Michigan resident starts lawn care company after auto industry layoff

JACKSON, Mich. – Darryl Morris worked for almost 14 years at Synchronous Manufacturing, an auto parts manufacturer. As the Detroit Three automakers struggled in 2008, smaller suppliers soon felt the effect.

In this case, it was Morris' job.

"I was hoping to retire from that place. When I got word, it was just devastating," he said. "It was a low blow. All the big companies were losing so many people. It was like a chain reaction. You'd think the little guys would be safe, but no."

After deliberating whether to find a new job or create his own, he decided to start a lawn-care business. He dubbed it Love and Blessings Landscaping, a name he created to show what he does, but more of who he is and what he believes.

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