They see a safe and clean place for ample fishing of walleye and bass. And a place for paddling a kayak or canoe on a warm sunny day through downtown Flint. Organizers of the estimated $40 million Flint River Restoration project say returning the river to its natural state will accomplish much more than just making Continue Reading
On a warm and sunny afternoon in August 2018, Flint Optical Co. was abuzz with activity. A small, talkative youngster flittered about as he waited with his mother to meet with the eye doctor in back. At the opposite end of the rectangular waiting-area-and-showroom, a young man quietly perused an assortment of eyeglass frames arranged in Continue Reading
During a four-day trip to Brazil’s Cerrado region in July, Angie Root had the opportunity to learn first-hand why the Daterra Farm is the first coffee farm in the world to receive “Level A” certification from the Rainforest Alliance. More than one-third of the 14,800-acre property consists of protected natural areas. And thanks to its Continue Reading
After a somewhat slow first quarter of 2.2 percent real GDP growth, the U.S. economy accelerated to 4.1 percent growth in the second quarter. Overall, the economy is expected to grow 2.9 percent in 2018, and maintain much of that momentum into 2019. Our initial real GDP forecast for 2019 is 2.7 percent. Should our Continue Reading
Congratulations to our members on the move featuring FGCC members’ grand openings, promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones (Featured) Charter Health Care Training Center, 1055 Charter Dr., Ste. 103, Flint Twp., on July 25. A licensed school that provides pharmacy technician and nurse aide education and other training programs. Ribbon cuttings Promotions, New Hires and Recognition Continue Reading
