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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