FUNchitecture has an office inside Flint’s Plaza One building on Court Street, but owner Shannon Easter White prefers to leave her desk behind for meetings. Today, she’s had two appointments at the Flint Farmers’ Market, which has its perks. For one, it’s an effective way to showcase her work. After all, the sole-proprietor spent more than a year designing the… Read More 

When asked to identify his proudest moment as a business owner, Dan Crannie has a difficult time pinpointing one particular project. After all, since launching in 1985, Signs by Crannie has become one of the state’s largest sign makers, with a sister site in Florida and a portfolio boasting thousands of signs, plaques and vehicle wraps. But if he had… Read More 

Dwayne and Sonyita Clemons first met a few years ago through work. They were representing different organizations at a church health fair, and after stopping by Dwayne’s table, Sonyita set up a business meeting with him to discuss potential collaborative opportunities. “We went to lunch, and then to dinner, and now we’re married,” she says with a laugh. And as… Read More 

Marcus Schulmeister may not have a traditional business background, but with over 10 years’ experience in armed security services, he’s uniquely qualified to lead Signal 88 Security of Flint. In fact, he credits the four years he spent in the United States Marine Corps — including two tours of duty in Iraq — for preparing him for his current role… Read More 

For nearly 10 years, Pharlon Randle had the same routine: wake up, make the rounds as a school bus driver in Mt. Morris, head home and oversee studio sessions for his business, Bangtown Productions & Recordings. During that decade, Randle helped produce about 60 albums by local punk rockers, rappers and R&B crooners. And while he didn’t know it then,… Read More