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.
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.
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Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint
Meet the Hoffmans. Married five years, Mark and Meghan just launched their fifth Flint business.
Using sports to teach Flintstones science: Meet the 24-year-old behind STEMletics
Playing a video game inspired Jonathan Blanchard, a Flint native and Kettering senior, to develop STEMletics.
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).
Comic books and culture at Flint Comix Fall Fest
After eight years of drawing huge crowds, the annual Flint celebration of comics, fantasy, and sci-fi is growing to a twice-a-year affair.
Graffiti artists unite in Flint neighborhood beautification effort
Armed with aerosol cans, artists are able to showcase their creativity while bringing beauty to neighborhoods and streets that have too-long been neglected.
Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs
Thank Crystal Pepperdine for bringing coloring parties to breweries and art shows to grocery stores as part of her mission to build a community where creativity thrives.
Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today
Hear Travis Thomas, who spearheads the “Yes, and” campaign, and Trevor Ragan, founder of Train Ugly, at the event. Both have extensive experience helping professional athletes, business leaders, and students reach their full potential.
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.
Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks
Nancy DeKatch saw vintage shops popping up in bigger cities. She kept wondering why doesn't Flint have stores like that? Then, she thought: Why not open one herself?
Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint
Meet the Hoffmans. Married five years, Mark and Meghan just launched their fifth Flint business.
Using sports to teach Flintstones science: Meet the 24-year-old behind STEMletics
Playing a video game inspired Jonathan Blanchard, a Flint native and Kettering senior, to develop STEMletics.
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).
Comic books and culture at Flint Comix Fall Fest
After eight years of drawing huge crowds, the annual Flint celebration of comics, fantasy, and sci-fi is growing to a twice-a-year affair.
Graffiti artists unite in Flint neighborhood beautification effort
Armed with aerosol cans, artists are able to showcase their creativity while bringing beauty to neighborhoods and streets that have too-long been neglected.
Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs
Thank Crystal Pepperdine for bringing coloring parties to breweries and art shows to grocery stores as part of her mission to build a community where creativity thrives.
Growth Mindset Summit returns to Flint today
Hear Travis Thomas, who spearheads the “Yes, and” campaign, and Trevor Ragan, founder of Train Ugly, at the event. Both have extensive experience helping professional athletes, business leaders, and students reach their full potential.
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.
Fashions from bygone era return at Boutique on the Bricks
Nancy DeKatch saw vintage shops popping up in bigger cities. She kept wondering why doesn't Flint have stores like that? Then, she thought: Why not open one herself?
