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Posted on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 : 4:28 p.m.

Simply deVine closing in Ypsilanti prompts downtown business retention efforts

By Paula Gardner

Downtown Ypsilanti gift store Simply deVine will close in February, prompting officials to find ways to aid small businesses.

A Downtown Development Authority committee will be talking to business owners and developing a welcome packet for new businesses in the hopes that both will aid business retention during the recession.

Read more about the store closing and the DDA's efforts in this report from the Ypsilanti Citizen.

Comments

Steve Pierce

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 : 11:16 p.m.

Simply DeVine is a great store and there is still time to go in and support your local business.

hypsi

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 : 6:34 p.m.

What a sad thing to read.. I loved this store! They carried the best Goat's Milk Soap as well as other interesting things.