Discover recent features, interviews, and press highlights showcasing Arbor Trading Post’s journey as a Michigan-based handcrafted leather goods brand. Our work continues to be recognized across the artist, maker, and social-enterprise communities.
A leather artisan’s journey | WEMU 89.1 Creative:Impact
May 28, 2024
In this episode of creative:impact, Arbor Trading Post co-founder Isabel Wang was featured on creative:impact with Deb Polich, CEO of Creative Washtenaw, on WEMU 89.1.
The interview explores Isabel’s evolution as a leather artisan, her commitment to traditional craftsmanship, and the mission behind our handcrafted leather goods made in Michigan.
This conversation highlights our studio’s dedication to quality, sustainability, and supporting local creative culture.
Makers Future Fund
July 25, 2025
I am thrilled to share that Arbor Trading Post has been selected as one of the newest participants in @buildanest’s Makers Future Fund Program.
The program is designed to connect maker-entrepreneurs (like me/us) with the coaching, funding, and peer support to achieve financial goals and grow our craft businesses.
I am excited to be a part of this program, building community with fellow makers and learning from industry experts to expand our business acumen!
the First Social Enterprise Collective
September 24, 2025
We’re excited to share that Arbor Trading Post has been selected to participate in the first Social Enterprise Cohort! This is a competitive grant program that offers intensive support through training and technical assistance from the Center for Social Enterprise Development – a collaboration between (TAG SBAM) and (TAG IM). We look forward to building this community of social enterprises and sharing our impact across the state of Michigan!
View the full cohort at https://www.csed-mi.com/
Holiday art fair featuring local artisans set to return to downtown Ypsi
Riverside Arts Center’s (RAC) Holiday Art Fair is covered in this article. We are excited to be part of it. “I’ve long admired Riverside Arts Center’s dedication to artists in our community, and heard about the great success of the Holiday Art Fair last year from local artists,” says first-time vendor Isabel Wang of Arbor Trading Post. “We’re thrilled to join this celebration of local creativity, share our craft, and connect with everyone this holiday season.”
Holiday Art Fair Press Coverage — Riverside Arts Center
Arbor Trading Post was featured in regional media announcing the return of the Riverside Arts Center Holiday Art Fair in downtown Ypsilanti.
“I’ve long admired Riverside Arts Center’s dedication to artists in our community, and heard about the great success of the Holiday Art Fair last year from local artists,” says first-time vendor Isabel Wang of Arbor Trading Post. “We’re thrilled to join this celebration of local creativity, share our craft, and connect with everyone this holiday season.”
This event showcases local artisans and highlights the thriving craft community in Washtenaw County.
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Member: Creative Washtenaw