Lifelong Flint resident Jerrid Heidel realized a dream when he bought the downtown Blackstone’s restaurant in August 2019. He had not yet rebuilt his financial reserves before a nightmare scenario Continue Reading

Sharlene Howe’s Howe Art Studio in Swartz Creek has a comfortable, welcoming ambiance where people can enjoy themselves with no barriers. But the COVID pandemic proved insurmountable, and she was Continue Reading

Samantha Jacques was named vice president of clinical engineering at McLaren Health Care in December, after holding a similar position at Penn State University. “Health care wasn’t new to me,” Continue Reading

Mary has provided caring service to Flint and Genesee County for more than 40 years, most recently as a caseworker at Family Service Agency of Mid Michigan for senior clients Continue Reading

Those who know him describe Isaiah Oliver — the president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint — as young, inspiring and an exciting leader to follow. Poise Continue Reading

John Panos — owner of Liberty Family Dining is always looking for ways to give back. This has been a rough year for many people due to COVID-19. Being a Continue Reading

Pastor Dawn Ramirez is executive director of Little Lamb’s Compassionate Ministry Center (LLCMC), a Flint nonprofit that provides clothing, safe sleeping options and car seats for Genesee County children and Continue Reading

Tauzzari Robinson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint, is described as an exceptional leader and individual who continually makes a remarkable and concerted influence on youth Continue Reading

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan staff, led by President and CEO Kara Ross, has continued to rise to the challenge to help feed those who are facing hunger. Throughout Continue Reading

Like other restaurants, Café Rhema closed its doors to customers in mid-March. Owner Joshua Spencer determined it was time to get creative and figure out not only how to survive Continue Reading