Major campus redevelopment Genisys Credit Union has announced a $500,000 commitment over the next three years to support Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit organization, in its ambitious “Lighting the Way” campaign. The initiative aims to significantly expand Lighthouse’s Pontiac campus and affordable housing offerings to combat poverty and housing insecurity across Southeast Michigan. “Our first branch […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 30 to celebrate the season opening of the Orion.Events summer concerts at Wildwood Amphitheater. The ribbon cutting was in conjunction with a ribbon cutting for the Lake Orion Fireworks Foundation (LOFF) 2025 fundraising efforts. Orion.Events is the concert promoter/organizer for the summer concerts […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Coney Express on May 15 to welcome the business to the community. Owners Adi Kabashi and Louie Kolaj have more than 20 years’ experience in the restaurant business and a shared passion for great food, fast service and community connection. They were joined […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Victory Motors Lake Orion April 24 to celebrate the opening of the new auto dealership. Victory Motors on M-24 is a family-owned and run business started by Jim Van Paemel in 1982. Jim still owns the company and is happy to have his daughter, […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Right Hook Printing on May 1. Owners Sindy and Dave Klonke cut the ribbon during the ceremony. Dave and Sindy and their crew offer printing services, promotional products, apparel and vehicle wraps to help make businesses stand out through strategic branding and precision printing. […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Volante Senior Living facility on April 17. Cutting the ribbon are Celeste, a resident at the facility, and Jennifer Ritz, Volante Lake Orion sales director. They were joined by chamber members to celebrate the rebranding of the facility formerly known as The Terraces at […]
Pontiac — McLaren Oakland, part of statewide Karmanos Cancer Institute and a regional leader in cancer care and screening procedures, has enhanced its capabilities to assess patients’ risk for developing breast and other common cancers with the addition of Volpara Risk Pathways. An industry-leading software program, Volpara determines patients’ individual and unique risk for cancers […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 10 for American Mattress, a new store in the Shops at the Shores Plaza on M-24 (in front of Kroger). Joining the celebration were (center, from left) Mike Whidden Director of Operations for the State of Michigan, Sophie Whidden (‘store mascot’), William Sparling, […]
ST. CLAIR — Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the launch of the St. Clair Area View, which will first land in mailboxes on Friday, May 9, 2025. “Our team is excited to bring this free, locally-owned community newspaper to readers in the St. Clair area,” said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes […]
Owners promise more inventory than before, faster service By Gary Gould Genesee County View Editor GRAND BLANC — Car buyers in Genesee County now have more options and quicker service as Randy Wise Toyota opened its brand-new dealership on April 1. Chris Wise, vice president of Randy Wise Auto Group, said the expanded location aims […]