Due to a server issue, flintandgenesee.org was down yesterday. We are pleased to share that the website is back up. We thank you for your dedication to Inside Business and encourage you to check out these great stories.
FACES of Business in Flint & Genesee:
Ray Porter of Porter’s Orchard
When Ray Porter went into partnership with his father in 1979, he already had more than 15 years of orchard-related experience under his belt – an impressive feat for someone who was just 22 at the time. “I remember being about five years old and sweeping the floor,” says Porter, the third-generation owner of Porter’s Orchard in Atlas Township. “I got paid a nickel.” READ MORE
Investment News & Grand Openings
There were several exciting developments in Flint & Genesee’s automotive sector over the past several weeks, representing more than $40 million of investment and hundreds of new jobs. In addition, the Flint & Genesee Chamber hosted five grand openings for new and existing members during the same period. READ MORE
CEO Blog: There’s still time to highlight excellence
Do you work with someone who demonstrates excellence in the way he or she leads, serves the community, motivates people or delivers outstanding customer service? If so, you have an opportunity to nominate that individual or individuals for an Art of Achievement Award. There’s still time to submit a nomination through Oct. 20. READ MORE
A Lending Resource for Budding Entrepreneurs
Finding capital to start or feed a growing business is a longstanding challenge for entrepreneurs. However, fledgling businesses may look to crowdfunding a source of financing and one option is Kiva. It's for any entrepreneur who can use a zero-percent interest loan to help take his or her business to the next level.READ MORE
Manufacturing Day Gives 300 Students an Inside View of the Field
Manufacturing Day 2017 was a rousing success with 302 students participating in this year’s event, which is designed to help change perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and highlight the opportunities in the field.READ MORE
SIGHTS & SOUNDS
A short video about the neighborhoods of the University Avenue Corridor in Flint. The University Avenue Corridor Coalition is a collaborative effort among stakeholders along University Avenue, from McLaren Flint on the west to the University of Michigan-Flint on the east, also bounded by Hurley Medical Center and Whaley Children’s Home on the north, and the Flint River to the south.
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