Christopher Nagy
Christopher Nagy is an editor for M3 Group. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has more than 25 years of experience in journalism. His three Essential Truths of Life are: Mounds over Almond Joy, Red Vines over Twizzlers and Skor over Heath.
A Hero for the Holidays: More than a role, Santa is a calling for Roger Weyersberg
Roger Weyersberg isn’t a superhero.
However, the way he turns heads and leaves a trail of young eyes wide with wonderment and mouths agape in speechless …
Food, Friends and Local Farms Are the Focus at ELFCO
For just over a year, an oasis in the food desert of one of Lansing’s most eclectic neighborhoods has been serving up a plate of convenience with a side of c…
Making the Leap: A Q&A with Christopher Haman and Tosha Haman-Hettler of Toads Coffee
When did Toads Coffee open, and how/why did you get into the coffee arena?
Toads opened its doors to the public in early March of 2022. The decision to open…
2023 Entrepreneur of the Year — Groovy Donuts: Andrew and Monica Gauthier Prove to be Business Trailglazers
It’s staggering to think how many ideas and dreams have been hatched over a coffee and a doughnut.
Perhaps former Wall Street investment banker Andrew Ga…
A Healing Practice: Toni Thomas brings balance to others at Salt Yoga
The inner presence and knowledge discovered on her own past journey are assisting Toni Thomas to serve as a guide for others in the present.
“Yoga is 100…
Greater Lansing Business of the Year — Saddleback BBQ: Matthew Gillett, Travis Stoliker Supply the Sauce of Community Support
When one underpinning of a community falters, the rest feel the additional brunt of the weight.
For the past several years, Saddleback BBQ co-owners Matt…
517 Magazine Publisher’s Award — Techsmith: Wendy Hamilton Captures Success in Lansing and Beyond
Like all inspiring business success stories, it started with humble beginnings.
TechSmith — which creates screen-capture software and solutions to creat…
Socially Responsible Entrepreneur — One North Kitchen & Bar: Scott Berman Builds Business Strategy on the Four C’s
For Scott Berman, the pillars of his business strategy all face one direction: north.
The owner of One North Kitchen & Bar, 5001 W. Saginaw Highway i…
Passion to Prosperity Award — Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes: Celebrating a Slice of Success, Locally and Beyond
It’s been said that you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
In Marcus Leslie’s case, it turns out you can’t build a successful business wit…
Entrepreneurial Icon Award — Royal Scot Golf & Bowl: Pandemic Pivot Restores Recreation Glory at Business
Perhaps the most endearing and memorable aspect of Doc Brown was his trademark exclamation of “Great Scott!” throughout the “Back to the Future” trilogy.
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