The Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA), formerly the Flint Police Training Academy, is an educational opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing law enforcement careers. Operating under the authority of Mott Community College Public Safety Chief Jamie Zecman, LERTA is located at the MCC Southern Lakes Branch Center in Fenton Township. The Academy moved to this location in 2011 and the first training session was held in 2012.
In November 2024, the Flint & Genesee Chamber honored Paula Nas with the prestigious Claire M. White Art of Achievement Award for her dedication to bettering the Greater Flint community through her career. In addition to her role as Director of the UM-Flint Office of Economic Development, Nas has been a lecturer of Economics at the University for 30 years, teaching thousands of students the power of economic thinking.
Dr. Tiffany Quinn was in high spirits as she eagerly made her way to the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center on March 23rd.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Todd Slisher has been at the forefront of science education, lending his passion and expertise to the Flint community for the last decade. He spent the previous 13 years at the Detroit Science Center/Michigan Science Center, where he held pivotal roles including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Science Programs, developing and overseeing innovative science experiences. He also managed museum programs in Memphis, TN and Columbia, SC.
Among the many interesting, informative and valuable programs on the Genesee District Libraries’ winter schedule is a new series for adults: Survival.
Many people would agree that there is something very satisfying about planting, nurturing and harvesting their own veggies – and finally eating the fresh produce simply tastes better.
Ridgway White has led the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for nearly a decade, overseeing one of the nation’s most prominent philanthropic organizations while spearheading revitalization efforts in Downtown Flint.
Looking for the perfect venue to host your next special event in Flint? The Flint Farmers’ Market – a 2024 City’s Choice Award Winner – offers a variety of unique spaces that can be tailored to fit any occasion. Whether you’re planning a wedding, first birthday cake-smash, corporate gathering or anything in between, the Market’s event spaces offer charm, flexibility and a unique experience.
Whether it’s to acknowledge life’s most joyful occasions or those of sadness and loss, nothing expresses feelings and emotions like giving and receiving the thoughtful gift of beautiful flowers and floral arrangements. Usually considered a symbol of love and caring, flowers can also convey other emotions – from happiness, appreciation and affection to sympathy, gratitude or even an apology. Flowers help to communicate feelings in a way that few objects can.
On his decades-long mission to simplify financial management, Fred has often been referred to as the “financial advisor’s advisor.” He has not only guided individuals and corporations but has also trained other financial advisors in his effective strategies. He authored the investment series “The Ostrich Syndrome: How to Get Your Head Out of the Sand and Take Control of Your Financial Future,” sharing insights and lessons learned from the financial missteps of others. His belief is that anyone can learn from these experiences to create meaningful change in their lives.
Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It is for these reasons that pet owners want them to receive the same spiritual blessings as the human members of the family.
