The Flint & Genesee Group presented Art of Achievement Awards to 17 exemplary businesses, community leaders, and hospitality professionals for their significant contributions to the region’s success in 2023 on Thursday, November 9. A record-breaking crowd of over 530 people filled the historic FIM Capitol Theatre where Master of Ceremonies Matt Franklin and Flint & Continue Reading
In today’s digital age, retailers across Genesee County are achieving unprecedented growth by harnessing the power of e-commerce. From quaint bakeries to coffee roasters, the online marketplace is providing a level playing field, allowing entrepreneurial dreams to blossom into success stories. “I think it’s a matter of really thinking outside the brick-and-mortar box and pursuing Continue Reading
Fifty years after Al Serra opened the doors of his first Chevy store in Grand Blanc, his customer-first philosophy – “Take care of the customer, take care of the associates, and the rest will take care of itself” – is still alive and thriving in Michigan and across the nation. Serra Automotive is now ranked Continue Reading
Almar Orchards takes apple eating personally. “We know our apples are going into lunch boxes and being used to make applesauce and pies and snacks. So, it’s really important to our family that we produce apples that are always healthy and wholesome,” said Monique Lapinski, who helps run her family’s 150-year-old Flushing farm. It’s that Continue Reading
One of the things that I love most about Flint & Genesee is that it’s a great place for entrepreneurs. You don’t need millions of dollars, or even thousands of dollars, to start a business. There are countless resources available to help you get off the ground. I’ve met so many people who have done Continue Reading
Year after year, generation after generation, the business community in Flint & Genesee shows up when it matters most. The results of their contributions are easily seen in times of economic growth, when investment and development are happening throughout Genesee County. But moreover, when there are strides to be made toward opportunity and prosperity in Continue Reading
On the Move features and celebrates Flint & Genesee businesses’ grand openings, staff promotions, new hires, recognition, and milestones (Featured above) Queens’ Provisions, 421 Garland St. in Flint, on Sept. 18 Promotions, New Hires and Recognition McLaren Flint has recognized Mustafa Alnounou, a gastroenterologist, with its third-quarter Physician Recognition Award. Robin Galazaka, a certified registered Continue Reading
As the end of the year approaches, the Flint & Genesee Chamber is rounding out 2023 with more than 1,000 members – quite the milestone considering the impact that COVID-19 had on businesses. “It’s taken some time, but our membership numbers are back to where they were prior to the pandemic,” said Andrew Younger, executive Continue Reading
