Economic Development

Feature Story Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market. Economic Development

How the Flint Farmers' Market reopening means a fresh start for the summer

Ashley SchaferWednesday, June 17, 2020
In The News downtownflint Economic Development

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

Alexandria BrownThursday, June 04, 2020
In The News In a collaborative effort, Genesee Health System will be operating the Behavioral Health Emergency Center program supported by Hurley’s Emergency Department where they plan to address the needs of the entire community. Healthy Communities

$50,000 granted to Hurley Medical Center for laboratory supplies

Alexandria BrownTuesday, May 19, 2020
In The News downtownflint Economic Development

$262,500 granted to help black businesses reopen in Flint

Alexandria BrownThursday, May 14, 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

$765,055 of emergency relief funds distributed across Flint and Genesee County

Alexandria BrownWednesday, April 29, 2020
Feature Story Coming up on the final days of his last recitals and college education, Sauter's looking forward to growing his freelance music lessons business. Arts and Culture

UM-Flint student, Russ Sauter, on his journey with percussion and sharing the rhythm

Cole WhartonWednesday, April 01, 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

Alexandria 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
In The News A record-breaking 1,297 children and caregivers visited Flints Children’s Museum during one of their free access days on Presidents Day, December 24. Community Development

Flint Children’s Museum foresees permanent move to downtown

Ashley SchaferTuesday, March 10, 2020
In The News As the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature. Arts and Culture

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to speak at Third Annual International Women’s Day celebration

Alexandria BrownWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Quarles holding his first place $10,000 win from November 2019's Pitch for $K event. Entrepreneurship

Post-competition win, SolAir still pushes ahead in the name of clean water

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 26, 2020
In The News Chancellor Debasish Dutta presents UM-Flint’s Project 2020 action plan to a crowd. Higher Education

Q & A with Chancellor Debasish Dutta about UM-Flints new school of technology

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 26, 2020
In The News The series will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a neighborhood leadership workshop that aims to teach participants about organizational structure, marketing strategies for recruiting new members, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Community Development

Neighborhood Engagement Hub educates residents through its annual Neighbors Changing Flint Workshop

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Through bringing art therapy to Flint schools, their programs help track how they’re doing with school competence and positive behavioral changes and in order to develop comprehensive feedback establishing relationships with students is imperative. Kids and Education

Shop Floor Theatre Company lets Flint kids create their stories

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 19, 2020
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