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.

Free turkey dinner serving hope to Flint families

Well of Hope will host more than 50 volunteers from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Center of Hope to serve families a complete turkey dinner with dressing, macaroni and cheese, yams and all the fixings. Oh, and there will also be socks. Lots and lots of socks. 

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African American Film Series returns to Flint Institute of Arts for 5th year

The 5th Annual African American Series by Communities First and Flint Institute of Arts will showcase monthly, feature films that are sure to entertain and spark cultural discussion to all who watch them.

$100K helps let Whaley kids be kids

Whaley Children's Center has received a $100,000 donation from the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Memorial Fund that will go toward further supporting the educational, medical, extracurricular, and holiday needs of the children. 

Genesee District Library announces Black History Month Brunch honorees

The Genesee District Library will honor former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, teacher Melinda Anderson, and advocate Recco Richardson at its annual Black History Month brunch in February.

The failed American Dream: Lessons from Flint’s Civic Park neighborhood

A neighborhood with a rich history, built through and decimated by inequity. A neighborhood that today is determined to create its own destiny.

Trenton Warner, a student at the Genesee Career Institute, won $2,000 for his winning greeting card design.
Stress–relieving greeting card with bubble wrap earns Genesee Career Institute student top award

Have a friend in need of stress relief? With the POP POP POP of bubble wrap, Bendle High School senior Trenton Warner came up with an award-winning way to help.  

Nutrition initiative creates health habits among Flint kids

All 13,000 students in the city are receiving a booklet with five $5 gift certificates to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Flint Farmers' Market. 

$250K grant jumpstarts home renovation, resale on Flint’s northside

Metro Community Development, Genesee County Land Bank, a youth workforce readiness program and the Consumers Energy Foundation have partnered to rehabilitate vacant homes on the northside of Flint into safe, affordable housing for resale to income-eligible homebuyers.

Video A 3-minute tour of Flint’s murals

Our readers asked for it, so here it is: A slideshow video featuring Flint's new murals. We hope you like the video … but even more so, we hope you go see these massive art installations for yourself. Nothing beats seeing a four-story painting in real life.  

Grand Blanc High School graduates at their 2019 commencement.
Program to help Genesee County students, parents seek college aid

Genesee County College and Career Access Network is working to raise awareness of FAFSA — which determines college financial aid — and helping local students and families complete the application. 

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