ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Several Ann Arbor companies have joined together to contribute to a relief fund for Washtenaw County community members in need. Among those giving to the 2020 Relief Fund are Ann Arbor-based companies Censys, RXA, Strata Oncology, Renaissance VC and Duo. The relief fund will remain active until Friday, Dec. 11. While the relief fund is organized for Ann Arbor’s large and small businesses, community individuals can also donate. More about Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs FundA2EF is a collective of area entrepreneurs, founders and startups pledging to enrich Washtenaw County and help the local community.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Watch six regional startups pitch their businesses for the chance to win $20,000. The pitch competition has been organized by the Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund and will be hosted by Dug Song, Founder of Duo Security and A2EF steering committee member. Applications for the pitch competition were open to startups serving Washtenaw and Wayne counties that focused on social impact. Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund is an initiative lead by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Related: Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund launches pitch competition for entrepreneurs making an impact

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Entrepreneurs looking to make a difference in their communities can win startup funding and mentorship by presenting a winning pitch at the upcoming A2EF Social Impact Startup Pitch Competition. Six selected startup teams will share their business plan with a panel of expert judges at the pitch competition on Sept. 24. The pitch competition was launched by the Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund in partnership with the University of Michigan Social Venture Fund and A2 Startup Garage to provide an opportunity for growth. Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund is an initiative lead by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. The A2EF Social Impact Competition will take place as part of Ann Arbor Sparks A2Tech360 programming.

ANN ARBOR - Happy Friday! The Ann Arbor Farmers Market will be celebrating its 100th birthday on Saturday with free ice cream from Washtenaw Dairy, live music and more. On the music side, the Ann Arbor Blues Festival turns 50 this weekend. - Meredith (@meredith_A4)What's been happening: As Eastern Michigan University struggles with declining enrollment, 142 EMU employees recently accepted early retirement buyouts. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.