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Feature Story Flint-based packaging company NorthGate was honored with General Motors’ 2024 Supplier of the Year Overdrive Award. Economic Development

Flint's NorthGate wins GM Overdrive Award, proving purpose and profit can thrive together

Brianna NargisoMonday, July 7, 2025
In The News The FlintNOW Fund has awarded $1.6 million in grants to support education, healthcare, and community programs in Flint with more grants planned for 2025. Economic Development

FlintNOW Fund awards $1.6 million in grants to help strengthen Flint community

Tia ScottWednesday, February 19, 2025
In The News Costa Rose Inc. is set to host the 'Tomorrow's Healthcare Heroes: Hands On Health' event on Saturday, Dec. 14. from 1-3 PM at New Standard Academy. Economic Development

Costa Rose Inc. to host interactive 'Hands On Health' event for Flint-area youth

Britnee FinneyWednesday, December 11, 2024
In The News Impact100 Genesee County recently announced its inaugural grant of $57,000. The grant is designated for a single nonprofit organization that's driving positive change and impact within the community. Economic Development

Impact100 Genesee County announces inaugural grant of $57,000 — applications are now open

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, April 10, 2024
In The News Consumers Energy is creating new work opportunities for Flint and Jackson residents with the launch of its new Workforce Development Program initiative Economic Development

Consumers Energy brings new Workforce Development Program to Flint and Jackson

Brianna NargisoMonday, March 18, 2024
In The News supportsmallbusiness Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas requests state funding to enhance resources for Flint micro-businesses

Brianna NargisoWednesday, February 21, 2024
Feature Story Jim Bardenhagen of Suttons Bay-based Bardenhagen Farms is one of many Michigan farmers who sold his produce to Michigan clients through Cherry Capital Foods. Healthy Communities

After a Traverse City food distributor's closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKER Thursday, January 11, 2024
Feature Story More local youth have an expanded opportunity for educational resources and mentorship thanks to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Higher Education

MCC receives grant from Mott Foundation for mentoring program pilot

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 13, 2023
In The News The second annual Minority Business Contracting Expo takes place this Thursday, October 26 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church in Flint. Economic Development

Flint’s 2nd Annual Minority Business Contracting Expo happens this week

Brianna NargisoMonday, October 23, 2023
Feature Story College student and former migrant worker Dilayla Martinez with Migrant Legal Aid attorney Molly Spaak. Healthy Communities

Michigan's migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, August 17, 2023
Feature Story Students participate in the LIFT-UP program. Healthy Communities

Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, June 22, 2023
In The News The Iowa-based talent attraction agency RoleCall will bring its inaugural “Talent Attraction Summit” to Downtown Flint this weekend from June 11-14.  Economic Development

City of Flint selected as host city for national talent attraction summit this weekend

Flintside News BriefsThursday, June 8, 2023
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator assists shoppers at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Healthy Communities

Michigan Fitness Foundation connects families to farmers and fresh, locally grown food

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, May 24, 2023
Feature Story The Neighborhood Small Grants Program is now open and ends on Friday, March 17, 2023. Community Development

Local organizations can now apply for the 2023 Neighborhoods Small Grants Program

Brianna NargisoMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Amari Steward is the new Executive Director of Explore Flint & Genesee. Economic Development

Meet the new Executive Director of Explore Flint & Genesee: Amari Steward

Sarah SpohnMonday, February 6, 2023
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