Pinewood Derby Build

Pinewood Derby Build

  Grand Blanc High School hosted its annual Pinewood Derby Build with local Boy Scout Troop 176 out of Grand Blanc on Monday, January 14, 2019. Mr. Bailey, Mr. Butts, and Mr. Wiltse’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Woods and Construction...
Sharing The Good, a labor of love from Cherish Local

Sharing The Good, a labor of love from Cherish Local

Those who have worked with me in the past know I have always been in search of better ways to serve our clients and their customers. When we were asked to help The Grand Blanc Hockey Boosters in the fall of 2018 and volunteered to take on their Hockey Program it led...
Reid’s Barbershop reflects on serving Grand Blanc for over 100 years

Reid’s Barbershop reflects on serving Grand Blanc for over 100 years

For many, the word “barbershop” calls up memories of old-fashioned shops, where men gathered to talk, laugh, share stories, and usually get a haircut or beard trim. Grand Blanc, Michigan, gets to participate in this tradition thanks to family-owned Reid’s Barbershop....
In the Business of Helping Business

In the Business of Helping Business

Standing between a tall stack of books and a purring kitten, Marty and I said a quick ‘hello’ to Beth at R&B Used Books. She had been on the fence about us, but hearing testimonials from other clients really sparked her curiosity. “In the business of helping...
Success, Health, Happiness, and Peace

Success, Health, Happiness, and Peace

Most businesses and people are in search of the same things – success, happiness, health and peace. I am fortunate to be a 3rd generation business owner. My grandfather owned Knapp Realty in Macomb County, Michigan, back in the 50’s and 60’s and my...
How to Generate Passionate Customers

How to Generate Passionate Customers

Generating passionate customers takes time, commitment, engagement and genuine desire to connect with the market. The process begins at the very core of any business, its values and the vision for its future. Simon Sinek explained when a business is open about their...
Creatives and the Marketing World

Creatives and the Marketing World

Unless you are a creative yourself, you may have not known it’s a noun that can refer to people – to artists. I was first introduced to the term close to the end of my undergraduate career when someone from my University’s Career and Employment Services came to...
In the Business of Helping Business

How to Win Back Customers

A response to Roy Greenlade’s Article:   How to Win Back Customers: Talk to them regularly Bring customized ideas and strategies based on research of the market and competitors. Share with your clients how their business visibility currently is online live...
A Plea to Local Businesses

A Plea to Local Businesses

Introduction I have a personal plea for all local business owners.  Before you spend another dime on your regular media spend, please ensure you take a few minutes to check the following: verbally ask Siri and Google on your phone where is the best “what you...