Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

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.

Latest in Economic Development
Paul Herring brings an eclectic and very local list of personalities and perspectives to the airwaves with Flint Our Voices at 92.1 FM.
Our Voices Radio: A distinctive Flint sounding board

Expect the unexpected at 92.1 (WFOV-FM)—an eclectic mix of music, personalities, opinions, and politics operated by Flint people and for Flint people. 

Greg Fiedler, president and CEO of the Greater Flint Arts Council, outside the GFAC gallery and offices on South Saginaw Street in Flint.
A look inside the Greater Flint Arts Council

Celebrating its 50th year, the Greater Flint Arts Council is a local conduit for funding channeled down from state and national organizations.

Eureka and Sean McCormick of Flushing study a work by Stefan Davidek at Bucham Gallery in 2017.
Flint’s downtown ArtWalk: 20-plus venues, a few thousand fans, and art galore every month

Organizers estimate that Second Friday ArtWalk continues to bring in 2,500 or more visitors to downtown Flint every month.

“All aboard,” calls Larry Coleman, conductor at Huckleberry Railroad, to usher guests to their seats for the 40-minute trip from Crossroads Village along the shore of Mott Lake and down the historic Pere Marquette railbed.
Huckleberry Railroad through the eyes of a conductor

Larry Coleman, 57, arrives at Crossroads Village as the park is waking up for the day with lots to do before he first bellows out, "All aboard!" 

Some final touches for Tinker.
The ultimate class clowns: Take a look at this unique Mott Community College honors program
Kevelin B. Jones III, a student at Doyle-Ryder Elementary School in Flint, is performing in "The Bodyguard" musical touring nationally. He is cast as Fletcher, the main character's son.
Doyle-Ryder student Kevelin B. Jones III takes center stage in ‘The Bodyguard’
The Blueberry Ambassador 2016-17 Awards Ceremony and Pizza Party at Riverfront Conference Center on May 19, 2017.
Blueberry Ambassadors returning with unique kindness campaign

Sign up now to be a part of the program and join more than 1,000 others who volunteer to make a difference in Genesee County.

Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017.
Kala Wilburn: Meet the woman behind Vehicle City Fashion Week

Her clothing line is Fannie Lucille. Her passion is mentoring. Her movement is Fashion Against Violence. The result is Vehicle City Fashion Week.

Looking for excellence in education? Look right here

The 2017 Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Michelle Stinson, head of Flint Community Schools Montessori program.

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