Dear Readers,
As I share this, it is with both a stirring excitement for what lies ahead and a profound sense of nostalgia. We’ve crafted another remarkable issue of My City, alive with stories that uplift, amuse, and honor the spirit of Greater Flint – including the announcement of our 2025 City’s Choice Award Winners.
Thirteen years ago, I embarked on a quest: to capture the heart of Greater Flint – its dignity, its tenacity, its warmth – in a top-quality magazine. That simple concept blossomed into a living chronicle of our community, shaped by an exceptional team of writers, designers and sales staff, and a devoted readership. The opportunity to make it happen has been a true gift.
Today, I stand at a crossroads. It is with bittersweet emotion that I announce the sale of the magazine – my pride, my labor of love for more than a decade. This choice was far from easy. My City has been more than a publication; it has been a member of my family. And yet, this feels like the proper moment to entrust its future to capable hands, to watch its roots grow deeper under a new custodian who cherishes this community as dearly as I do.
To you – our readers, advertisers, contributors, friends – I offer my deepest thanks. You are the lifeblood of these pages. You give us your stories, your businesses, your voices. You invite us into your lives. You’ve carried our magazine on your coffee tables, in your waiting rooms, through your celebrations. For that, I am eternally grateful.
While I may step away from the publisher’s desk, my allegiance to My City, and to you, remains unwavering. Forty-plus years as an entrepreneur have taught me one thing: growth never ceases. As I turn my gaze to fresh ventures, I take with me the pride, the joy and the memories this magazine has given me.
With humility and a full heart, I say thank you for reading – one final time.
