These Ann Arbor-area businesses opened in 2020, despite COVID-19 challenges Updated Dec 23, 2020; Posted Dec 23, 2020 Owner Angeline Pratt works at Bohmey Beauty, 507 N. Fifth Ave. in Ann Arbor, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. The new store is located on the second floor of the Kerrytown Market and Shops.J. Scott Park | MLive.com Facebook Share ANN ARBOR, MI -- Several Ann Arbor-area businesses struggled to stay afloat during a year of state-ordered closures and social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, despite the challenges or delays some experienced, new businesses did manage to open in the midst of the COVID-19. Retailers for clothing, chocolate, records and more are a few businesses to launch in 2020. Here’s a list of several Ann Arbor-area businesses that have opened this year.