Mid-Michigan Business

Michigan's largest independently owned hardware store closing Clio and Fenton stores,12 others in state

2013-05-22T21:45:52Z

Farmington Hills-based ACO Home, Garden & Hardware said that the Clio store -- located at 2195 W. Vienna Road -- was among several underperforming stores, and that the company's decision was made in order to "improve and strengthen the company's financial performance."

Freeland woman opens Forever 29 Hair Salon in Saginaw Township, despite losing everything in fire

2013-05-23T12:49:00Z

Tammy Slachta spent months collecting lamps, mirrors, furniture and other décor for her new hair salon and ordered all of the equipment she would need to make her dream of having her own business into a reality.

Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce launches Leadership Alliance program to promote collaborative services

2013-05-22T23:30:49Z

The program, provided by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Shared Services Leadership Center, will teach leadership and organizational development training as well as mentoring support through the class.

Oklahoma tornado victims to receive help from Genesee and Lapeer Red Cross chapter

2013-05-22T21:15:00Z

Dick Beauchamp -- the disaster relief coordinator for the Genesee and Lapeer Red Cross -- and Carol Beauchamp -- fleet specialist and mental health chief for the Red Cross -- are expecting a call from the organization's headquarters to go to Moore, Ok. following the disastrous tornado on May 20 that left more than 50 people dead and cause tens of millions of dollars in damages along the way.

Saginaw County's Nexteer Automotive gets state tax credit extension for new jobs

2013-05-22T20:45:29Z

Nexteer received a tax credit to create 325 additional jobs, but that credit was due to expire. The state announced Wednesday, May 22, that it would extend the credit to encompass the new jobs.

Kochville Township's new Cardinal Square Farmers Market still seeking vendors

2013-05-22T17:20:00Z

Kochville Township's new Cardinal Square Farmers Market is opening in a few weeks and vendors still are needed.

Ewald's Bar in Saginaw: A timeline of nearly 150 years of history at Niagara and Court

2013-05-22T14:15:00Z

A timeline of the nearly 150-year history of the Ewald's Bar building in Saginaw. The family that has owned the tavern for more than 60 years recently announced the bar is closing May 25.

Young philanthropic group 'Give Forward' to host inaugural meeting in Flint's Capitol Theatre

2013-05-22T14:15:00Z

"Give Forward is a network of emerging philanthropists," Shannon White, Community Foundation trustee and the chair of Give Forward, said during the introduction of the group in March.

Goodbye to Ewald's Bar: Saginaw family business to close after 61 years

2013-05-22T13:30:00Z

Ewald's Bar in Saginaw will close on May 25 after being operated by the Ewald family for more than 60 years.

Flint's Grand Traverse District Neighborhood chosen by Gov. Snyder as one of three neighborhoods statewide for development program

2013-05-22T12:00:00Z

The two other neighborhoods chosen were Muskegon's Nelson Neighborhood and Lansing's Northtown Neighborhood Association. MI Neighborhood provides no direct funding to the revitalization efforts, but will assist in technical and guidance about available resources.

Does Great Lakes Bay Region deserve 'D' grade for helping small business? Locals say no

2013-05-22T11:15:00Z

Michigan entrepreneurs, in a survey from Thumbtrack.com, gave the state a "D" grade for small business friendliness and ranked southeast lower Michigan the worst in the state, but some Great Lakes Bay Region business owners disagree.

Saginaw County commissioners nix countywide transit authority idea

2013-05-22T00:08:00Z

Saginaw County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 21, defeated a proposal to expand Saginaw's STARS public transit service to a countywide authority.

Clio Farm Bureau Insurance agent named a 2013 'Select Agent'

2013-05-21T19:00:00Z

Farm Bureau Insurance agent Patrick McGuire of Clio has been named one of Farm Bureau Insurance’s Select Personal Property Lines Agents.

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers celebrates first anniversary with announcement of expansion, franchising opportunities

2013-05-21T12:10:00Z

The company's president and founder Brent Skaggs said that he made the decision based on an increase in demand and national attention, with the hopes of a quick expansion across Michigan and beyond.

Herter Music Center's former Saginaw Township location to be demolished, mattress store to be built

2013-05-21T11:45:00Z

A new mattress store is coming to Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw Township where Herter Music Center was located.

Saginaw mayor's proposal to 'put some teeth' behind police negotiations fails in tie vote

2013-05-21T11:16:00Z

Saginaw Mayor Greg Branch proposed automatic budget sequestration in an attempt to push forward negotiations with the city's police unions, those his proposal failed in a 4-4 vote Monday, May 20.

Lapeer resident among medical caretakers honored at Shelby Township event

2013-05-21T01:30:41Z

Caretakers and care residents also participated in a fashion show, where they modeled clothes from Kohl's for attendees.

Dioxin cleanup under way in Midland; EPA wants feedback on river plan

2013-05-21T00:25:35Z

Members of the Saginaw-Tittabawassee Rivers Contamination Community Advisory Group met at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, May 20, to hear updates on ongoing cleanup efforts.

Flint-based human resource company to host HR Law Lunch and Learn seminar

2013-05-20T23:00:00Z

The workshop will cover HR and employment law issues to reduce organizations' risk.

501 Bar & Grill plans to host grand re-opening at 'the end of May' following closure of Wizeguys Pizza

2013-05-20T21:10:32Z

Wizeguys closed suddenly in mid-March 2013 to make way for the expansion of 501.

Flint STRIVE gets $150,000 grant from C.S. Mott for job training, placement of Flint-area residents

2013-05-20T18:00:00Z

The grant represents about 60 percent of the organization's operating budget for the 2013 calendar year.