Jacob Pickett grew up in Flint, but it took a summer internship here to really appreciate his hometown. “I love how the internship program sheds light on the positives of Flint because so many people only hear about the negative,” said Pickett, a political science major at Michigan State University (MSU). “Many people wish to Continue Reading
It’s always people before profits at Plante Moran. Since its founding in 1924, the firm has grown from a sole accounting practitioner in a Detroit office to one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. Yet its people-first philosophy has never wavered. “Early on, we started this different and unique culture Continue Reading
Building a brighter future for Flint and Genesee County starts at home – quite literally. “The need for affordable housing in Flint is more than just a shortage; it’s a crisis,” said Glenn Wilson, president and CEO of Communities First, Inc., a local nonprofit working to build vibrant communities through economic development and affordable housing. Continue Reading
Jason Treichel was just 22 years old when he decided to start his own business cutting stone countertops. A self-taught man, he had the expertise – just not the revenue. “The only thing I had of value was my ’69 Chevelle, which I lived for and raced at the drag strip often,” said Treichel, now Continue Reading
Sacred Heart Veteran Village is more than just housing. “It’s really a place to learn and grow and heal,” said Gerri Lajewski, director of development at Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties, the nonprofit group behind the all-new transitional housing program for homeless veterans. The Village is a $3.5-million housing project slated to break Continue Reading
Tony Shumaker wants to make sure you look good, feel good, and have a blast playing in the snow this winter. “No matter how you like to enjoy Michigan’s beautiful winters, we’ve got the equipment, clothing, and accessories for you,” said Shumaker, vice president of Shumaker’s Ski & Snowboard in Flint Township.The Shumaker family has Continue Reading
Fashion might not be top of mind when most people think of Flint. But Lee Grant Allen knows better. “I tell people all the time that a lot of the local brands we carry are just one opportunity away from going inside a huge retailer like Saks or Neiman Marcus,” said Allen, CEO and co-founder Continue Reading
Miracle McGlown really hopes Michelle Obama likes his gift. Oh … and Barack, too. “I worked a long time creating a bag that fits her style of fashion and I figured what better time to gift it to her than Jan. 17 — her birthday and the day President Obama gave me clemency,” McGlown said. Continue Reading
In today’s digital age, retailers across Genesee County are achieving unprecedented growth by harnessing the power of e-commerce. From quaint bakeries to coffee roasters, the online marketplace is providing a level playing field, allowing entrepreneurial dreams to blossom into success stories. “I think it’s a matter of really thinking outside the brick-and-mortar box and pursuing Continue Reading
Fifty years after Al Serra opened the doors of his first Chevy store in Grand Blanc, his customer-first philosophy – “Take care of the customer, take care of the associates, and the rest will take care of itself” – is still alive and thriving in Michigan and across the nation. Serra Automotive is now ranked Continue Reading
