http://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/Local Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & MoreenSat, 25 May 2013 04:15:58 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Small Business, Market Updates, Auto Industry, Economy, Finance News & Moretricitieshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/Qab1eaem1z8/mlive_readers_split_over_freak.htmltag:flinttag:flint townshiptag:flint-businessJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 12:36:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10616560 ]]>While most who commented said that they enjoy the product, some questioned the company's decision to franchise after just one year.noWhile most who commented said that they enjoy the product, some questioned the company's decision to franchise after just one year.While most who commented said that they enjoy the product, some questioned the company's decision to franchise after just one year.tag:flint, tag:flint township, tag:flint-businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/mlive_readers_split_over_freak.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/iVDnuA8v_3E/bob_bailey_sells_bay_vac_pedal.htmltag:bay city businesstag:MidlandHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comSat, 25 May 2013 04:15:58 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10616274 ]]>Bob Bailey, longtime owner of Bay Vac & Pedal, was ready for retirement and sold his bicycle and vacuum businesses, which are now operating separately in Bay City under new owners.noBob Bailey, longtime owner of Bay Vac & Pedal, was ready for retirement and sold his bicycle and vacuum businesses, which are now operating separately in Bay City under new owners.Bob Bailey, longtime owner of Bay Vac & Pedal, was ready for retirement and sold his bicycle and vacuum businesses, which are now operating separately in Bay City under new owners.tag:bay city business, tag:Midlandhttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/bob_bailey_sells_bay_vac_pedal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/THJhNd4h47I/kroger_to_offer_2x_fuel_points.htmltag:gas discounttag:gas pricesJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 13:04:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10626303 ]]>Under the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. noUnder the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. Under the promotion, customers will earn two fuel points for every $1 spent when shopping is done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday with the use of a coupon. tag:gas discount, tag:gas priceshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/kroger_to_offer_2x_fuel_points.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/_P1wbh5wu7c/fentons_cornerstone_building_g.htmltag:fentonShaun Byron | sbyron@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 12:20:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.10621101 ]]>The proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.noThe proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.The proposed four-story Cornerstone building to be located in Fenton's downtown will be home to a Japanese steakhouse with sushi bar, as well as a salon and a cafe.tag:fentonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/fentons_cornerstone_building_g.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/mDPBweowodA/dow_announces_plant_to_reduce.htmltag:saginaw-businessHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 08:04:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10624312 ]]>The Dow Chemical Co. Friday, May 24, announced a plan to reduce nearly $2 billion in debt this year, with a nearly $1.6 billion debt reduction in the second quarter alone, by deploying part of its recent payment from Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait, according to a news release.noThe Dow Chemical Co. Friday, May 24, announced a plan to reduce nearly $2 billion in debt this year, with a nearly $1.6 billion debt reduction in the second quarter alone, by deploying part of its recent payment from Petrochemical Industries Company of KuThe Dow Chemical Co. Friday, May 24, announced a plan to reduce nearly $2 billion in debt this year, with a nearly $1.6 billion debt reduction in the second quarter alone, by deploying part of its recent payment from Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait, according to a news release.tag:saginaw-businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/dow_announces_plant_to_reduce.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/mHYF5PIkieY/gm_2014_cruze_diesel_brings_po.htmltag:Chevrolettag:Chevrolet Cruzetag:dieseltag:General MotorsMichael Wayland | mwayland@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 13:49:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/auto/index.ssf//4434.10624573 ]]>The vehicle, according to officials, is the most-powerful and fuel-efficient Cruze ever in the Detroit-based automaker's U.S. lineup.noThe vehicle, according to officials, is the most-powerful and fuel-efficient Cruze ever in the Detroit-based automaker's U.S. lineup.The vehicle, according to officials, is the most-powerful and fuel-efficient Cruze ever in the Detroit-based automaker's U.S. lineup.tag:Chevrolet, tag:Chevrolet Cruze, tag:diesel, tag:General Motorshttp://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2013/05/gm_2014_cruze_diesel_brings_po.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/azvsmN149rg/wingate_inn_j_porters_american.htmltag:grand blanc townshiptag:Mundy TownshipJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 17:50:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10619689 ]]>In true hospitality fashion, Tim East, the director of food and beverage at the Holiday Inn, and Ron Walli, the general manager at the Wingate, each credited their respective staff as they accepted the awards on behalf of their organizations.noIn true hospitality fashion, Tim East, the director of food and beverage at the Holiday Inn, and Ron Walli, the general manager at the Wingate, each credited their respective staff as they accepted the awards on behalf of their organizations.In true hospitality fashion, Tim East, the director of food and beverage at the Holiday Inn, and Ron Walli, the general manager at the Wingate, each credited their respective staff as they accepted the awards on behalf of their organizations.tag:grand blanc township, tag:Mundy Townshiphttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/wingate_inn_j_porters_american.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/OcJ4xSo6Oqc/wingate_by_wyndam_j_porters_am.htmltag:flint townshiptag:grand blanctag:grand blanc townshiptag:GRCCJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 17:01:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10618967 ]]>The Wingate was one of Genesee County's highest earning hotels for the 2011-12 fiscal year, racking up more than $1.4 million in total sales from September 2011-August 2012.noThe Wingate was one of Genesee County's highest earning hotels for the 2011-12 fiscal year, racking up more than $1.4 million in total sales from September 2011-August 2012.The Wingate was one of Genesee County's highest earning hotels for the 2011-12 fiscal year, racking up more than $1.4 million in total sales from September 2011-August 2012.tag:flint township, tag:grand blanc, tag:grand blanc township, tag:GRCChttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/wingate_by_wyndam_j_porters_am.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/B4UfcntwoMw/catholic_charities_to_host_jun.htmltag:Catholic Charitiestag:flintJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 15:15:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10618325 ]]>"Parents, who normally depend on free or reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year to help feed their children, will have to try to provide three meals a day at home," said Jon Manse, director of Catholic Charities' Community Services programs. no"Parents, who normally depend on free or reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year to help feed their children, will have to try to provide three meals a day at home," said Jon Manse, director of Catholic Charities' Community Services programs. "Parents, who normally depend on free or reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year to help feed their children, will have to try to provide three meals a day at home," said Jon Manse, director of Catholic Charities' Community Services programs. tag:Catholic Charities, tag:flinthttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/catholic_charities_to_host_jun.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/DJHIHNxocrk/saginaw_township_essexville_ac.htmltag:bay city businesstag:saginaw businessHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 10:52:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10614821 ]]>The company on Wednesday, May 22, announced it would close 14 of its stores, leaving 52 across the state. noThe company on Wednesday, May 22, announced it would close 14 of its stores, leaving 52 across the state. The company on Wednesday, May 22, announced it would close 14 of its stores, leaving 52 across the state. tag:bay city business, tag:saginaw businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/saginaw_township_essexville_ac.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/u-3DvlBJd30/freeland_woman_opens_forever_2.htmltag:saginaw businesstag:Saginaw TownshipHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 13:04:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10614228 ]]>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.noTammy 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.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.tag:saginaw business, tag:Saginaw Townshiphttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/freeland_woman_opens_forever_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/MnQFCXWklko/flint_genesee_chamber_of_comme_6.htmltag:flinttag:flint-businesstag:GRCCJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 16:31:58 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10610865 ]]>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. noThe 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. 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. tag:flint, tag:flint-business, tag:GRCChttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/flint_genesee_chamber_of_comme_6.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/R5XjfXCXhUM/michigans_largest_independentl.htmltag:cliotag:fentontag:lapeerJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 14:55:34 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10609577 ]]>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."noFarmington 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 finanFarmington 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."tag:clio, tag:fenton, tag:lapeerhttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/michigans_largest_independentl.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/Js5f7f-LMfI/oklahoma_tornado_victims_to_re.htmltag:flinttag:flint-businesstag:lapeertag:Red CrossJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 14:16:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10608933 ]]>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.noDick 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. foDick 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.tag:flint, tag:flint-business, tag:lapeer, tag:Red Crosshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/oklahoma_tornado_victims_to_re.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/cz0h3LJTiIg/saginaw_countys_nexteer_automo_1.htmltag:Nexteer Automotivetag:saginaw businessHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 14:21:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10608968 ]]>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.noNexteer 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.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.tag:Nexteer Automotive, tag:saginaw businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/saginaw_countys_nexteer_automo_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/uyUSuoFwIvQ/kochville_townships_new_cardin.htmltag:Cardinal Squaretag:Kochville Townshiptag:Saginaw-BusinessHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 10:49:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10606129 ]]>Kochville Township's new Cardinal Square Farmers Market is opening in a few weeks and vendors still are needed.noKochville Township's new Cardinal Square Farmers Market is opening in a few weeks and vendors still are needed.Kochville Township's new Cardinal Square Farmers Market is opening in a few weeks and vendors still are needed.tag:Cardinal Square, tag:Kochville Township, tag:Saginaw-Businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/kochville_townships_new_cardin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/fpTCtxg3JOo/ewalds_bar_in_saginaw_a_look_a.htmltag:Ewald's Bartag:Old Town Saginawtag:Saginaw-BusinessMark Tower | mtower@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 10:56:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/saginaw/index.ssf//3472.10596576 ]]>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.noA 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.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.tag:Ewald's Bar, tag:Old Town Saginaw, tag:Saginaw-Businesshttp://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/05/ewalds_bar_in_saginaw_a_look_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/1uI70eOZ2sY/young_philanthropic_group_give.htmltag:flinttag:GRCCJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 12:36:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10600883 ]]>"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.no"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."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.tag:flint, tag:GRCChttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/young_philanthropic_group_give.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/YXBasXyGo0Q/four_generations_of_ewalds_sag.htmltag:Ewald's Bartag:Old Town Saginawtag:Saginaw-BusinessMark Tower | mtower@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 12:16:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/saginaw/index.ssf//3472.10566283 ]]>Ewald's Bar in Saginaw will close on May 25 after being operated by the Ewald family for more than 60 years.noEwald's Bar in Saginaw will close on May 25 after being operated by the Ewald family for more than 60 years.Ewald's Bar in Saginaw will close on May 25 after being operated by the Ewald family for more than 60 years.tag:Ewald's Bar, tag:Old Town Saginaw, tag:Saginaw-Businesshttp://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/05/four_generations_of_ewalds_sag.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/-7lVhGxwmTI/flints_grand_traverse_district.htmltag:flintJeremy Allen | jallen42@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 05:29:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10601290 ]]>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.noThe 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 reThe 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.tag:flinthttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/flints_grand_traverse_district.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tricities/~3/dLUiaoKoTQk/michigan_entrepreneurs_give_st.htmltag:bay city businesstag:saginaw businessHeather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 10:09:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf//5048.10597275 ]]>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.noMichigan 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.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.tag:bay city business, tag:saginaw businesshttp://www.mlive.com/business/mid-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_entrepreneurs_give_st.htmlnonadult