Economic Development

In The News Adriane Deiulius, the owner of The Sugar Mermaid, was the first place winner of the first Pitch for $K competition in August 2019, taking home $10,000 Economic Development

Seven Genesee County entrepreneurs will vie for $17,500 in Pitch for $K competition

Sara AlouhWednesday, February 12, 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 04, 2019
Feature Story kids in pilot school Kids and Education

New pilot program offered to Genesee County kids

Alexandria 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 06, 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 09, 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 02, 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
Feature Story Yolanda Hull graduated in May but has enrolled in St. Lukes employment program for the second time, serving as a mentor to other participants. Economic Development

Finding refuge in north Flint: This sanctuary for women is building futures by mending spirits

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 17, 2019
In The News Chamber sign Economic Development

Flint & Genesee Chamber lands $185,000 for business assistance and youth programs

Ashley SchaferWednesday, May 22, 2019
In The News Civic Park Neighborhoods

Flintside partners with Civic Park neighborhood to launch On the Ground

Alexandria BrownWednesday, May 01, 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
In The News Flint Aerial View Economic Development

New initiative focuses on shared vision for Flint, Genesee County

Ashley SchaferWednesday, March 20, 2019
In The News With 56 active projects, the Ferris Wheel provides assessments, research, and work space to entrepreneurs all over the city. Community Development

Michigan's 'Clean Slate' initiative looks to Flint for support

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 20, 2019
In The News 100 years after being founded, this original building remains the main academic building at Kettering University. Higher Education

Built by Flint, serving the world: Kettering University celebrates 100 years

Jake CarahWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story Raquel Thueme Community Development

Raquel Thueme's vision for the Ruth Mott Foundation: A Flintside Q&A

Marjory RaymerWednesday, February 06, 2019
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