MID-MICHIGAN BUSINESS

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The Prime Outlets at Birch Run will soon have a new tenant. New York & Co. Inc., a national retailer of women's fashion and accessories, is moving into the outlet center, 12240 S. Beyer in Birch Run. The store is expected to open sometime this spring or summer in Section B of the shopping center. Full story »

Liberty Tax Service, 5522 Fenton Road at Hill Road, will host a lecture on personal budgeting 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Full story »

Some former Delphi Flint East workers are among about 730 Michigan workers who now are eligible to apply for federal Trade Adjustment Assistance that provides job training, income support and job search assistance. Full story »

KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP — The work of several Saginaw Valley State University students is among this year’s winners in a contest sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. SVSU students Heather Dillon, Madie O’Farrell, Chad Hussle and Cherie Lynn Noble received silver ADDY awards in the Federation’s Great Lakes Bay Region 31st annual competition. The ADDY Awards recognize and honor creative... Full story »

A documentary on the women of the Saginaw Valley and a theme penned by a Flint musician was recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Delta College Public Broadcasting received 10 Broadcast Excellence Awards at the annual event held in Lansing on Wednesday, March 3. "We are emphasizing local productions that provide our listeners and viewers a window on... Full story »

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has named a new interim vice president of economic development. Full story »

The American Business Women's Association Li-Tah-Ni Chapter will meet March 18 at Hollywood Diner, 3366 Corunna Road near I-75. Full story »

The State Bank, based in Fenton, has entered into a consent agreement with regulators to cease and desist from several alleged unsafe and unsound bank practices. Full story »

About 75 representatives from more than 50 Great Lakes Bay Region businesses gathered today in Bay City to hear about ways to make their businesses more successful. Representatives from downtown Bay City stores to banks were present at the Delta College Planetarium Space Explorer's Hall, 100 Center, for a seminar by Bob Negen, a business training speaker who founded... Full story »

The Women in Leadership Mid-Michigan group will host its monthly luncheon on Friday from noon - 1:30 p.m. Attendees will hear a presentation on "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and learn specific steps leaders can use to help individuals within a team identify and work towards a single, company goal.  The speaker at the event will be Donna... Full story »

The Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center will offer a free seminar, “The Truth About Loans — A Financing Roundtable,” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in Room J131 at Delta College, 1961 Delta Drive in Bay County’s Frankenlust Township. This session is designed for those serious about seeking financing... Full story »

Two township shopping outlets known for their value prices are undergoing significant remodels, combined totaling $5.2 million. Full story »

Some Flint Journal readers are just plain fumed over a May 1 law that will ban smoking in Michigan's bars, restaurants, hotels and other places that serve food. Full story »

The Women in Leadership of Mid-Michigan will host, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” featuring speaker Donna Hover, founder and chief executive officer of IBD Corporation, during its monthly luncheon meeting. The event runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State in Saginaw Township. Hover will share specific steps leaders can use... Full story »

Teachers and school employees can receive free tax preparation through Saturday at the Liberty Tax Service office, 5522 Fenton Road at Hill Road. Full story »