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
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
Miracle McGlown really hopes Michelle Obama likes his gift. Oh … and Barack, too. “I worked a long time creating a bag that fits her style of fashion and I figured what better time to gift it to her than Jan. 17 — her birthday and the day President Obama gave me clemency,” McGlown said. Continue Reading
When the story of Flint & Genesee is told, we often hear about resilience and ingenuity, about the kind of innovation that has made history right here in Genesee County. These elements are certainly core to who we are, but there’s still more to the story. What’s underscored in this issue of AND magazine is Continue Reading
It’s been just over 120 years since George Kromer first asked his wife to sew an earband on his favorite ball cap to keep his ears warm and the hat snug. That design marked the beginning for what is now known as Stormy Kromer — a clothing and apparel brand that I lead from our Continue Reading
It’s a new year, and with it comes a new slate of opportunities to build skills, refine leadership qualities, and expand networks. Thanks to the Flint & Genesee Group, area employers and professionals don’t have to look far to get started. “The greatest investment we can make is in ourselves,” said Brianna Mosier, executive director Continue Reading
On the Move features and celebrates Flint & Genesee businesses’ grand openings, staff promotions, new hires, recognition, and milestones (Featured above) Biggby Coffee, 615 S. Saginaw St. in Flint, Oct. 24 Promotions, New Hires and Recognition Carriage Town Ministries has named Dr. Christopher Townsend as their executive director. Townsend is the first new director in Continue Reading
