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$100,000 granted for the safe reopening of black businesses in north Flint

Xandr BrownThursday, June 4, 2020
In The News Nonprofits are known to rely on social events for fundraising, which can present obstacles with social distancing efforts taking priority for Covid-19 responses. Economic Development

Community Foundation announces relief fund for local nonprofits

Xandr BrownWednesday, March 18, 2020
Feature Story Arab American communities have been infamously surveilled as a response to terrorism, and that has left many in the community distrustful of the government. Community Development

Organization seeks to count every Arab American in Genesee County despite fears and mistrust

Sara AlouhWednesday, March 11, 2020
Feature Story In the face of the city’s population decline, Flint leaders and businesses are coming together to make sure everyone is informed and gets counted. Community Development

Flint organizations work to ensure residents are counted in 2020 census

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 29, 2020
Feature Story Vantrell Erving poses with models for his SIAK clothing brand. SIAK The Brand has been featured in fashion shows and collaborations since 2018. Arts and Culture

Young entrepreneur plotting the next shoe craze and custom fashions

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 15, 2020
In The News With 56 active projects, the Ferris Wheel provides assessments, research, and work space to entrepreneurs all over the city. Entrepreneurship

The Ferris Wheel awarded for growing Flint entrepreneurship

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story kids in pilot school Kids and Education

New pilot program offered to Genesee County kids

Xandr BrownWednesday, November 20, 2019
In The News A $36,000 grant from the MEDC will help ready the former Flint Delphi East property for redevelopment. Economic Development

Former Flint Delphi site being readied for redevelopment

Ashley SchaferWednesday, November 6, 2019
In The News William S. White receiving the first-ever Philanthropy Compass Prize from the European Foundation Centre in 2009. Photo by Andreas Franke. Economic Development

Thank you, Bill White. For everything.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019
In The News Jon Hardman (left) and Nikhil Mukkamala combined talents and tradition to start a new Flint food truck, Naan Stop Entrepreneurship

Naan Stop looks to build food truck culture in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 2, 2019
In The News money Neighborhoods

$200,000 headed to Flint to support neighborhood small businesses

Ashley SchaferWednesday, September 25, 2019
In The News Wanda Bigelow with her husband, Jay, after receiving the "Shining Star" Award. Economic Development

Work on Flint-area apprenticeship program wins statewide honor

Ashley SchaferWednesday, September 18, 2019
In The News Wings and Wheels relocated from Taylor to a building owned by Bishop Airport. Economic Development

Delivery company Wings and Wheels moves to Flint Bishop Airport, brings 17 new jobs

Ashley SchaferWednesday, June 26, 2019
In The News Civic Park Neighborhoods

Flintside partners with Civic Park neighborhood to launch On the Ground

Xandr BrownWednesday, May 1, 2019
In The News American Airlines will begin offering twice daily service to Charlotte on Sept. 4, 2019. Transportation

New Bishop Airport service opens gateway to 175 destinations

Marjory RaymerTuesday, April 16, 2019
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