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 4.29-advance 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.htmljoosting@mlive.com (Jonathan Oosting | MLive.com)Tue, 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/hkEiKOomrls/business_news_from_the_flint_j.htmljrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:04:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2046323 ]]>Business news from The Flint Journal can now be found at http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/ The Journal, along with The Saginaw News and The Bay City Times are collaborating their efforts for a regional business presence on Michigan Live's Web site. Please change your RSS feeds and Bookmarks or Favorites in your Web browser....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/business_news_from_the_flint_j.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/UtVDERB6fbM/workshop_to_discuss_starting_a.htmlCommunity: Flintjrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:28:40 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2069436 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- If you're interested in starting a business but need a little guidance and have some questions, you're invited to a free workshop Jan. 29 at the Oak Business Center, 2712 N. Saginaw St....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/workshop_to_discuss_starting_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/S3-ZQKZmur8/citizens_republic_bancorp_anno.htmlCommunity: Flintjrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:27:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2069428 ]]>FLINT, Michigan -- Citizens Republic Bancorp has eliminated four jobs in its downtown Flint office and created two new ones, a spokesman said Friday....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/citizens_republic_bancorp_anno.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/V8X0OgZtvtA/rowe_inc_changes_name_to_rowe.htmlCommunity - Genesee CountyCommunity: Genesee CountyCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshpCommunity: Mundy TownshipFlint - Newsmbach@flintjournal.com (Matt Bach | Flint Journal)Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:40:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2036089 ]]>Flint Journal extras: See below for previous articles related to Rowe Inc. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Rowe Inc. changed its name today to Rowe Professional Services Co. John Matonich, president and chief executive officer of the Flint-based company, said the name change will better reflect its business strategy. "It also lets folks know there's more to us than (just) engineer surveying," he said. "It will better reflect to our existing and potential clients the kinds of services we offer."...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/rowe_inc_changes_name_to_rowe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/gf_pHArPIqo/why_gm_selected_korean_manufac.htmljrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:04:48 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/naias/index.ssf//3143.2031698 ]]>General Motors picked a Korean battery maker as the supplier for the Chevrolet Volt plug-in largely because no domestic infrastructure yet exists to supply cells at the volumes needed, industry officials and analysts said. LG Chem and its Troy-based subsidiary, Compact Power, won the contract over a competing team made up of A123Systems Inc. of Massachusetts and German auto supplier Continental. The cells will be assembled into packs produced at a new GM facility in Michigan, the automaker said Monday. My earlier story about the selection of LG Chem was generating plenty of comments from readers, most of them upset over the awarding of the production contract to a foreign company. Here's what Prabhakar Patil, Compact Power's CEO, had to say about whether it was possible to produce lithium-ion cells here:...http://www.mlive.com/naias/index.ssf/2009/01/why_gm_selected_korean_manufac.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/PsynsOubWO8/new_owner_of_iaquinto_villa_pi.htmlCommunity: Flushing, Flushing TownshipRestaurantstroach@grandblancnews.com (Theresa N. Roach)Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:32:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2029756 ]]> FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Terry Hendricks never thought owning a restaurant would be so much work. But that's just what he found out after buying Iaquinto Villa Pizzeria, 8474 W. Mt. Morris Road in Flushing Township....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/new_owner_of_iaquinto_villa_pi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/21oLKQKfDSk/credit_card_reforms_to_help_co.htmlEconomytroach@grandblancnews.com (Theresa N. Roach)Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:18:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2030301 ]]> Sick and tired of interest rate increases to 30 percent or higher if you're a few days late on your credit card payment? Or maybe you've had trouble getting your payment applied to the higher of two interest rates you carry on a card....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/credit_card_reforms_to_help_co.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/WU7_R6bFNKA/otisville_subway_restaurant_ne.htmlCommunity: Livingston County, Tyrone Townshiptroach@grandblancnews.com (Theresa N. Roach)Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:55:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2029727 ]]>Melissa Cousineau | The Flint JournalThis new Subway restaurant, located at 107 E. Main St. in Forest Township, was a drugstore when it was built and then became a Masonic temple. It had been vacant for more than 30 years. FOREST TOWNSHIP, Michigan — This isn't your typical Subway. Sure, it has the $5 foot-longs and all your favorite subs. But most Subway restaurants aren't located in a historical brick building that was built in 1877. This is the case for a Subway in Otisville that opened in September. The two-story, 2,880-square-foot building at 107 E. Main St. in Forest Township was a drugstore when it was built and then became a Masonic temple. It had been vacant for more than 30 years. When Deb Schultz, a small-business owner from Otisville, saw the inside of the building, she fell in love with it....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/otisville_subway_restaurant_ne.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/9xqL_4umWBs/michigan_wins_chevrolet_volt_b.html1376523016957349530169318163259jrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:40:21 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/naias/index.ssf//3143.2026785 ]]>Gov. Jennifer Granholm discusses electric vehicles, batteries That General Motors will produce the battery for the highly anticipated Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in Michigan represents a major win in the state's efforts to attract advanced battery manufacturing operations....http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/01/michigan_wins_chevrolet_volt_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/gJiSzwySdno/general_motors_and_other_autom.htmlAutosBryan LavioletteCommunity: FlintCommunity: Genesee CountyFlint - NewsFlint - OpinionGM-UAWMLive - AutomotivePhototroach@grandblancnews.com (Theresa N. Roach)Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:49:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2018824 ]]>Courtesy PhotoGM's Volt is going to have some competition. Toyota, Ford, Chrysler all working on fuel-efficient vehicles. Bryan LavioletteFlint Journalauto reviewerSee more on autos For a year, General Motors has enjoyed the buzz created by the Chevrolet Volt and its promise of relative freedom from the gasoline pump. Looks like it's getting foreign competition, though -- and perhaps some from just around the corner. It was probably just wishful thinking that Toyota -- king of the fuel-sipping hybrid -- would sit by and just cede the high ground to GM. Toyota has promised to unveil a new electric car at the North American International Auto Show, which begins with the press preview today. The show opens to the public Saturday....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/general_motors_and_other_autom.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/7_GnPbHQtS4/business_network_international.htmlBusiness MeetingsCommunity: Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc TownshpCommunity: Mundy Townshipscaraway@flintjournal.com (Sherry G. Caraway)Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:59:06 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2017520 ]]>Genesee County area business meetings Tuesday • Business Networking International (BNI) Pro Referral Chapter is welcoming individuals who would like to grow their business through networking. Meetings are held 7-8:30 a.m. at the AmericInn off Hill Road in Mundy Township. Details: Matthew, (586) 226-4188....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/business_network_international.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/PB8sqtolNq0/2010_buick_lacrosse_gets_a_maj.htmlAuto reviewsBryan LavioletteMLive - AutomotiveMLive - Businessjrauschert@flintjournal.com (Jeff Rauschert | Flint Journal)Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:32:18 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2008364 ]]>Courtesy photoGeneral Motors showed the redesigned 2010 Buick LaCrosse to journalists at a special preview session. The car will be introduced to the public at the North American International Auto Show. WARREN, Michigan -- General Motors executives know that they have delivered some lackluster vehicles in recent years. But Susan Docherty, GM vice president of Buick, Pontiac and GMC for North America, said that the company plans to build on great products like the Buick Enclave, which was meant with critical reviews when it debuted in 2007....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/2010_buick_lacrosse_gets_a_maj.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/41JWklCCyso/durakon_merges_with_top_rival.htmlCommunity: Lapeer Countytroach@grandblancnews.com (Theresa N. Roach)Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:50:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2006119 ]]>MAYFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan — The two largest manufacturers of truck bed liners in the country have merged. Durakon Industries in Lapeer County and Penda Corp. in Portage, Wis., officially combined Dec. 24....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/durakon_merges_with_top_rival.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/RD18fdQMIi8/spartan_to_maintain_vgs_office.htmlBreaking NewsCommunity: Fenton, Fenton Townshipjforen@flintjournal.com (John Foren | Flint Journal)Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:58:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.2001599 ]]>FENTON, Michigan -- Grand Rapids-based Spartan Stores, which recently completed acquiring VG's Food & Pharmacy stores, will continue to use the former VG's office in Fenton as a support center....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/spartan_to_maintain_vgs_office.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/pRgWjihIQk8/new_in_town_crispy_crunchy_chi.htmlCommunity: FlintNew In Townmraymer@flintjournal.com (The Flint Journal)Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:05:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.1993288 ]]>Melissa Cousineau | The Flint JournalJames Rhodes (center) of Flint waits for Krispy Krunchy Chicken workers Mike Roepel (left) and Antonio Gutierrez (right) to prepare his fried chicken combo and jumbalaya Friday afternoon. FLINT, Michigan -- Peter Meram wanted to give travelers coming to and from Bishop International Airport a place to eat. He opened Krispy Krunchy Chicken at the Mobile gas station, 2518 W. Bristol Road in Flint on Dec. 23 in hopes of reeling in the travelers and the auto industry workers nearby. "The area that I'm in really requires good food," said Meram, the co-owner of the restaurant and gas station. "All these people are looking for something good to eat."...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/new_in_town_crispy_crunchy_chi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/orOIVb7F3DY/new_in_town_lucys_coney_and_su.htmlCommunity: Lapeer CountyRestaurantsmraymer@flintjournal.com (The Flint Journal)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:34:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.1993293 ]]>IMLAY CITY, Michigan -- Judy DeFauw's grandmother, Lucy, helped raise her while she was growing up. DeFauw said her grandmother had a great impact on her life, and that's why she decided to name her restaurant Lucy's Coney and Sub, 125 N. Almont Ave. in Imlay City in honor of her....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/new_in_town_lucys_coney_and_su.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/ET0nBEEJE8w/some_business_plans_on_hold_in.htmlCommunity: FlintEconomymraymer@flintjournal.com (The Flint Journal)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:08:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.1993255 ]]>GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Downtown Flint could be a leading business bright spot in 2009 as two big planned projects have been delayed elsewhere in the county and some retailers follow through with closings....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/some_business_plans_on_hold_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/0BVyuYXLcZM/cadillacs_updated_srx_goes_aft.htmlAutosBreaking NewsBryan LavioletteCommunity - Genesee CountyCommunity: FlintCommunity: Genesee CountyEconomyEventsFinanceGM-UAWGeneral MotorsMLive - AutomotivePhotombach@flintjournal.com (Matt Bach | Flint Journal)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:18:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.1986051 ]]>Courtesy PhotoCadillac's new SRX crossover will go on sale this summer. WARREN, Michigan -- Make no mistake about it, Cadillac knows its target for the updated the SRX. The Lexus RX350 has been the top dog among luxury crossovers since it created the segment with the original RX300 more than 10 years ago. "They've been the leader since 1997," said Clay Dean, General Motors' global director of Cadillac Design said at a journalists-only preview of the 2010 SRX, which the public will see for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which opens to the public on Jan. 17. The SRX was one of three cars that GM showed to journalists at the Design Dome on the campus of it's Warren Technical Center. Pictures of the Chevrolet Equinox have already been made public. Pictures of the Buick LaCrosse will be released this week. While the current model has met with critical acclaim from the automotive press, GM would like to sell more of them. Dean said fixing the basic proportions of the vehicle will help. The new SRX is slightly taller and less wagon-like than it's predecessor. Fans of the current SRX need not be...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/cadillacs_updated_srx_goes_aft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flintbusinessnow/~3/f1psxyepR1Q/genesee_county_new_businesses.htmlBreaking NewsCommunity: Davison, Davison TownshipCommunity: FlintCommunity: Flint TownshipCommunity: Genesee CountyEconomyFinanceMLive - BusinessPhotoReal estateRestaurantsRetailServicembach@flintjournal.com (Matt Bach | Flint Journal)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:19:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/business/index.ssf//2752.1985945 ]]>Ryan Garza | The Flint JournalConstruction continues on the Vehicle City Harley-Davidson store in Flint Township. The store, among the few new ones planned for the area in 2009, is expected to open in April. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Downtown Flint could be a leading business bright spot in 2009 as two big planned projects have been delayed elsewhere in the county and some retailers follow through with closings. Construction on the Meijer store slated for Morrish Road near I-69 has been pushed back a year, Swartz Creek City Manager Paul Bueche said. Meijer opened stores in Davison Township and Birch Run in 2008. And a spokesman for Menards, which opened a home improvement store in Vienna Township last year, said a planned site at the southwest corner of Court Street and Irish Road in Davison Township won't open in 2009....http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/business/index.ssf/2009/01/genesee_county_new_businesses.htmlnonadult