In Genesee County, the plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry isn’t just hot — it’s booming. At its root, the HVAC industry is all about making indoor air comfortable, clean, and efficient for people and businesses. Whether it’s heat and central air for your home or office building, climate control for factory machines or Continue Reading
On any given day, thousands of drivers pass by Dee Cramer, Inc.’s headquarters in Grand Blanc Township without realizing the national reputation and family legacy behind the unassuming building. But what began in 1937 as a small, two-man residential furnace operation in Flint is now the largest sheet metal contractor in Michigan and sixth largest Continue Reading
From traveling bookstores to mobile video gaming, a growing wave of Genesee County entrepreneurs is taking their businesses on the road. Rather than investing in traditional brick-and-mortar locations, more and more small business owners are turning to custom-built vans, retrofitted horse trailers, and pop-up vehicles that allow them to bring their wares directly to customers. Continue Reading
Almost daily, Dr. Mona Hanna hears from cities hoping to be just like Flint. “Instead of being associated with the water crisis, how wonderful is it to hear that other cities in Michigan and across the nation want to follow in the footsteps of what Flint started with Rx Kids?” said Hanna, a Flint pediatrician, Continue Reading
Fessler & Bowman isn’t just another contractor. It’s a Genesee County company that invests in people, builds futures, and elevates the industry. For more than six decades, Fessler & Bowman has worked to establish itself as a premier contractor specializing in concrete and civil services. Today it’s ranked one of the top 100 specialty contractors Continue Reading
In mixed-use development, it’s all about finding the secret sauce: That unique, often intangible, combination of “live-work-play” that creates a vibrant community. While not a new type of urban development – think popular shops and restaurants on the ground floor and apartments or offices on upper floors – mixed-use properties are once again revitalizing urban Continue Reading
If there’s one rule in the world of recreation and entertainment, it’s this: adapt or disappear. Today’s consumers crave a constant churn of new experiences that are immersive, unique, and TikTok-worthy. That means the recreational facilities and businesses staying ahead of the game are the ones paying attention – analyzing trends, listening to customers, and Continue Reading
For Michiganders, nothing beats a Koegel. That’s especially true in Flint & Genesee – home of Koegel Meats since its founding in 1916 by German immigrant Albert Koegel. Over a century later, the family-run company is still committed to its original recipes, producing 35 meat products that have become synonymous with quality and local pride. Continue Reading
Black cowboys and cowgirls have been overlooked for too long – but Nicole Scott is determined to change that. “The story of the Black cowboy has never really been lost, but it’s very rarely been told,” she said. “That’s why we’re excited to bring the culture of the Black cowboy – and the nation’s top Continue Reading
In a brightly lit playroom surrounded by giggling toddlers, Danielle Keeter juggles many responsibilities. She’s a licensed child care provider running a day care in her Linden home with the kind of love, learning, and attention every parent hopes for. But at the same time, she’s striving to balance the many pressures that have come Continue Reading
