Cannabis company plans to give away 1000 turkeys to families in need
Flint's Light'N Up cannabis company is hoping to help families in the area by gifting 1000 turkeys this holiday season.
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Hamilton Community Health Network announces fundraiser to expand to Flint’s Eastside
“When your community is well, your neighborhood thrives.” Hamilton's initiative to expand to the city's eastside is underway.
Signal Boost talent competition gives Flint youth a chance to shine
The talent competition, Signal Boost, encourages Flint youth to use their creativity to help bring change to their communities.
Family atmosphere and community pride have kept Michigan Lumber Company going for over 100 years
The pandemic forced Michigan Lumber to become more creative as far as clientele and they amped up their social media presence to do that.
Chamber grant helps Flint consignment shop manage during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Flint consignment shop, like all businesses, has had challenges during the pandemic. A grant from the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce has helped N'Dpanda shift its operations.
A&G Market — and its tacos — have been a staple of north Flint neighborhood for generations
For four generations, a Flint family has been serving the community -- and its neighborhood -- at A&G Market.
New Flint company blending creativity with coffee
A new subscription-based coffee company is also showcasing local artists.
How schools in Flint are following safe reopening guidelines while maintaining “family atmosphere”
"Our desks may be spaced farther apart, but we will still have a family-like atmosphere.”
Pitch For $K Idea Pitch Competition goes virtual as entrepreneurs vie for chance to win up to $5,000
Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and product creators in Flint will vie for a chance to win up to $5,000 in the fourth Pitch for $K Idea Pitch Competition. Seven ideas will be selected to move on.
Creativity during coronavirus: How these Flint artists are surviving in the midst of a pandemic
While quarantine has helped foster creativity, the impact economically has been significant with events canceled, paid work opportunities drying up, and venues closed. How do artists who depend on having showing their work and having it seen survive? They adapt, just like any other small business has had to do.
