Team building: An out-of-office experience
During the cold and dark Michigan months, it can be easy for the winter lull to affect your business. Although a lot of corporate team building activities take place through Continue Reading
Health Care Industry expected to lead job growth over the next decade
In September, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver hosted “Millennial Day” at the Ferris Wheel to hear directly from that target demographic – ages 22-36 – on what it will take to Continue Reading
A river runs through it: Economic benefits to flow from Flint River project, planners say
They see a safe and clean place for ample fishing of walleye and bass. And a place for paddling a kayak or canoe on a warm sunny day through downtown Continue Reading
Corridors of growth: Holly Road and Hill Road attracting a mix of developments
A nearly $50 million Magna Electronics expansion, new hotels, new businesses and plans for a 90-acre park slated to include a baseball field for disabled children are driving economic growth Continue Reading
Bishop Airport navigates market conditions; delivers for Flint & Genesee…and beyond
Bishop International Airport, a key economic generator in Flint and Genesee County, is refining itself in an age of some airline industry turbulence. It’s taking proactive steps in planning for Continue Reading
Deciphering Flint & Genesee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
With the help of 100K Ideas, you could be Flint’s newest inventor and entrepreneur. Even the space that houses the nonprofit 100K Ideas, the Ferris Wheel in downtown Flint, is Continue Reading
Beauty with a purpose: Contemporary workplaces transformed by natural light, technology and a collaborative spirit
When you walk into the new McLaren Health Care headquarters in Grand Blanc Township, you are struck by the openness and beauty. As you pass an etched glass wall, you Continue Reading
Shift change: As manufacturers evolve, so do job opportunities
The October groundbreaking for Lear Corp. to build a $29.3-million plant at the old Buick City complex is not only a shot in the arm for Flint, but also a Continue Reading
The Road to Economic Growth: Genesee County’s colleges help pave the way
When Matthew Sherrow graduated from Kettering University in 1998, he was empowered with the skills to make a difference in the world, doing what he loves to do: “building things” Continue Reading