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.
…
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award — Do-Well Remodel: Megan Dowell Builds Woman-Owned Business from the Ground Up
Forget about breaking the glass ceiling.
Megan Dowell will happily skip that step and simply build her own damn ceiling of limitless height and potential…
Emerging Entrepreneur Award — Goodfellas Bagel Deli: Adrian Joseph’s Business Gets A-Round in just a Few Short Years
If Adrian Joseph’s life was a movie, perhaps one even directed by Martin Scorsese, the first line might very well be: “As far back as I can remember, I alway…
Nonprofit of the Year — Fathering Together: Christopher Lewis Provides Dads with a Community of Connection
It’s perhaps the greatest personal responsibility one can undertake; however, it also can be an isolating experience if you don’t know where to turn for help…
Shake a Tailfeather: Five Workplace Victory Dances to Celebrate an Award
Professional football players have the market cornered on victory celebrations. They’ve turned elaborate endzone dances into such a cottage industry that you…
Putting the Brakes on a Stereotype: Under the hood with Kate Kleinschmidt, owner of Jane’s Garage
Nothing is rare or unusual if you were raised doing it. “Growing up, I had some friends who thought it was weird. If I needed my oil changed, they’d say, ‘Oh…
Busload of Bravery: A Q&A with Andrew Brieschke, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at CATA
Few know that the Capital Area Transportation Authority acts as a sort of emergency first responder. How does that work?
Typically, our operations dispatch …
Michigan Automotive Firsts: Five facts that prove the state is the nation’s pace car
We all know that Michigan put the nation on wheels, but there’s a lot more transportation trivia in the state than just being the place where they build cars…
An impact that lasts a lifetime: East Lansing’s Kathryn Kluzak named Educator of the Year
As any teacher can attest, the job title isn’t shed once you step outside of the school doors.
And Kathryn Kluzak is certainly no exception.
“I think w…
We’ve got you covered: Five insurance policies you didn’t know existed
Home. Car. Life. Health. Everyone knows and has insurance coverage for the staples of day-to-day living. However, the insurance industry runs deep, and there…
Sure you know insurance? Five insurance fun facts from the past
Since insurance plays such a large role in the mid-Michigan region — with numerous industry-known names, such as Jackson, AF Group and Delta Dental, calling …
Waste not, want not: Habitat for Humanity ReStore helps homeowners save
Being a little buyer-savvy when it comes to home repairs doesn’t just benefit you, it also benefits the wider community when you’re doing it at the Habitat f…
‘This time it was us’ — 911 workers reflect on MSU tragedy
Aimee Barajas was 23 when she began working as a dispatcher six years ago at Ingham County 911 Central Dispatch, and she was still studying up on the classro…
On the record with Jessica Grienke of A Wig and a Prayer
There are those who will demonstrate a dedication and commitment to the work they do, then there’s the next level of Jessica Grienke.
“When I first star…
Near-death health scare shapes outlook on life for Brittney Hoszkiw Kramer
It’s a fairly standard question in a setting such as a job interview.
After going through your experience, background and where you see yourself in five y…
A Q&A with Justin Grinnell, owner of State of Fitness
How and why did you get into the fitness business?
When I was 16, I suffered a severe injury in football. I was determined to
get back in shape and hea…