Entrepreneurship

Flint attorney Dean Yeotis opened Totem Books about a year and a half ago into a vacant former liquor store—tranforming it into a new home for weathered arts and symbol of neighborhood investment.

Totem Books in Flint—an independent bookstore where paper and vinyl classics thrive

It's a place that is as much about community as it is about the books of every genre, real vinyl records, unique art and collectables inside.

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A unique offering at Alabama Fish and Chicken is its "You buy. We fry." option.
Frying it up Southern-style in Flint

Alabama Fish and Chicken ... and 19 sides. 'Nuff said.

Paints, Chalices & Hues is a quickly expanding Flint-based painting party business started by Tamika Hicks because she didn't want to travel to have fun.
Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Paints, Chalices & Hues started simply because owner Tamika Hicks didn't want to travel to have fun—and now she's looking to hire more artists.

Marcus Bieth started as an employee when Flint City T-shirts opened in 2003 and worked his way up to co-owner three years ago.
From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

At Flint City T-shirts, you'll find unique screen printing, hometown love, and a few unicorns. 

Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012.
Angela Stamps—Flint’s driving force (on two wheels)

The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.

Owner Mike Herriman took over the family business from his father and now is joined by two sons and one grandson.
Building family, cars and community at Vern’s

Growing up in Grand Blanc, Mike Herriman admits that there was a time he didn’t even know where Davison road was. Now, Flint is home. And, it is his passion.

Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern.
The ‘remarkable’ way volunteers support Flint high school students

National movement to welcome, encourage, and support students on first day of school spread to Flint—but we made it bigger and better.

The Beauty Box is an eclectic boutique located at 109 E. Third St. in downtown Flint.
A little hidden fashion gem in Flint

“The idea here is to have items that you can’t find anywhere else, but also it's a place to have fun and get ready for the party,” says Mya Adkisson, owner of The Beauty Box.  

Urban Safety Corps, Flint River Watchers Press Conference, May 1, 2017
Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many

The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing. 

“The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.”
Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

15 students will receive training, certifications, job search assistance, career counseling, and up to 30 college credits at no cost or low cost.  

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