“Awe.” “Appreciation.” Those are some of the responses the professionals involved with repurposing the former Genesee County Savings Bank building in downtown Flint hope to see from visitors when the Continue Reading
They’re just three letters, but what they represent may very well have spelled the difference between success and failure for some Genesee County businesses during the COVID-19 shutdowns, observers say. Continue Reading
For L’Oreal and Steven Hartwell, owning the Dawn Donuts shop at Pasadena Avenue and Clio Road is about more than making a living – they’re also aiming to inspire nearby Continue Reading
Ask economic developers what they expect from local units of government, and they’ll probably answer something like this: “Transparency. Predictability. Efficiency.” Thanks to the state’s Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) program, Continue Reading
More frequent hand-washing breaks and other enhanced sanitation practices. Supplying face masks for employees to wear on the job. A sharp increase in the use of videoconferencing. Those were among Continue Reading
While some Genesee County businesses were categorized as “essential” and were allowed to continue operating under the executive order Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued in March to help contain the spread Continue Reading
Raise the curtain on any performance, exhibit or other activity at the Flint Cultural Center and you’ll find … a marketing opportunity? That’s one way leaders of the various Cultural Continue Reading
Some basic math illustrates the importance of an accurate census count for Flint and Genesee County. “We cannot afford to miss anyone,” said Anthony Turner, Flint’s 2020 census coordinator. “A Continue Reading
The company takes aim at resolving issues affecting employers nationwide in today’s tight labor market Flint-based NorthGate has long prided itself on opening doors to employment for Genesee County residents Continue Reading
Everybody deserves a second chance – or, depending on their circumstances, simply an initial opportunity. That’s the guiding philosophy of a variety of organizations in Genesee County whose mission is Continue Reading
