Economic Development

In The News Pixel Stix Arts and Culture

How an app is turning Flint’s growing collection of murals into an international virtual art gallery

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 02, 2020
In The News UM-Flint banners Higher Education

UM-Flint receives federal grant to boost economic development

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 19, 2020
Feature Story consolidated list Entrepreneurship

How Consolidated Barber Shop reimagined their business during the shutdown

Jonathan DienerWednesday, July 15, 2020
In The News fs2list Healthy Communities

Voices for Children breaks ground on expansion of advocacy center

Ashley SchaferWednesday, July 08, 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 Chamber sign Economic Development

Deadline looms for Michigan Small Business Relief Program applications for Genesee County

Alexandria BrownThursday, March 26, 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
In The News With businesses closing their doors and the state encouraging social distancing due to COVID-19, it can be hard for them to maintain their clientele. Local businesses and entrepreneurs can be hit hardest by these mandates. Entrepreneurship

Free online workshop to help Flint entrepreneurs prepare for clientele hits from social distancing

Sara AlouhTuesday, March 17, 2020
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
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