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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
In The News The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s BIPOC-owned businesses. Entrepreneurship

Kick-off event for the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge is underway

Megan SpeaksWednesday, October 19, 2022
In The News 100K Ideas' "Mystery Box" auction happens on Thursday, August 25 at the Ferris Wheel Building from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas brings a fundraising twist to Flint with 'Mystery Box' auction

Brianna NargisoMonday, August 15, 2022
In The News The Flint & Genesee Group summer internship program is set to launch on June 23, 2022. Community Development

The Flint & Genesee Group is looking for 'Flinterns' this summer

Brianna NargisoThursday, June 9, 2022
In The News Coffee, refreshments, and conversations will be at the center of the 'Connect Over Coffee' networking event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Community Development

The Flint & Genesee Group and The Disability Network to host 'Connect Over Coffee' event

Flintside News BriefsFriday, March 4, 2022
In The News Brandon Corder's 'A Brunch of Creatives' aims to bring together Flint's creatives and entrepreneurs for a day of food, fun, and networking. Arts and Culture

Beats x Beers brings ‘A Brunch of Creatives’ together for a brunch-style networking event in Flint

Xzavier SimonTuesday, March 1, 2022
In The News GST Michigan Works! is a helping hand for anyone who makes the commitment to take part in its programs. Working not only with job seekers, but also employers to assure both parties obtain their perfect employment fit. Economic Development

Job hunting during a pandemic? Here are some tips.

Patrick HayesSunday, November 29, 2020
In The News Captured November 2018, Ebonie Gipson (left) began working with Theresa Nelson, owner of Sweet Tee's Salon and Kids' Spa, August of 2018. Nelson is a major sponsor for Small Business Saturday. Economic Development

Black women entrepreneurs put their dollar behind the donut for Flint small businesses

Xandr BrownFriday, June 12, 2020
In The News South African delegates and UM-Flint professor Otrude Moyo visit Convoy of Hope Saturday as part of their study of Ubuntu in Flint. Community Development

South African academics visit Flint to see Ubuntu at work here

Xandr BrownWednesday, September 25, 2019
In The News Neithercut Elementary is one of five Flint elementary schools participating in a new after-school program for both students and parents. Kids and Education

This after-school program in Flint targets parents, too

Patrick HayesTuesday, March 12, 2019
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
In The News Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, says: “Creativity is one of the things that make people, people.” Entrepreneurship

Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs

Bailey WrightThursday, August 24, 2017
In The News Local agencies now are recruiting to fill more than 80 paid AmeriCorps positions in the Flint area. Community Development

AmeriCorps looks to hire 80 for Flint programs

Erin ConeyFriday, July 28, 2017
Feature Story Gianni Love, 19, of Flint Township, rehearses a step-dance routine with other members of the Alpha Esquires at the Mott Community College Workforce Center on North Saginaw Street in Flint earlier this month. Kids and Education

Giving young men in Flint mentors, making young men in Flint leaders—These are the Alpha Esquires

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, June 28, 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 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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