On any given day, thousands of drivers pass by Dee Cramer, Inc.’s headquarters in Grand Blanc Township without realizing the national reputation and family legacy behind the unassuming building. But what began in 1937 as a small, two-man residential furnace operation in Flint is now the largest sheet metal contractor in Michigan and sixth largest Continue Reading
Fessler & Bowman isn’t just another contractor. It’s a Genesee County company that invests in people, builds futures, and elevates the industry. For more than six decades, Fessler & Bowman has worked to establish itself as a premier contractor specializing in concrete and civil services. Today it’s ranked one of the top 100 specialty contractors Continue Reading
For Michiganders, nothing beats a Koegel. That’s especially true in Flint & Genesee – home of Koegel Meats since its founding in 1916 by German immigrant Albert Koegel. Over a century later, the family-run company is still committed to its original recipes, producing 35 meat products that have become synonymous with quality and local pride. Continue Reading
This summer, everyone in Genesee County has the chance to play baseball. Nearly a decade in the making, the Miracle League of Greater Flint is preparing for its first full season of barrier-free baseball designed specifically for children with any physical or cognitive disability. And the legions of volunteers, donors, and supporters who brought this Continue Reading
Drive past any major building or renovation project in Genesee County and you’ll likely see Weinstein Electric’s handiwork. From Hurley Medical Center, Ascension Genesys Hospital, and McLaren Flint to Kettering University, Mott Community College, and Flint Community Schools, the 78-year-old company continues to bring new communications and electrical systems to light. It’s more than just Continue Reading
Investing in Burton isn’t an obligation for the Cokley family, it’s an honor. “We’re very proud of the Burton community and the way everyone respects and appreciates each other here,” said Linda Leach, whose family owns Genesee Ceramic Tile, headquartered at 1307 N. Belsay Road in Burton. “It’s been a great place to live and 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
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
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
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
