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In The News Flint and Genesee Literacy Network hosts a tutor training session in 2018, drawing 57 volunteers to be better educated on how to improve literacy. Volunteerism

First-of-its-kind tutor training to boost adult literacy in Flint area

Shelby CoxMonday, February 5, 2018
In The News The leadership team at SIPI, which currently has contracts to provide training and to help local organizations build success. Economic Development

Building Flint's social enterprise and investment systems

Bailey WrightWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Bruce Sowles, 53, of Flint, carries a tray of fresh donuts to prepare them for delivery at Blueline Donuts, inside of Carriage Town Ministries. Community Development

Blueline Donuts: Not your average fritterOperated by Carriage Town Ministries, Blueline Donuts employs homeless shelter residents

Tim GallowayTuesday, January 16, 2018
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What you need to know if you want a job at the new Lear plant in Flint

Marjory RaymerMonday, January 15, 2018
In The News Students at Educare Flint sing, "The Ants Go Marching" during the grand opening celebration Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Kids and Education

Flint, Michigan is changing the world. Again.

Marjory RaymerThursday, December 14, 2017
Feature Story GoodBoy Clothing textile expert Tameka Davis, 37, of Flint, stitches tags into new shirts that are headed to the showroom at the new GoodBoy Clothing storefront in downtown Flint. Economic Development

GoodBoy Clothing: A brand, a store, an attitude. Flint made. Flint style.

Tim GallowayMonday, November 13, 2017
Feature Story Article One is a Flint-based startup where business is flourishing. It provides Italian, handcrafted, vintage-inspired glasses to 300 independent optometrists nationwide.  Entrepreneurship

Article One: A unique Flint startup with sights set on changing the eyewear industry (and the world)

Jake CarahSaturday, September 30, 2017
In The News The 2017 class of Diplomat Fellows pose with CEO Phil Hagerman. Community Development

What a difference a summer makes: Diplomat Fellows report on Flint experience

Makenzie SchroederMonday, August 14, 2017
In The News North Flint Reinvestment Corp is looking to begin construction in 2018 on property across the street from Eagle’s Nest Academy on West Pierson Road. The other new grocery operated by Fresh Start CDC Inc. is eying North Saginaw and Hamilton streets as Economic Development

Why this grocery store initiative means so much to Flint

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Senegal Tuklor Williams sees the need for a grocery store closer to home. Neighborhoods

A neighbor's perspective: Flint grocery store initiative

Jake CarahFriday, August 11, 2017
In The News Local agencies now are recruiting to fill more than 80 paid AmeriCorps positions in the Flint area. Community Development

AmeriCorps looks to hire 80 for Flint programs

Erin ConeyFriday, July 28, 2017
In The News Diplomat1 Community Development

Best and brightest young minds drawn to Flint for Diplomat Fellowship program

Marjory RaymerFriday, July 21, 2017
In The News I-69-region Economic Development

$30,000 in prize money for small businesses, startups up for grabs

Makenzie SchroederWednesday, June 28, 2017
In The News 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. Arts and Culture

Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Makenzie SchroederWednesday, May 24, 2017
In The News 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. Entrepreneurship

From sweeping floors to co-owner, Marcus Bieth builds a business and his city

Allie PowersWednesday, May 17, 2017
In The News “The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.” Economic Development

Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

Jake CarahSunday, April 30, 2017
In The News Fat Boi BBQ serves up ribs, turkey, sausage and chicken at 6801 N. Saginaw St. in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Fatboi Style BBQ in Flint: Tastes like smoke is painted on

Jake CarahMonday, April 24, 2017
In The News Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot. Technology and Innovation

The rise of the robotsA dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Tom WickhamWednesday, April 19, 2017
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