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Feature Story Shift and Floradora opened in May in the corner space of the Capitol Theatre. Economic Development

Downtown Flint seeing dramatic increase in retail businesses

Marjory RaymerWednesday, October 31, 2018
In The News Mike Walsh of Burton begins to paddle down the Flint River at Kayak Flint. Community Development

Here's why kayaking will return to the Flint River

Tim GallowayTuesday, October 9, 2018
In The News Alex and Natalie Kadie own Eight Ten Nail Bar in downtown Flint. Entrepreneurship

Eight Ten: Tough as nails and investing in Flint

Jacob CarahMonday, October 8, 2018
Feature Story Ismeralda Moyet lives in Pontiac, but says she's fallen in love with working in Flint since hiring into the Lear factory at Buick City. Economic Development

A view from the inside of Flint's new Lear manufacturing plant

Jake CarahTuesday, October 2, 2018
In The News Teressa Morris has been selling her baked yummies for more than a decade but opened her storefront just a year ago. Entrepreneurship

Check out Flint's Million Dollar Cookie at The Cookie Jar

Jeff PiechowskiMonday, August 20, 2018
Feature Story Tracey Whelpey, owner of The Lunch Studio, will cede her downtown Flint space to kindred entrepreneurial spirit Tony Vu, owner of MaMang. Entrepreneurship

Two entrepreneurs, two success stories, and the continuing evolution of downtown Flint

Jake CarahFriday, June 8, 2018
In The News Kristin Stevenson, of the City of Flint’s Planning and Development office holds a sign for the Flint Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, in downtown Flint. Community Development

$30-million development focuses on Flint 'choice'

Jake CarahThursday, May 24, 2018
Feature Story Flint, MI - Friday, February 2, 2018: As he rounds the edges of his project, Flint resident Mike Callahan checks to make sure his progress is even and smooth at Factory Two in Flint. Community Development

Flint's makerspace: See inside Factory Two

Tim GallowayTuesday, May 1, 2018
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, January 30, 2018: A view of the sweeping press box overlooking the ice at the Dort Federal Event Center. Community Development

Multimillion dollar investment restores Flint event center

Tim GallowayTuesday, April 24, 2018
In The News The new Lear Corp. plant in Flint is located on a portion of the former Buick City site. Economic Development

Why Lear chose Flint for new plant and 600 jobs

Marjory RaymerThursday, April 5, 2018
In The News Ann Werring sells her creations at vintage markets and through her Etsy shop, 1HeavenSentDesigns. Arts and Culture

Mott Park mompreneur carves out her own business

Mary Rempel Friday, March 30, 2018
Feature Story Flint SOUP founder Adrian Montague speaks with a patron at the Flint SOUP event in January 2018 at the Church of the Harvest International in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Living up to a family legacy through a commitment to local change

Bruce EdwardsFriday, March 2, 2018
In The News Talicia Campbell, owner of Chef Telly, receives congratulations after winning the microgrant at the Flint SOUP event in January. Entrepreneurship

Inside Flint SOUP: $800 win funds kitchen, licensing for Chef Telly

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Charma Dompreh presents her business, Charma's Green Chips, at Flint SOUP during the October event at Factory Two in Flint. Entrepreneurship

Feeding startups: Flint SOUP funds $25,000 to entrepreneurs in five years

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, February 7, 2018
In The News The brisket is the star attraction at Ginaz BBQ Kitchen, but rib tips and barbecue chicken tacos are also top sellers. Entrepreneurship

Ginaz BBQ Kitchen, a fresh take on old-school smoked brisket, layer it hot and sweet

Jake CarahFriday, February 2, 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
In The News “With the skills that I've learned with the CNC (manufacturing equipment), I've got three companies who are really interested and ready to hire me on the spot once I finish the program,” says Steve Terry, a student in MCC's Workforce Development Prog Higher Education

MCC Workforce Development to train workers for new Lear plant in Flint

Bailey WrightMonday, January 15, 2018
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