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In The News The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce received a $235,000 grant to employ young people in local beautification efforts. Kids and Education

$235,000 grant helps employ teens to beautify Flint

Scott AtkinsonWednesday, July 11, 2018
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, February 6, 2018: Junior barbers Cole Stomp, 19, from Davison, and Tony Atlas, 32, from Flint practice on mannequins at the Flint Institute of Barbering. Arts and Culture

Committed to the art of barbering—for more than 90 years

Tim GallowayFriday, March 2, 2018
In The News north flint food market logo Healthy Communities

In the News: Genesee District Library, workforce supply development, North Flint Food Market

Friday, February 9, 2018
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
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, November 21, 2017: Workers put the finishing touches on the entryway of the new Educare Center in Flint. Kids and Education

This new Flint school could shape early childhood education nationwide

Tim GallowayMonday, December 4, 2017
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Meet the woman looking to build a national model for early childhood education—starting in Flint

Tim GallowayWednesday, November 22, 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 Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News “The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.” Economic Development

Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

Jake CarahSunday, April 30, 2017
In The News Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot. Technology and Innovation

The rise of the robotsA dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Tom WickhamWednesday, April 19, 2017
In The News The new engineering space allows for multiple student groups to tackle projects at the same time. Higher Education

Engineering at UM-Flint seeing major growth

Makenzie SchroederSaturday, April 15, 2017
In The News George Grundy II hosts weekly mentoring for black men at his Court Street business. Healthy Communities

From water to wisdom: Former Flint distribution site develops into mentoring program

Jiquanda JohnsonThursday, April 6, 2017
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