This summer, everyone in Genesee County has the chance to play baseball. Nearly a decade in the making, the Miracle League of Greater Flint is preparing for its first full season of barrier-free baseball designed specifically for children with any physical or cognitive disability. And the legions of volunteers, donors, and supporters who brought this Continue Reading
Improving access to child care is more than just a social issue – it’s a strategic economic investment. “Attracting new businesses and maintaining a strong workforce are simply not achievable without a supply of child care throughout the state that meets the needs of families,” said Joan Blough, senior director for the Child Care Innovation Continue Reading
In an age of smartphones and social media, it’s easy to assume that print marketing has become obsolete. However, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the meteoric rise of digital advertising, SEO strategies, and email campaigns, print marketing has reinvented itself to become a dynamic tool for companies of all sizes. From Continue Reading
Drive past any major building or renovation project in Genesee County and you’ll likely see Weinstein Electric’s handiwork. From Hurley Medical Center, Ascension Genesys Hospital, and McLaren Flint to Kettering University, Mott Community College, and Flint Community Schools, the 78-year-old company continues to bring new communications and electrical systems to light. It’s more than just Continue Reading
Aliz Mendoza had the dream and determination; she just needed the know-how to bring the idea to life. That’s where Flint Food Works stepped in. “Flint Food Works took me by the hand and walked me through building my food business from the ground up,” said Mendoza, owner of the I Love Pig eatery at Continue Reading
Senior Accountant,Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors Shelby Garcia exemplifies dedication and expertise. As a senior accountant at Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors’ Flint office, she collaborates closely with clients, leads team and staff trainings, and manages projects efficiently. Her technical knowledge, particularly in nonprofits and single audits, makes her a highly sought-after resource Continue Reading
Manager of Economic ProgrammingTri-County Regional Planning Commission Samantha Fountain is experienced in all facets of economic and community development. As manager of economic programming for Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Samantha Fountain helps municipalities and organizations throughout the greater Lansing area collaborate on federal opportunities and helps facilitate regional projects. Prior to her current role, she Continue Reading
Program OfficerRuth Mott Foundation Kenneth Frierson is a thought leader and administrator with more than 15 years of professional experience in education and philanthropy. He currently serves as a program officer at the Ruth Mott Foundation, where he is responsible for a diverse grant portfolio and helps to steward funds to programs and organizations in Continue Reading
Content Creator and EntrepreneurDan C Bearded LLC Dan Command has worked in Genesee County his whole career, benefiting children for more than a decade as an award-winning teacher and water polo coach for Grand Blanc Community Schools. In his last year of teaching in 2022, he was named a Top 100 teacher in the U.S. Continue Reading
Associate VP of Marketing & CommunicationsCommunity Foundation of Greater Flint Alexandria Dawson is a leader in every sense of the word. Dawson has worked in various roles at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) for 10 years, making her uniquely capable of excelling as associate vice president of marketing and communications – and telling Continue Reading
