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Bailey Wright

Bailey Wright is a proud graduate of two fine Flint Institutions: Luke M. Powers Catholic High School and the University of Michigan-Flint with a bachelor's degree in Communications. She is currently serves as the director of communications for the Catholic Community of Flint and writes for Flintside in her spare time.. "There are no ordinary people." -C.S. Lewis

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Bar nights in Flint now include cornhole, trivia, jazz, history, comedy, live music, giant Jenga, and much more.
There’s more on tap than booze at Flint bars

Unique new twists to local bar nights include giant Jenga, yoga, coloring, and history lessons.

Back to the Bricks organization offers yearly scholarships to Flint and Genesee County students.
43 things to do this summer in Flint

So. Much. To. Do. Mark your calendars for these concerts, galas, festivals, fairs, celebrations—and fireworks. Plus a list of the dates of Genesee County's other area festivals.

There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.  
In the News: Flint River Corridor Alliance, Inspire speaker series, Neighbors Changing Flint
Because of the popularity of last year's first Adventures in Winterland, the event is returning this year on Feb. 10, 2018
Free skating, lessons, showshoeing and more set for Adventures in Winterland

The free event includes ice skating lessons, showshoeing, food, an "Olympic" podium—all designed to simply get people active and out of the house.

The leadership team at SIPI, which currently has contracts to provide training and to help local organizations build success.
Building Flint’s social enterprise and investment systems

A business offering wrap-around services, SIPI defines its mission as transforming legacy cities into economic hubs of opportunity for everyone.

Flint Promise gives Flint high school students the opportunity to earn their associate's and bachelor's degrees at no cost.
In the News: Flint Promise Scholarships, Black History Month brunch, local State of the Union guest
“With the skills that I've learned with the CNC (manufacturing equipment), I've got three companies who are really interested and ready to hire me on the spot once I finish the program,” says Steve Terry, a student in MCC's Workforce Development Prog
MCC Workforce Development to train workers for new Lear plant in Flint

Get a behind the scenes look at the Workforce Development program, the first stop for the 430 workers soon to be hired in Flint by Lear Corporation.

Members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Entrepreneurs Society recently brought back a national award—second place for cross campus involvement from the College Entrepreneurship Organization conference.
College entrepreneurs win national award (again)

This enthusiastic group has racked up a unique collection of the highest achievements over the last few years.

Some final touches for Tinker.
The ultimate class clowns: Take a look at this unique Mott Community College honors program
Phyllis Sykes is co-founder of the International Institute of Greater Flint.
Building global connections locally with new International Center of Greater Flint

“We want to make Flint a welcoming place for people who want to come here and contribute and be a part of the community,” center co-founder Phyllis Sykes said.

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