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In The News “With the skills that I've learned with the CNC (manufacturing equipment), I've got three companies who are really interested and ready to hire me on the spot once I finish the program,” says Steve Terry, a student in MCC's Workforce Development Prog Higher Education

MCC Workforce Development to train workers for new Lear plant in Flint

Bailey WrightMonday, January 15, 2018
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Economic Development

MADE Institute: Building new beginnings after prison

Marjory RaymerWednesday, December 27, 2017
Feature Story David Ollila, 47, of Linden, is the president and chief innovation officer for Skypoint Ventures and oversees operations at 100K Ideas. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas: A unique innovation hub open to anyone looking to build the next, best business

Tim GallowayTuesday, December 26, 2017
In The News Students at Educare Flint sing, "The Ants Go Marching" during the grand opening celebration Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Kids and Education

Flint, Michigan is changing the world. Again.

Marjory RaymerThursday, December 14, 2017
Feature Story denise-smith-crop Kids and Education

Meet the woman looking to build a national model for early childhood education—starting in Flint

Tim GallowayWednesday, November 22, 2017
In The News Members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Entrepreneurs Society recently brought back a national award—second place for cross campus involvement from the College Entrepreneurship Organization conference. Entrepreneurship

College entrepreneurs win national award (again)

Bailey WrightMonday, November 20, 2017
In The News Greg Fiedler, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Arts Council, outside the GFAC gallery and offices on South Saginaw Street in Flint. Arts and Culture

A look inside the Greater Flint Arts Council

Bruce EdwardsSaturday, November 11, 2017
In The News “All aboard,” calls Larry Coleman, conductor at Huckleberry Railroad, to usher guests to their seats for the 40-minute trip from Crossroads Village along the shore of Mott Lake and down the historic Pere Marquette railbed. Arts and Culture

Huckleberry Railroad through the eyes of a conductor

Mary RempleMonday, November 6, 2017
Feature Story In a small second floor studio in the Berston Field House in Flint, Sheila Miller-Graham (center) watches a young ballet class practice in front of the mirror. At Creative Expressions Dance Studio, Miller-Graham works to instill a sense of confidenc Arts and Culture

For 35 years and counting, Sheila Miller-Graham still leading the wayHer gift is dance, teaching generations of Flint kids grace and confidence

Tim GallowayMonday, October 23, 2017
In The News The Blueberry Ambassador 2016-17 Awards Ceremony and Pizza Party at Riverfront Conference Center on May 19, 2017. Kids and Education

Blueberry Ambassadors returning with unique kindness campaign

Monday, October 16, 2017
In The News EIE Flint Community Schools Kids and Education

Looking for excellence in education? Look right here

Marjory RaymerSaturday, October 14, 2017
Feature Story Full-time employee Nicole Zepp assembles a Stormy Kromer vest. Zepp says she has personally utilized almost every program offered at St. Luke's including New Paths, food pantry, employment prep, and the literacy program. Economic Development

Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint

Bruce EdwardsFriday, October 6, 2017
In The News The Amani Program "Children in Harmony" aims to build a lifetime of gender equity and empathy through music and emotional intelligence. Kids and Education

Using music to teach life lessons

Micah CotnerWednesday, October 4, 2017
Feature Story Flint schools head football coach Chris Wilson played in the NFL before returning to his hometown to coach. Kids and Education

Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports

Jake CarahFriday, September 22, 2017
In The News Justin Wetenhall discovered and fell in love with Flint as a student. He moved to the city a month ago and calls his Grand Traverse Neighborhood home The Ivy. Neighborhoods

Why I chose Flint: A 24-year-old's perspective

Justin WetenhallMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News gearup2lead-logo Kids and Education

Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today

Shelby CoxThursday, August 24, 2017
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