In Genesee County, the plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry isn’t just hot — it’s booming. At its root, the HVAC industry is all about making indoor air comfortable, clean, and efficient for people and businesses. Whether it’s heat and central air for your home or office building, climate control for factory machines or Continue Reading
Almost daily, Dr. Mona Hanna hears from cities hoping to be just like Flint. “Instead of being associated with the water crisis, how wonderful is it to hear that other cities in Michigan and across the nation want to follow in the footsteps of what Flint started with Rx Kids?” said Hanna, a Flint pediatrician, Continue Reading
If there’s one rule in the world of recreation and entertainment, it’s this: adapt or disappear. Today’s consumers crave a constant churn of new experiences that are immersive, unique, and TikTok-worthy. That means the recreational facilities and businesses staying ahead of the game are the ones paying attention – analyzing trends, listening to customers, and Continue Reading
In a brightly lit playroom surrounded by giggling toddlers, Danielle Keeter juggles many responsibilities. She’s a licensed child care provider running a day care in her Linden home with the kind of love, learning, and attention every parent hopes for. But at the same time, she’s striving to balance the many pressures that have come Continue Reading
In an age of smartphones and social media, it’s easy to assume that print marketing has become obsolete. However, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the meteoric rise of digital advertising, SEO strategies, and email campaigns, print marketing has reinvented itself to become a dynamic tool for companies of all sizes. From Continue Reading
Introducing the Class of 2024 To celebrate the community’s many rising stars, the Flint & Genesee Group is shining a well-deserved spotlight on the 40 Under 40 class of 2024, an exceptional group of young professionals who are driving positive change across the region. The 40 honorees – all under the age of 40 – Continue Reading
Tourism and economic growth go hand in hand – so much so that expanding tourism options is one of the strategies outlined in Forward Together, the county-wide vision to make Genesee County a top-five community in Michigan based on jobs, talent, livability, and equity by 2040. “We want to continue to grow our region and Continue Reading
All Tristen Ainsworth wanted was a chance – a chance to work, a chance to make friends, and a chance to be valued for exactly who he is. He found that chance at Fernco Inc. in Davison. “The diversity and the flexibility of this job feel fantastic because it not only keeps my hands busy, Continue Reading
Building a brighter future for Flint and Genesee County starts at home – quite literally. “The need for affordable housing in Flint is more than just a shortage; it’s a crisis,” said Glenn Wilson, president and CEO of Communities First, Inc., a local nonprofit working to build vibrant communities through economic development and affordable housing. Continue Reading
Fashion might not be top of mind when most people think of Flint. But Lee Grant Allen knows better. “I tell people all the time that a lot of the local brands we carry are just one opportunity away from going inside a huge retailer like Saks or Neiman Marcus,” said Allen, CEO and co-founder Continue Reading
