Many businesses struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but several new entrepreneurs have opened new businesses during the pandemic in the greater Ypsilanti area.
Ypsilanti-based businesses that have opened since March 2020 include a gender-neutral goods store called One DNA; a gift store selling local arts and crafts called Stardust; vegetarian restaurant Gora’s Grill; home and garden supply store Stone and Spoon; and a gift shop in Depot Town called This, That, and ODDer Things. An as yet unnamed bookstore is also in the works in downtown Ypsi. Ypsi Township has added burger restaurant Blazin’ Burgerz; a store specializing in Middle Eastern sweets called Cravings Dessert Lounge; and Crazy Crab restaurant.
Additionally, a few established businesses are growing this year. Examples include the owners of the Eagle Crest Marriott in Ypsi Township, who are constructing a private…
