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Nino Sapone has been named the Bishop International Airport Authority’s new deputy airport director of operations and maintenance after a nationwide search. [caption id="attachment_39955" align="alignright" width="125"] Nino Sapone[/caption] Sapone, who over 25 years of industry experience, is an accredited airport executive through the American Association of Airport Executives and most recently served as vice president for airport operations at Pittsburgh… Read More 

FACES of Flint & Genesee: Erica Soriano, Soriano's Mexican Kitchen
Erica Soriano started helping at her parents’ restaurant in Grand Rapids when she was seven years old. After elementary school she would go straight to the restaurant – something she continued until her parents had to close their businesses. “I had to look for my own job,” says Soriano. “I started at an insurance place but quickly realized that wasn’t… Read More 

Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in February
(FLINT, Mich., March 14, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in January. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the Flint… Read More 

Three Fun Kayaking Themed Events to Attend this Weekend
With the weather beginning to break, kayakers are dreaming of getting back onto the water. Along with the news of a Paddlers’ Landing being built at Mott Park Recreation Area, the excitement of the Flint River is spreading quickly. This weekend, three events will be hosted to support crowdfunding efforts of the Corridor Alliance Chapter of the Flint River Watershed… Read More 

Question of the Month: What is your book recommendation?
Reading is a top priority at YouthQuest, and that's especially true in March, or National Reading Month. We asked some of our students at Freeman Elementary about what they're currently reading in YouthQuest and which books they recommend to others. Below, watch what students have to recommend to read this month: YouthQuest is made possible through the generous support of… Read More