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

Sugar cookies and a smile greet every guest to this 1888 Stick-style residence. Once the home of a founding family of Milan, the Hack House now attracts visitors interested in the architecture, furnishings, and decorative objects of the late Victorian period. Four outbuildings (including a three-seat outhouse) and period gardens complete a pastoral picture of 19th-century life. Tours of the Hack House Museum are scheduled on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. May through November. Special tours for groups may be arranged upon request.

Hack House Museum

Coleman's Farm and Corn Maze in Saline is a family-owned and operated farm with a deep agricultural history. Enjoy u-pick pumpkins, gourds, homemade donuts and fresh cider, a short corn trail, adorable goats to feed and pet, and hayrides.

Coleman's Farm - Saline

42 North Social House's mantra is simple: Fine Food, Friends, and Drinks. Their mission is to craft an elevated dining experience that keeps you coming back for more.

At 42 North Social House, they take pride in the scratch kitchen approach, where quality is always the main ingredient. Their extensive menu features small bites with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood, designed to delight your palate and complement our festive cocktails, carefully selected wines, and thoughtfully curated beer options.

42 North Social House

Looking for a great Michigan Golf challenge? Look no further than Hickory Creek Golf Club! Hickory Creek Golf Course is one of the finest public golf courses in Southeastern Michigan. Hickory Creek offers a variety of golf challenges from tight, tree lined, contoured holes to the well protected, signature island green of hole #17. Hickory Creek Golf Course also offers a few straightforward golf holes that will allow the average golfer to feel good about their game.

Hickory Creek Golf Course

Proudly serving with coffee beans from Black Diesel and variety of pastries from The Lakehouse Bakery. Cozy atmosphere to enjoy a coffee especially after a walk or ride on the B2B Trail in Dexter, MI.

Early Pour at Erratic Ales Co.

Erratic Ales Co. is family owned and operated nanobrewery in Dexter, Michigan, serving up craft brews and eats with over 20 years experience in creative brewing. Try the tastiest pale ales, stouts, Irish reds and beyond. Dogs welcomed when seated at the outdoor patio .

Erratic Ale Co.

Raterman Bread Haus & Bistro offers delicious hand-crafted breads, artisanal pizza, sandwiches, power bowls. They also have an entire vegan, plant-based menu.

Located next to Erratic Ales, enjoy their fresh meals alongside top-tier craft beers.

Raterman Bread Haus & Bistro

3bird is a home furnishings and design store located in downtown Dexter. They carry a wide assortment of home décor items and finishing touches that will make your house a home!

3bird

The "Dexter Art Gardens" is an annual outdoor artwork exhibition sponsored by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Outdoor artworks are juried and placed on temporary display with the City's permanent collection for one year. The selected pieces are installed on concrete pads in highly trafficked locations in historic Dexter, Michigan.

Dexter Art Gardens

Elevate your brunch experience. Bringing you the best brunch with carefully crafted dishes.

Dexter Brunch House

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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