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
At Flatrock, it’s about belonging. “Everyone, notwithstanding their disability, deserves love, affection, and someone to care for them in a safe and nurturing home,” said Nicholas Burnett, CEO of Flatrock, Inc., a Flint-based company providing foster care for adults with mental illness and developmental and intellectual disabilities. “That’s our mission each and every day.” Burnett Continue Reading
After significant investments and improvements in recent years, Atlas Valley Golf Club is back in the swing of things. The historic club sat empty for two years before Dave Parker, an Oakland County business owner, purchased it in 2020 from the Hendrickson family, who had owned the Grand Blanc-based club for more than six decades. Continue Reading
(Featured above) Brad Bergmooser, president and CEO at Financial Plus Financial Plus Credit Union is passionate about financial wellness. “We ask ourselves every day how we can best educate our members and communities to live better financially,” said Brad Bergmooser, president and CEO at Financial Plus. In today’s 24/7 world of on-demand service and speedy Continue Reading
