‘Building’ off a strong foundation in Flint & Genesee
It’s going to be a big year in Genesee County. There’s the redevelopment of Buick City, and the expansion of ACI Plastics. In Grand Blanc Township, Mara Technologies is reshoring Continue Reading
It takes a village to build a STRONG workforce
A promise is a promise. So, when Mott Community College (MCC) says students who complete its new Workforce Promise program are work-ready, it means it. The Workforce Promise is a Continue Reading
Flint Institute of Music reinvents itself ‘for all of Flint’
Anyone who’s sat spellbound as the magic comes to life on stage knows the power of the performing arts. In Flint, the arts are much more than a single concert Continue Reading
40 Under 40 recognizes Flint & Genesee’s rising professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers
Deciding to stage a recognition program for local young professionals who are making a difference in their workplaces and communities was the easy part for the Flint & Genesee Group.Winnowing Continue Reading
Apprenticeship programs helping to fill the talent pipeline
Nearly 3,000 apprentices honing their craft in one of 70 active programs in the East Michigan region, which includes Genesee County. McLaren Health Care Corp. Executive Samantha Jacques will tell Continue Reading
Flint Firebirds, Flint City Bucks, Flint United: Collective teammates in Flint & Genesee’s placemaking arena
Strengthening the connection between people and the places they share Kevin Mays, president of the relatively new Flint United basketball team, figures he’s building on the community’s longtime reputation as Continue Reading
Recycled paper and plastics fueling a ‘Green’ economic engine in Flint & Genesee
Darren McDunnough likes to joke that there are two types of green associated with his recycling-based business. The first involves the monetary rewards of running a profitable operation, said the Continue Reading
Diversity, equity and inclusion an imperative for many local organizations
Efforts underway to foster more accepting and supportive workplaces More than half of U.S. employers are now making diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace a high priority, according to Continue Reading
Community Leaders, Business & Hospitality Professionals honored at the Seventh Annual Art of Achievement Awards
The Flint & Genesee Group on Nov. 4 presented Art of Achievement awards to 16 exemplary businesses, community leaders and hospitality professionals for their significant contributions to the region’s success Continue Reading
2021-22 school year begins with a focus on the 4 Rs
Remediation efforts a high priority for all With the school year in full swing, Genesee County districts are embarking on a regimen of reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic — and remediation. Continue Reading