Savannah Turbett
FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Nikki Rogers, Link Recruiting
Working in hiring and recruiting for many years, Nikki Rogers knew she wanted to do things differently. “I wanted to expand and make (recruiting) more personalized,” says Rogers. “Instead of saying, ‘Here’s a resume, good luck,’ I wanted to build relationships and partnerships on both ends (of recruiting).” With support from her husband, family, and […]
Read MoreGenesee County students’ last chance to participate in summer employment program
The last session of TeenQuest starts April 8. (Flint, Mich. Mar. 11, 2024) Students in Genesee County have one more chance to participate in TeenQuest. The pre-employment and leadership training program run by Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, offers a chance to be employed by a […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Jennifer Sear, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center
Jennifer Sear had a robust career in health care when she and her husband decided to open a business of their own. So, they investigated various franchises until they landed on one that aligned with their goals and values of helping people. At first, they were just looking to be franchise owners, but plans changed […]
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month by doing the work
By Sandra Etherly-Johnson As we find ourselves nearing the end of the shortest month of the year – the month adopted as Black History Month – we also find ourselves on the cusp of celebrating Women’s History Month. With this year’s theme for Women’s History Month as “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Leni Williams, Leni Kei Photography
Leni Williams started photographing 10 years ago as a hobby. She and her husband just moved to Michigan, and she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her career, so in the meantime, she used her digital camera to take some photos. With the encouragement of her husband, she started to take photos of […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Olivia Sanders, The Way Coffee Co.
Olivia Sanders started her career as a special education teacher. During her time in the school system, she noticed the lack of opportunities for special needs students after graduation. “Students that might not qualify for traditional transitional services, but are not college bound, had a hard time going directly into the workforce,” says Sanders. “We […]
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