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 employs nearly 100 people between its headquarters in Flint and a facility in Ann Arbor. The company began in 1964 as a print and mail Continue Reading
Motherly advice has shaped the way Stacy Shea Fields, the owner of the Shea Automotive Group in Flint Township, runs her business. “Mother would tell us that she didn’t really care so much about what we chose to do for a living or how much money we would make, as long as we would do Continue Reading
In 1986, a young Kolby Miller of Flint worked nights as a disc jockey and at an ice arena. During the day, he volunteered at the Swartz Creek fire department. Friends there told him of job opportunities at the area ambulance service. “At first I rejected the idea,” he said. “Then I decided to enroll Continue Reading
Over the last decade or so, General Motors has made substantial capital investments in the community where the corporation was founded more than a century ago. This includes significant upgrades at its Flint Assembly and Flint Engine operations, the Durant-Dort Factory One restoration and conversion into an archive and research center, and the construction of Continue Reading
With a name like ClearView Building Maintenance, you would probably expect a window-cleaning outfit. Well, ClearView does do windows for its commercial clients. But the Burton-based building maintenance firm cleans a whole lot more. And, at a time when the current COVID-19 pandemic has raised the stakes considerably for surface cleanliness and disinfection in our Continue Reading
In the 19 years that Scott Sassack has owned and operated Great Harvest Bread Co. in Grand Blanc, he has always tried to give back to the community. The connection is evident the moment you walk in the front door and see the display of photographs highlighting the relationships with area schools and other organizations. Continue Reading
Spanning a century, The Durant has mirrored the impressive rise, sad decline and inspiring revitalization of downtown Flint. Named for General Motors’ founder William C. Durant, the eight-story structure was originally a hotel when it opened in 1920. But the one-time grand hotel – once the city’s finest – closed in 1973, as retail stores, Continue Reading
Longtime McDonald’s franchisee Sam Cox has experienced a lot of success and growth in his business over the past 30 years. Cox attributes his longevity to the pillars of success, including hard work, maintaining a community focus and staying current. In keeping with McDonald’s corporate-branding requirements, the Miller Road location – which he has owned Continue Reading
For over 100 years, Skaff Furniture Carpet One has been a part of the Flint community, focusing on family and giving back to the community. “My grandfather started this company in 1911, when he sold oriental rugs off of a cart in downtown Flint,” said Dick Skaff, president and co-owner of Skaff Furniture Carpet One. Continue Reading
When ROWE Professional Services Co. began construction on the ROWE Building at 540 S. Saginaw in 2006, it was one of the earliest businesses to join in what would become the first wave of revitalization in downtown Flint. Since then, not only has Flint taken on new life, but ROWE has weathered economic uncertainty as Continue Reading
