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 Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce received a $36,000 grant from Michigan Economic Development Corporation to get the former Delphi site at Dort Highway and Robert T. Longway ready for development and to help market the property to prospective buyers.
Dr. R. Roderic Abbott Medical Education Center is named in honor of the renowned local oncologist who for 40 years served patients in Flint. Even after retirement and until his death, the Cancer Centers of America depended on Dr. Abbott's expertise to review and evaluate experimental cancer protocols.
The new signature event is considered Catholic Charities' fundraising event of the year. More than 50 unique chairs crafted by local groups, artists and students from Catholic schools throughout the community will be up for auction during the event on Saturday, Nov. 9.
The community is invited to participate in The Maisha (Life) Urithi (Legacy) dance and drum workshops Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at the historic Masonic Temple in downtown Flint — or check out the Kuungana concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at UM-Flint's Theatre.
Now in its seventh year, Blueberry Ambassadors say they've been inspired to make kindness a lifestyle through participation in the program founded by Flint businessman Phil Shaltz.
Social Cycling Flint is a diverse group of cyclists that work to improve bicycle culture by encouraging anyone and everyone to join and ride. It hosts weekly evening rides in the spring, summer and fall — including a Halloween-themed ride at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24.
Willie Artis founded Genesee Packaging in 1979 in Flint — a key part of his journey from poverty to trailblazing entrepreneur. The public is invited to a book signing of his new biography 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Mott Community College's downtown Culinary Arts Institute.
Nino Sapone came on board at Bishop as deputy director in March. He was hired following a national search and brought with him more than 25 years experience in the airport industry.
Here’s how you can see them all. The location of each of the city’s 100 murals (a few more are on the way yet this year) can be seen and explored at this interactive map — thanks to detailed information provided by the Flint Public Art Project.
Matt and Katie Bach are soon-to-be Flint residents. Their journey to buying a home in Flint is being featured in an upcoming episode of HGTV’s “House Hunters.” Here they share why they decided to move to the city.
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