See how some area businesses are responding to the new challenges You might call it an existing condition that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers that were contending with a tight labor market even before the virus arrived are still finding it hard to fill out their workforces despite higher numbers of jobless people. Continue Reading
Hiring new workers is just one part of workforce management, of course. Just as important is keeping existing employees satisfied and engaged — a particular challenge during a period in which a pandemic is raging and political tensions are high. “A lot of companies are realizing we really need to structure work differently,” said Julie 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
What an exciting time to be in a transitioning community. As the past decades have shifted the look of our downtowns and communities, leaders are focused on rebuilding their communities, sparking growth and creating a plan to keep the younger population local. Central to this transition is the role of small business. Small business is Continue Reading
As we all do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19, many people are anxiously waiting for the opportunity to receive that ultimate shot in their arm – the one that’s going to give them a real chance at protecting their health and save lives. The vaccine process, while daunting, is getting better Continue Reading
The leaders of CIB Planning are storytellers, not fishermen, asserts Justin Sprague, vice president of the Fenton Township-based community planning consulting firm. “We help communities identify what is their best economic story and then help them tell that story to gain attraction,” he said. “That is opposed to doing economic developing by casting a wide Continue Reading
Congratulations to our members on the move featuring FGCC members’ grand openings, promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones Participanting businesses (above and below) in the Our Town’ Gift Card Match Program, sponsored by Consumers Energy. For every gift card purchased at participating businesses, a second gift card of equal value was received for FREE (up Continue Reading
