New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑casual brand. At the same time, Rocky’s Great Outdoors in Burton will close after more than 50 years of business. The shop that once sold bikes and hunting gear is shutting its doors permanently, with a final sale set to begin on February 7. Longtime customers remember the store as a community hub where friendships were forged over outdoor gear.Other local news includes a new restaurant, Tha Munchies, that opened in January 2025 and offers a wide menu of comfort foods. General Motors is giving its hourly workers profit‑sharing checks, though the amount has dropped from last year’s record. In Flint Township, a large residential project called Ambers Wheat West has received approval to start building a 259‑home community. A strike by nurses at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital is nearing resolution, and a long‑standing printing business in Flint has closed its doors after the owner’s passing. Rogers Foam is looking for a new tenant after closing its Flint plant, while Starlite Coney Island & Diner is hiring again after a vehicle collision damaged the building. Former NFL player Malik Taylor plans to open an athletic club in Michigan, and Love’s Travel Stops is exploring a new location in Genesee County despite community concerns.