Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lauded 41-year-old Brian Jones’ extraordinary record at the ribbon cutting of his east side 102030 clothing store last month. Jones, a paralegal who graduated summa cum laude from Oakland Community College, is well on his way toward achieving a bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University. The typically reserved business owner fought […]
As a healthcare leader and employer of more than 33,000 employees, many would assume that Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) must actively minimize, if not eliminate, risks whenever possible. Nevertheless, Robert G. Riney, president of healthcare operations and chief operating officer at HFHS, says eliminating the requirement that job applicants state whether they’ve been convicted […]
It’s time to hit the road and now, food trucks, according to the Flint Township DDA, which will introduce its Food Truck Festival June 28 at Vehicle City Harley-Davidson’s (Friday) Bike Night. This event is so much more than a bike night, according to event head Carol Pfaff-Dahl, who is excited about Friday’s mash-up of […]
Flint’s restaurants, like the city itself, have their own unique flavor and vibe. Some have a saucy staff and menu options to match, while others are known for their sophisticated charm and cuisine.
Our region’s next move may prove its most important one, according to Forward Together partners, who want not just some but as many people as possible to benefit in future job and wealth creation throughout the region. It’s an unprecedented thought and effort, according to organizers, who say the initiative represents the first time Genesee […]
Ashnee Young will take the helm of New Evolution Educational Center (NEEC), a community agency devoted to academic improvement and support for North Flint. Young, who served eight years as NEEC’s board president, was named successor to founding executive director Joyce Piert. “My time serving our youth as NEEC’s board president has been rewarding, but […]
Not long ago, Michigan families encouraged their kids to get into the high-growth construction industry. Over time, interest in blue-collar jobs diminished as white-collar jobs skyrocketed. Today, the tide has turned reversing a decades-long trend in the U.S. jobs market. Companies are now having a more difficult time finding blue-collar workers than white-collar workers, according […]
There’s a rule about success. If it works, repeat it. And, that’s exactly what Flint Handmade founder Crystal Pepperdine is doing with the 12th Annual Spring Craft Market Saturday, April 27th – repeating success. “We were so excited about the momentum around our post Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday event last year that we decided to host […]
Michigan has plenty of jobs and job seekers. The problem is workers are not getting the skills and training needed to qualify for open posts, and that hurts our economy, according to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, business, education, and labor leaders to announce their support for House and Senate bills creating […]
Flint’s Isaiah M. Oliver has been appointed to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The CMU alumnus and president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint will succeed Joseph B. Anderson. “It’s an honor for me to serve as a CMU Trustee. I hope to continue the university’s legacy of growth and excellence […]