No internet access in the home. A lack of technological equipment in general. Having to care for younger siblings while a parent works. No transportation. Those barriers to education had Continue Reading
Key forward-looking indicators of construction activity up sharply from 2020 levels It’s the height of construction season, the annual period when the local landscape is altered for the next several Continue Reading
For decades, Hubbard Supply Co. has prided itself on serving as an integral cog in its widespread customer base’s supply chain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with material and product shortages Continue Reading
Ask Brianna Mosier to cite reasons for people to move to Genesee County, and she’ll readily list a few — a low cost of living, cultural amenities that are the Continue Reading
What do you call an organization that helps boosts its community’s business, economic development, education and tourism sectors? Now it’s the Flint & Genesee Group. That’s the name of the rebranded Flint Continue Reading
They’re now operating under a new name, but they’re still pursuing the same mission — to promote economic prosperity in Flint and Genesee County. Each of the newly created divisions Continue Reading
Monica Weaver’s determined march toward entrepreneurism led her to Flint. Last July, Weaver — through her Carmel Hill Acquisitions holding company — acquired TGI Direct, a direct marketing company that Continue Reading
See how some area businesses are responding to the new challenges You might call it an existing condition that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers that were contending with Continue Reading
Hiring new workers is just one part of workforce management, of course. Just as important is keeping existing employees satisfied and engaged — a particular challenge during a period in Continue Reading
Working remotely poised to enter a new era Talk to area businesspeople about the current and future state of working in an office, and you’ll hear a lot of similar Continue Reading
