Savannah Turbett
FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: David Gaines, Gaines Jewelry
When David Gaines was young, he didn’t envision taking over the family business, Gaines Jewelry. “I wanted nothing to do with the jewelry business,” says Gaines. “Because to me, working at my father’s business as a teenager, it was just cleaning counters and getting everyone lunch.” But after he graduated from high school, Gaines gained […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee: Alicia Gibbons, Donna’s Donuts
Alicia Gibbons, the third-generation owner of Donna’s Donuts, has always been a part of the local business. “Donna’s was the first place I went before they took me home from the hospital,” says Gibbons. “My parents and grandparents had to show me off.” The shop was originally under ownership outside Gibbon’s family, but a few […]
Read MoreExperience Local Hockey with the Flint Firebirds
The Flint Firebirds 2019-2020 season is in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities to see your local hockey team play between now and next March. See when the OHL team is playing at their home base, the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center: Friday, December 13 against the Saginaw Spirit Saturday, December 28 […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: November 2019
Around the World To extend learning beyond day school and provide an enriching experience, YouthQuest’s site at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary recently focused on the theme, “Around the World.” Students in grades K-2 learned about the cultures of India, France and Mexico, while students in grades 3-6 focused on Africa. They played traditional games such as “Elephant […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Jeffery Tiner
As a pizza server, Jeffery “JT” Tiner didn’t know he had a passion for the financial sector—that is until his strong work ethic and professional spirit prompted a Huntington Bank employee to encourage him to take a job working at the bank. “Huntington employees came in for lunch often,” says Tiner. “They mentioned that I […]
Read MoreHoliday Resource Guide
YouthQuest will be out of session during the holidays – however, there are plenty of activities to keep students busy during the break. “It is always a good idea to continue learning through holiday breaks,” says Nefertari Jones, Program Director for YouthQuest. “If parents keep students engaged, they have an easier time coming back after […]
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