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.

The pita uses a secret family recipe and it is the best seller at the Bread Basket in Flint.

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."

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Seth Addison, poses on the stage after Comedy Night at Soggy Bottom Bar, in Flint. The usual roster includes 8 comics from the surrounding area every third Monday of the month.
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.

University of Michigan students tour the Ferris Wheel Innovation Hub in downtown Flint as part of their research in the Social Impact Challenge
Looking for the next great innovation

UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.

The Fanous family continues to invest in Flint—and is now rebuilding after a car plowed into their business. Shown here is Elias, who owns University Market, and his father George, who often works there.
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.

The Classic Country Omelette at Krystal Jo's features sausage gravy, bacon, beff, jalapeno, cheese, onions and green peppers all wrapped up with fresh eggs.
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.

A typical Creative Alliance meeting brings together painters, photographers, singers, poets to display their talents.  
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.

Smoked salmon is a new addition to the menu at Table and Tap.
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.

Never underestimate Flint kids

Flint Water Crisis prompts 'Flint Kids Are' campaign to make sure Flint's youngest see their full potential.

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