This is what Flint workers will build in new Lear plant
Construction officially began Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the $29 million facility that will eventually employ 600.
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It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives
Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman that helps give women new beginnings.
Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint
Meet the Hoffmans. Married five years, Mark and Meghan just launched their fifth Flint business.
More than a restaurant, more than a name—Soriano’s is family
Downtown Flint's new Mexican eatery is owned by first-time entrepreneur, 25-year-old Erica Soriano (and operated by her entire family).
What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience
Fellows live and work in Flint, and each is tasked with using their personal expertise to develop a key community initiative. In 11 weeks.
ArtPlace America taps north Flint as finalist for elite $200,000 grant
The North Flint Revitalization Initiative is among the top 7 percent of grant applications nationwide to be named a finalist for the major placemaking award.
$30,000 in prize money for small businesses, startups up for grabs
Local and regional prizes will be awarded in seven area counties. The competition targets the logistics, technology, professional services, advanced manufacturing, and craft agriculture and beverages industries.
YouthQuest lands $100,000 grant to expand outreach to middle schoolers
The after-school and summer program was chosen out of 450 applications nationwide for the “Aim High” grant from the New York Life Foundation.
Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint
Called 80s in the Hole, the festival will feature about 80 collectable cars, live music, a half-dozen food trucks, beer and wine ... and big hair, neon, and other, like, gnarly stuff.
New alternative high school looks to expand in downtown Flint
GearUp Academy, open less than a year, hopes to build a bigger space for more students and teachers in the Ferris Wheel Building's innovation hub.
