http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/Local Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & MoreenTue, 10 Feb 2009 05:06:26 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & Moreflintbusinessnowhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/PSvqGg9PdyU/flint_business_has_moved_to_a.htmlFlint Journal StaffTue, 10 Feb 2009 05:06:26 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2187315 ]]>The Flint Journal has joined forces with The Bay City Times, The Saginaw News and the Tri-Cities Business Review to bring you the best Mid-Michigan business coverage. You'll find the latest Flint Business news at http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan. Archived business content will remain at this location....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/02/flint_business_has_moved_to_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/6kfI5pNg8A8/free_tax_help_available_for_ge.htmlStaff ReportsFri, 06 Feb 2009 07:44:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/davison/index.ssf//4165.2169136 ]]>Genesee County senior centers and AARP offer free e-file tax preparation for seniors. Here are the area centers offering assistance: - Burton: 3410 S. Grand Traverse, Flint; (810) 744-0960; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (walk-ins only) - Carman-Ainsworth: 2071 S. Graham Road, Flint; (810) 732-6290; Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment) - Clio: 2080 W. Vienna Road; (810) 687-7260; Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment) - Davison: 10135 Lapeer Road; (810) 658-1566; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment) - Eastside: 3065 N. Genesee Road, Flint; (810) 250-5000; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment) - Flushing: 106 Elm St.; (810) 659-4735; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment) - Grand Blanc: 12632 Pagels Drive; (810) 695-3202; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (by appointment) - Hasselbring: 1002 Home Ave., Flint; (810) 766-7128; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment) - Krapohl: 5472 Bicentennial Drive, Mt. Morris; (810) 785-2270; Monday-Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m. (by appointment) - Loose: 707 N. Bridge St., Linden; (810) 735-9406; Fridays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (by appointment) - Thetford Township: 11495 N. Center Road, Clio; (810) 686-0630; Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. (by appointment)...http://www.mlive.com/davison/index.ssf/2009/02/free_tax_help_available_for_ge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/9YE6fKzNF0I/flint_journals_matt_bach_leavi.htmlMatt Bach | The Flint JournalSun, 01 Feb 2009 23:32:40 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.2111629 ]]>Matt Bach,Flint Journalcolumnist• Read more by him The post was short and sweet: "Matt is looking for a job, will work for money." It was supposed to be another funny post on Facebook (an online social network), but at the same time I was looking for something new professionally. Much to my surprise, I had a job offer -- within 48 hours. Hard to believe, but it's true....http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/02/flint_journals_matt_bach_leavi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/StV3aSziM0U/genesee_county_tax_assistance.htmlKristin Longley | The Flint JournalSun, 01 Feb 2009 05:56:38 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2138371 ]]>GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- It's your hard-earned money, and you want to keep it, right? As the dreaded tax season gets under way, a host of Genesee County agencies are spreading the message about how to keep more of your income in your wallet. Volunteers are standing by in at least nine sites throughout the county to prepare taxes for free for those who qualify....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/02/genesee_county_tax_assistance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/v-S5CW6hedw/by_the_river_food_spirits_offers_flushing_residents_new_dining_option.htmlNikki Brand | The Flushing ObserverSun, 01 Feb 2009 04:42:12 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flushing/index.ssf//4168.2131774 ]]>FLUSHING, Michigan — Steve Dabish said new clients at By the River Food & Spirits say they feel like they've been there before — and that's just the response he wants....http://www.mlive.com/flushing/index.ssf/2009/02/by_the_river_food_spirits_offers_flushing_residents_new_dining_option.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/C3URglI74p0/online_journalism_is_great_exc.htmlJeff Rauschert | The Flint JournalSat, 31 Jan 2009 09:15:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.2132649 ]]>Jeff Rauschert I truly enjoy most aspects of my position at The Flint Journal. I work with extremely talented people, I get to try the latest technology, including mobile phones, and I get to talk with some of you each day about our evolving effort online. But there's one thing I truly despise about my job: monitoring disparaging comments that people post in our blogs. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy seeing people interact online, carrying on conversations with complete strangers on a worthy topic. It's part of what journalism has become, it's here to stay, and I think it's great for the community. Most of it's usually good dialogue....http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/online_journalism_is_great_exc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/gQS5yE_mGbE/kimberlys_cutting_edge_hair_nail_and_tanning_salon_moves_from_fenton_to_holly.htmlAmy Mayhew | The Fenton PressFri, 30 Jan 2009 13:24:05 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fenton/index.ssf//4166.2132710 ]]>Amy Mayhew | Fenton PressKimberly's Cutting Edge Hair, Nail and Tanning Salon opened in its new Holly home last November. Pictured (from left) are hairstylists, Mitchell Abbey and Carol Ann Powers, and co-owners Anita Burek and Kimberly Stone. HOLLY, Michigan -- After spending the past 10 years in Fenton, Kimberly's Cutting Edge Hair, Nail and Tanning Salon relocated to Holly last November, taking up residence downtown at 113A N. Saginaw St. For co-owners Kimberly Stone and her mother, Anita Burek, it was as much a business decision as it was an opportunity to return home. A 1986 graduate of Holly High School and village resident, Stone said Holly offers less competition in the area of other hair salons and offered her and her mother an opportunity to give back to the community....http://www.mlive.com/fenton/index.ssf/2009/01/kimberlys_cutting_edge_hair_nail_and_tanning_salon_moves_from_fenton_to_holly.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/jA_WD7Vgo5Y/swartz_creek_area_chamber_of_c.htmlLaura Angus | Swartz Creek NewsFri, 30 Jan 2009 11:38:08 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/swartzcreek/index.ssf//4170.2131921 ]]>Tim Jagielo | The Community NewspapersErnie Eckerdt of Elegant Catering buys 50-50 raffle tickets from Chamber Ambassador Susie Kietzman, contributing to the $130 made and donated from selling tickets. SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — As the Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce enters its second year, President Raul Alvarez said it has more than doubled its membership goal, and will hit 100 members next month. More than 100 people packed Cage Sports on Miller Road for the chamber's monthly lunch meeting Tuesday. Alvarez said the chamber's board of directors originally hoped for 40 members by the end of 2008, but got 93. "You come to one of these meetings and see the energy," he said as he gestured toward the crowd....http://www.mlive.com/swartzcreek/index.ssf/2009/01/swartz_creek_area_chamber_of_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/fXD33G01dtc/whats_ahead_for_burtons_courtl.htmlElizabeth Lowe | The Burton NewsFri, 30 Jan 2009 06:52:24 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/burton/index.ssf//4163.2130137 ]]>Elizabeth Lowe | The Burton NewsApril Brank, store manager of Rainbow at Courtland Center. District manager Carole Smith said the store hasn't been impacted by recent mall closings, such as Steve & Barry's. BURTON, Michigan — With the recent loss of B. Dalton Bookseller, Courtland Cinemas and Steve & Barry's, local shoppers are wondering what's ahead for Courtland Center....http://www.mlive.com/burton/index.ssf/2009/01/whats_ahead_for_burtons_courtl.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/MS_eMYRaBOI/michigan_banks_holding_onto_mu.htmlMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalMon, 02 Feb 2009 06:17:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2121844 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- Your hometown bank might be looking to make a little bit of money from off of your tax dollars. Flint-based Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. received a $300-million shot in the arm last month as part of the federal financial bailout known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program. But not much of it that infusion has made its way into the hands of consumers and businesses....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/02/michigan_banks_holding_onto_mu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/fkejXWvslUg/us_rep_dale_e_kildee_blasts_gm.htmlRon Fonger | The Flint JournalWed, 28 Jan 2009 11:21:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2118757 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- U.S. Rep. Dale E. Kildee today blasted General Motors for its sudden decision to cancel construction contracts at a planned engine plant here....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/us_rep_dale_e_kildee_blasts_gm.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/_ZxsEJXj1D0/marjory_raymer_named_local_new.htmlThe Flint JournalTue, 27 Jan 2009 15:04:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2114794 ]]>Marjory Raymer FLINT, Michigan -- Former Journal political writer Marjory Raymer has been named the newspaper's local news editor, supervising local reporters and coverage. Raymer will be the main editor in the newsroom, with responsibility for coordinating all Flint-area coverage, including breaking news, investigations and features. As local news editor, she will be a key contact with readers on story tips and ideas. She succeeds John Foren, recently named editor of the newspaper....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/marjory_raymer_named_local_new.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/KCZ9e5sbjP8/job_training_agency_prepping_f.htmlRon Fonger | The Flint JournalSat, 24 Jan 2009 16:12:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2096596 ]]> Ryan Garza | TheFlint Journal Charles Sanders, 32, of Flint, is passed through a small space by class mates during a team building exercise on lifting Friday during their RCAR (Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness) class at the Mott Community College Regional Technology Center in Flint. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Looking to cash in on President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package, a Flint-based agency is making big plans to train workers for the soon-to-be-created jobs. How many workers? As many as possible, said Career Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer Alicia Booker....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/job_training_agency_prepping_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/Jnj3KSImUz8/burton_tax_break_to_aid_manufa.htmlElizabeth Lowe | The Burton NewsSat, 24 Jan 2009 08:41:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/burton/index.ssf//4163.2089697 ]]>BURTON, Michigan — Pending state approval, Kirby Steel, Inc. will build a new office building, thanks to a tax break granted by the City Council on Tuesday....http://www.mlive.com/burton/index.ssf/2009/01/burton_tax_break_to_aid_manufa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/ibT_MPmdMmA/cover_your_sneeze_please_woman.htmlMelissa Burden | The Flint JournalSat, 24 Jan 2009 18:21:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.2099022 ]]>Retired nurse anesthetist Michele Strocel may have the answer if your little one refuses or can't use a tissue to blow his or her nose. And it's one that could actually prevent others from getting sick. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/cover_your_sneeze_please_woman.htmlnonadult