Job Creation

In The News The GCI building is host to several facilities designed to imitate real-world work environments. The GCI conference center sits next to the restaurant where visitors and staff can purchase food cooked by students. Kids and Education

Students get a taste of what Genesee Career Institute has to offer

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 05, 2020
Feature Story La'Asia Johnson, 25, has steeped herself in all-natural skin care, educating customers about natural ingredients and the magic that can happen when you mix them all together. Entrepreneurship

How one Flint business owner is whipping up essential self-care

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 18, 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 Ubuntu Village extends out in a 3-block radius from the Urban Renaissance Center offices at Joy Tabernacle Church Neighborhoods

See inside Ubuntu Village — Flint's unique community-building effort

Alexandria BrownWednesday, August 28, 2019
Feature Story Mahindra is eying Buick City for a development that could bring 2,000 jobs to Flint. Economic Development

History shows Mahindra — the automaker looking to create 2,000 Flint jobs — has long been an ally

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 21, 2019
Feature Story A small portion of the seafood gumbo comes swimming in spicy sauce and loaded with crab, shrimp, and sausage. Entrepreneurship

Gumbo Trap is Flint's newest takeout place and it's fire

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 10, 2019
In The News An artist rendering of the planned storefront for Carriage Town Bakery at 604 Garland Street in Flint. Economic Development

Carriage Town to open $950,000 job-training, blight-fighting, community-building bakery

Alexandria BrownWednesday, July 03, 2019
Feature Story Montrae King, 17 eyeing the camera before heading off to work at the Agriculture House on Rankin Avenue. Neighborhoods

Flint Grounds Crew: Job training, life changing

Alexandria BrownWednesday, June 26, 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 Dominic Berishaj opened Dom's Place on Flint's westside in September with help from his family, which owns the nearby Captain Coty's restaurant. Entrepreneurship

20-year-old Flint entrepreneur opens next generation diner

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
In The News Roy Scott, president and CEO of Lear, says Flint "is part of who I am." Economic Development

Lear plant in Flint hiring to fill 400 jobs

Ashley SchaferWednesday, December 26, 2018
In The News Mott Community College graduates 200 to 300 students each session, trained with ready-to-work job skills. Transportation

Truck drivers wanted: 4-week training program starting in Flint

Ashley SchaferTuesday, December 11, 2018
In The News Tyler Bienlein (left) and Scott Hempel opened Great Escape Gaming in October. Entrepreneurship

Gaming business opens through unique project helping residents become neighborhood entrepreneurs

Jake CarahWednesday, November 28, 2018
In The News The former Perry Drug store is undergoing a $1.4 million renovation. Economic Development

State awards $200,000 grant to support development of former Perry Drugs building

Ashley SchafterWednesday, November 07, 2018
Feature Story Shift and Floradora opened in May in the corner space of the Capitol Theatre. Economic Development

Downtown Flint seeing dramatic increase in retail businesses

Marjory RaymerWednesday, October 31, 2018
Feature Story Craig Hoff, dean of the College of Engineering, overlooks the proving grounds from the Harris Mobility Research Center. Higher Education

See inside Kettering University's new proving grounds and research center

Jake CarahMonday, October 29, 2018
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