Savannah Turbett
Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year
46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program (FLINT, Mich., 10/10/2023) Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the Flint Promise Scholarship Program, a last-dollar scholarship facilitated by Flint & Genesee Education […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Jim Malenich, President/CEO of Fessler & Bowman
Fessler & Bowman, originally founded 60 years ago by Don Fessler and George Bowman, has evolved significantly over the years. From its origins as a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor, the company underwent substantial growth and development under Jim Malenich, the current President and CEO. Malenich’s journey at Fessler & Bowman began in 1995 as […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Students Can Get Head Start on Summer Job with TeenQuest
TeenQuest sessions to be held after school at five schools this fall (FLINT, Mich. 09/12/2023) This fall, high school students grades 9-12 and ages 14-19 are eligible to attend TeenQuest, a pre-employment training program, and pre-requisite to Flint & Genesee Education & Talent’s Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a summer employment program that employs hundreds […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Alexandria Green, Alexandria Chrisele Photography
Starting a business wasn’t the goal for Alexandria Green, but that changed after she took a break from her career in higher education to move back home and decompress. Photography had always been a hobby for Green. In high school and college, she used point-and-shoot and disposable cameras to take photos of friends and loved […]
Read MoreFirst Annual Vehicle City Soccer Classic to Precede Flint City Bucks Exhibition Game
Six local high school teams to play at Kettering University’s historic Atwood Stadium (FLINT, Mich. Aug. 10, 2023) The Vehicle City Sports Committee is set to present the first annual Vehicle City Soccer Classic on Saturday, August 19 starting at 1 p.m. The series of games will feature local high schools competing on the turf […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Tiara Blassingame, Hand of Hope Thrift Boutique
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Tiara Blassingame, a 20-year educator, knew that all students were going to experience setbacks, but that Flint students were going to be hit even harder. So, in 2020 she launched Hand of Hope – FLM, a nonprofit whose mission is to help disadvantaged families and youth reach their full potential. Over the past few years, Blassingame and her team have been able to run […]
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