“Frustrated” doesn’t even begin to explain the years that have gone by and Flint, Michigan’s residents still have no access to clean water. Along with the recent developments regarding the federal magistrate mandated settlement, W.T. Stevens Construction, a Black-owned construction firm, has been awarded a multi-million dollar service contract to replace more than 18,000 lead corroded […]
Continue ReadingFlint Restoration Set as Current Aim for $4.4 Billion Company
Phil Hagerman helped transform a corner drug store into a $4.4 billion company. To create a headquarters for the company, he transformed one of automotive history’s most significant sites. Now, inspired by the change he has seen in downtown Detroit, he wants to transform downtown Flint. Hagerman and his father, Dale, founded Diplomat Pharmacy (NYSE: […]
Continue ReadingFlint business revitalization moves from crawl to first steps
Plenty of attention has been paid to the human toll of the Flint water crisis and the city’s efforts to recover. But what about the business side of things and the city’s effort to rebuild the economy? “We’re seeing a lot of progress,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. “Flint is […]
Continue ReadingWas President Obama good for Michigan?
President Barack Obama carried Michigan twice by easy margins and remains popular in the state in the waning days of his administration. So how should he be remembered here? “From start to finish, this administration has been a real champion for the auto industry,” said Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow. “Things would have turned out […]
Continue ReadingSmall business owners worried about minimum wage increase
Flint (WJRT) (1/2/17) – Thousands of workers around the state got a pay raise January 1. The minimum wage increased by 40 cents to $8.90 an hour. A full-time worker will earn $16 more a week. But if you’re the owner of a small business, it could hurt the bottom line. When you’re earning the […]
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