Before and After: $8.3-million investment transforms historic Flint building
Check out the major overhaul inside the newly reopened Swayze Court Apartments and see how they are adding to blooming Grand Traverse District Neighborhood.
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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Bread Basket in Flint: Full of pita and pride
Munch on some delicious homemade goods that use the same secret family recipes that have been handed down for generations and take a listen: "Flint people—real Flint people—are tough."
Local comic taps network to bring stand up to downtown Flint
Once a month, laughs take center stage at Soggy Bottom Bar thanks to a determined local comedian.
Looking for the next great innovation
UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.
Investing in Flint: A corner store and so much more
University Market is staying open and rebuilding after unlikely setback
7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee County
Take a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame
6 facts about Flint and Genesee County’s economy that you should know (but probably don’t)
Job losses? Declining income? Plummeting home values? Think again.
Krystal Jo’s in Flint: A deep sense of community with a side of sausage gravy
If you’re going for a signature dish, order the Classic Country Omelette. For lunch, go with the Olive Burger (add pepper jack). And, stay for the stories.
Flint’s creative outlet: The Greater Flint Creative Alliance
Working to revitalize Flint through “collective, creative action" and giving artists of all mediums a stage for 15 years.
Table and Tap adding more tables, taps and eats, too
Downtown Flint urban barbecue doubles in size, revamps its management team, and brings back its award-winning, crispy mac and cheese.
Bread Basket in Flint: Full of pita and pride
Munch on some delicious homemade goods that use the same secret family recipes that have been handed down for generations and take a listen: "Flint people—real Flint people—are tough."
Local comic taps network to bring stand up to downtown Flint
Once a month, laughs take center stage at Soggy Bottom Bar thanks to a determined local comedian.
Looking for the next great innovation
UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.
Investing in Flint: A corner store and so much more
University Market is staying open and rebuilding after unlikely setback
7 women heroes from Flint and Genesee County
Take a look at the newest inductees into Genesee Women's Hall of Fame
6 facts about Flint and Genesee County’s economy that you should know (but probably don’t)
Job losses? Declining income? Plummeting home values? Think again.
Krystal Jo’s in Flint: A deep sense of community with a side of sausage gravy
If you’re going for a signature dish, order the Classic Country Omelette. For lunch, go with the Olive Burger (add pepper jack). And, stay for the stories.
Flint’s creative outlet: The Greater Flint Creative Alliance
Working to revitalize Flint through “collective, creative action" and giving artists of all mediums a stage for 15 years.
Table and Tap adding more tables, taps and eats, too
Downtown Flint urban barbecue doubles in size, revamps its management team, and brings back its award-winning, crispy mac and cheese.
