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In The News Justin and Jeron's poke bowl delicacy comes in a variety of flavors and styles. Entrepreneurship

How Flint’s Poke Bowl has survived -- and got creative -- during the pandemic

Xzavier SimonTuesday, December 22, 2020
In The News Jackie Earley is a Flint native, veteran, and owner of CompuNinjas on Grand Traverse Street. Entrepreneurship

Passion for computers, Flint drives small business owner

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, December 1, 2020
In The News Kyona McGhee, Flint native and owner of Trademark My Stuff. Entrepreneurship

"I couldn't think of a more deserving place that's given so much to me"

Tia ScottTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis. Arts and Culture

“I want this to be a landmark”

Patrick HayesMonday, September 14, 2020
In The News Caught My Eye Barber and Beauty Supply owners Brianna (left) and Tori Mcmillian. Entrepreneurship

New beauty supply business hopes to uplift Flint, other Black-owned businesses

Monday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Jonathan Quarles holding his first place $10,000 win from November 2019's Pitch for $K event. Entrepreneurship

Post-competition win, SolAir still pushes ahead in the name of clean water

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story Vonryans1_2020 Economic Development

Von Ryan’s/Sleep Well is selling local furniture the old fashioned way

Cole WhartonWednesday, February 5, 2020
Feature Story Somas' "ramen kit” allows customers to have restaurant-quality ramen at home. Arts and Culture

Flint chef celebrates Japanese culture with a pop-up restaurant Somas Ramen

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 22, 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
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
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 Husband-wife team Spencer Ruegsegger and Kristy Bearse are planning to open an arcade bar inside the newly renovated Capitol Theatre in 2019. Entrepreneurship

New arcade bar set to open in downtown Flint in 2019

Marjory RaymerWednesday, November 14, 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 7, 2018
In The News The new Lear Corp. plant in Flint is located on a portion of the former Buick City site. Economic Development

Why Lear chose Flint for new plant and 600 jobs

Marjory RaymerThursday, April 5, 2018
In The News The new Lear manufacturing plant will supply seats to GM's Flint Assembly plant, where Silverado and Sierra trucks are produced. Pictured here is the interior of the 2016 Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty truck. Economic Development

This is what Flint workers will build in new Lear plant

Makenzie SchroederSunday, October 1, 2017
In The News Boutique on the Bricks is located at 635 S. Saginaw St. in downtown Flint. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Entrepreneurship

Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks

Jake CarahSunday, August 13, 2017
In The News North Flint Reinvestment Corp is looking to begin construction in 2018 on property across the street from Eagle’s Nest Academy on West Pierson Road. The other new grocery operated by Fresh Start CDC Inc. is eying North Saginaw and Hamilton streets as Economic Development

Why this grocery store initiative means so much to Flint

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Senegal Tuklor Williams sees the need for a grocery store closer to home. Neighborhoods

A neighbor's perspective: Flint grocery store initiative

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
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