Name: The Business of Life Sciences
Start: 2026-09-29
End: 2026-09-29

Zingerman's Bakehouse is an energetic group of dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best-tasting, traditionally made breads and pastries that they can imagine. They are real artisan bakers, which means that they use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make their bread and sweet stuff. The Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery for specialty food stores, cafes and restaurants in southeastern Michigan; a retail shop; and a baking school for home bakers. In the retail store, you can buy all of the baked goods, sandwiches and soups. You can also buy fresh candy bars made on-site by Zingerman's Candy Manufactory. Learn how to make their breads and pastries at BAKE!, Zingerman's facility for hands-on baking classes.

Zingerman's Bakehouse

Sanilac specializes in making cheeses, gelato, and sorbets from cow's and goat's milks. Everything is made in small batches with the best local milk from small farmers.

Sanilac Creamery

24th Cheesecakerie offers some of the best cheesecake around town. It's locally made, with local ingredients. Some toppings include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, caramel macchiato, and lemon. They also have vegan options!

24th Cheesecakerie

Zingerman's Community of Businesses is a collection of 11 Zingerman's businesses, each with its own food specialty, all located in the Ann Arbor area. Zingerman’s businesses are an Ann Arbor institution, the source of great food and great experiences for thousands of visitors every year.

Zingerman's Community of Businesses

Maker Works is an 11,000 sq. ft. member-based studio featuring 4 studio areas: metal, circuits, wood and craft. Day memberships are available. Every June- August, Maker Works will host 3 resident artists from the Southeast Michigan area who will present their work to the public during evening lectures.

Maker Works

Mothfire Brewing Co. is a brewery which has a focus on quality and taste. They employ a very minimal, five barrel brewing system that is hand-stirred, hand-bottled, and hand-distributed. They value wood aging, aging with fruit, blending, and the use of multiple yeast strains.

Mothfire is committed to creating a cultural bonfire through modern craft beer, music, and art to bring us all together.

Mothfire Brewing Co.

When it comes to buying unique and artisan products, no other store nearby is quite like World Market. Discover a wide, eclectic array of products - from dining room furniture, to imported food, to affordable Christmas gifts – Cost Plus World Market has exactly what you are looking for.

Dress up your home with stylish decor, patterned window curtains, area rugs and decorative accent lamps. Need a fresh new scent for your home? Shop our selection of scented candles at your local store in Ann Arbor, MI.

World Market has the most affordable selection of rustic wood furniture for your living room, dining room and home office, including beautifully designed coffee tables. The Ann Arbor location has an extensive beer and wine sections, with helpful staff to guide you to the perfect beverage. Get into the holiday spirit for any time of year, with decorations and gifts for Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more!

World Market

AATA offers convenient and reliable public transit service as well as paratransit, carpool, and vanpool services for commuters into and within the greater Ann Arbor area.

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority - TheRide

Georgetown Country Club has amenities for the whole family. Among their facilities are an 8 lane swimming pool with diving boards, 9 hole golf course, 9 hole FootGolf course, 4 tennis courts, and volleyball courts.

Their clubhouse, pool, golf and FootGolf courses are open for rentals to host any event.

Georgetown Country Club

Part of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses, Zingerman's Coffee Company sources coffees from all over the world, roasts the beans, and sell them wholesale. You can also stop by for a fresh cup of coffee.

Zingerman's Coffee Company

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

From lab bench to market launch, this event explores the full spectrum of life sciences entrepreneurship. Connect with researchers, executives, and investors shaping health tech and bioinnovation in Washtenaw County. Panels and speakers will tackle funding gaps, regulatory challenges, and emerging opportunities facing life sciences companies today.  
  
A must-attend for life sciences professionals and innovators, the event also complements the following day’s MichBio Michigan Medical Device Summit, creating a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and deepen connections across Michigan’s life sciences ecosystem.

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