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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Page Kidd, Kidd Company
Page Kidd started her business with her husband 25 years ago in the spare bedroom of their house in Millington, Michigan. What started with a single-head embroidery machine has grown over two and a half decades to become a full-service company providing screen printing, embroidery, and direct-to-garment solutions.  “The idea was we wanted to have a business of our own,… Read More 

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Business News – Oct. 13, 2023 
According to rankings from SmartAsset, Kettering University graduates have the highest starting salaries in Michigan. This is the second year in a row that Kettering has earned this distinction. With this ranking, the university's SmartAsset College Education Value Index also rose from 59.96 to 70.46.   McLaren Flint has recognized Mustafa Alnounou, a gastroenterologist, with its third quarter Physician Recognition… Read More 

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Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year
46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program  (FLINT, Mich., 10/10/2023) Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the Flint Promise Scholarship Program, a last-dollar scholarship facilitated by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee ‘Talent Tours’ recognized by International Economic Development Council
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023) – Less than a year after the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance launched its Talent Tours program, the initiative has received recognition from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Specifically, the program has earned a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award in the category of Innovation Programs & Initiatives. “We are thrilled to be… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Jim Malenich, President/CEO of Fessler & Bowman
Fessler & Bowman, originally founded 60 years ago by Don Fessler and George Bowman, has evolved significantly over the years.  From its origins as a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor, the company underwent substantial growth and development under Jim Malenich, the current President and CEO.  Malenich's journey at Fessler & Bowman began in 1995 as an estimator under Don Fessler's… Read More 

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Business News – Sept. 21, 2023
Blondie’s Food & Spirits will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in the coming months. The national media and marketing company will visit Blondies Sept. 27 to shoot footage for an upcoming episode for its ABR Roadshow. The episode will air on ABR’s social media channels. The filming will focus on the restaurant, its dishes, and the behind-the-scenes story.… Read More