‘General Motors,’ ‘heritage’ and ‘Flint’ are words that are often seen together in some combination. So, as GM President Mark Reuss notes, it’s appropriate that the company is moving its Heritage Center from Sterling Heights closer to Flint, into the former Customer Care & Aftersales world headquarters in Grand Blanc Township. “As General Motors transforms Continue Reading
You might have had help building the business you own into the success that it has become. Or, you might have accomplished it all primarily on your own. But whatever the case, now that it’s time to retire or otherwise move on and turn over control to a successor or successors, you’re going to want Continue Reading
Deciding to stage a recognition program for local young professionals who are making a difference in their workplaces and communities was the easy part for the Flint & Genesee Group.Winnowing down the nominees was another matter. “It was a great pool of candidates, and it was very, very difficult to pick just 40 out of Continue Reading
CEO Lindhurst Executive Virtual Assistant Teresa Lindhurst started Lindhurst Executive Virtual Assistant two years ago, and it now has five employees providing business, marketing and administrative services to a range of local companies and volunteer organizations. With a background in technology, human resources, and retail, in both for-profit and nonprofit settings, she has developed considerable Continue Reading
Owner/Operator Jersey Mike’s Subs Michael Balen is a successful young operating partner with a passion for serving others. Balen oversees all daily operations and marketing of his family-owned Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants in Fenton, Flint, Grand Blanc and Kalamazoo. He was awarded 2019 Manager of the Year for his region within the Jersey Mike’s Subs Continue Reading
President Peabody Insurance Agency Grace Peabody hit the business world running, and she shows no signs of slowing down. In 2013, as a new business graduate, she immediately co-founded Peabody Insurance Agency (PIA). Peabody has not only guided the company in its growth — from two employees to 25 and from $1 million in premiums Continue Reading
Professional Engineer Wade Trim Tanner Kragenbrink graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and joined Wade Trim as part of the Municipal Services Group. Upon completing four years of professional experience, he passed his engineering exam to become a licensed professional engineer in Michigan. His primary focus Continue Reading
Regional Director U.S. Sen. Gary C. Peters Quentin Groce serves as U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ principal point of contact in a nine-county region that includes Genesee County. His responsibilities include serving as the senator’s key liaison to government officials, business, nonprofits, economic development entities and community and constituent groups. He represents Continue Reading
Owner Refinery Hair Co. Daniel Buccilli opened Refinery Hair Co. in 2019 in downtown Flint after becoming one of the area’s most-sought-after hairstylists. He built a following among not only clients but also several other stylists who flocked to join his operation. He has grown Refinery Hair Co. to more than 25 employees who bring Continue Reading
Vice President Skaff Furniture Carpet One As vice president of Skaff Furniture Carpet One, Jeff Skaff is the fourth generation to help lead the 111-year-old family business. He joined the business three years ago and has been instrumental in streamlining the organization with the advent of new technology and the construction of a new 30,000-square-foot Continue Reading
