closed for Labor Day this coming Monday, September 7th. Normal operations will res...
09/04/2026

OCED and the HAWC Call Center will be closed for Labor Day this coming Monday, September 7th. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Make sure your home is ready for the cold weather this winter! Our weatherization team offers FREE in-home service that ...
09/03/2026

Make sure your home is ready for the cold weather this winter! Our weatherization team offers FREE in-home service that can help seal your drafty home and lower your energy bills.

Accepting new clients now! Inquire on our website at www.washtenaw.org/weatherization or by phone at (734) 544-3008.

HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 8PM: There is a currently a heat advisory for Washtenaw County until 8pm on 9/2/2026. Heat indexes a...
09/02/2026

HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 8PM: There is a currently a heat advisory for Washtenaw County until 8pm on 9/2/2026. Heat indexes are expected to reach 102 degrees.

UPDATE: Delonis (312 W Huron, Ann Arbor) will also be open as a cooling center after lunch.

Stay indoors if you can, drink plenty of fluids, and try to limit strenuous activity to early morning or evening hours.

Review cooling centers located throughout the county and other hot weather safety tips at bit.ly/Wash-Cooling

OCED is currently hiring for four positions! Apply to join our team today!Read the full job descriptions and learn more ...
08/31/2026

OCED is currently hiring for four positions! Apply to join our team today!

Read the full job descriptions and learn more at bit.ly/ocedjobs

Make a difference in Washtenaw County!Make sure your community is represented in Washtenaw County's 2026 Community Needs...
08/27/2026

Make a difference in Washtenaw County!

Make sure your community is represented in Washtenaw County's 2026 Community Needs Assessment. The survey will help county staff create programming and direct funding to where the community thinks it is needed most.

TAKE THE SURVEY: www.bit.ly/wccna26

Check out our upcoming small business workshop! In Building a Banking Relationship, you will learn how to choose the rig...
08/27/2026

Check out our upcoming small business workshop!

In Building a Banking Relationship, you will learn how to choose the right bank, build a strong relationship with a bank, and use banking tools to run your business more effectively.

WHEN: September 24th at 6pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor
REGISTER: Email Cheranissa Williams to register at [email protected]

This event is hosted in partnership with Huntington Bank.

Check out other upcoming events hosted by our Economic Opportunity division: https://www.washtenaw.org/upcoming-events-1

Help strengthen Washtenaw County's community-wide response to homelessness! Join the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care ...
08/26/2026

Help strengthen Washtenaw County's community-wide response to homelessness! Join the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) today!

SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/4gDsyff

The CoC is a community-wide partnership that coordinates local planning and action to prevent and end homelessness. Anyone is welcome to join this network, including those with lived experience of homelessness, housing and service providers, faith communities, businesses, and other interested community members.

As a part of the CoC, you will receive local updates, meeting information, access to shared materials, and opportunities to participate in community planning and collaboration.

Signing up does not commit you to anything in particular - it is just an opportunity to stay in the loop about what is going on in Washtenaw County in regards to homelessness.

SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/4gDsyff

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415 W Michigan Avenue, Ste 2200
Ypsilanti, MI
48197

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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