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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 Richard Lipp created the plaster designs and Joe Katrinic, Jr., lead painting efforts to restore the Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

How unique, generations-old talents rebuilt Flint's historic Capitol Theatre

Mary RempelWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Flint, MI - Tuesday, November 21, 2017: Workers put the finishing touches on the entryway of the new Educare Center in Flint. Kids and Education

This new Flint school could shape early childhood education nationwide

Tim GallowayMonday, December 4, 2017
Development News Water sprayed on a demolition site creates a rainbow at at Clio and Pierson roads in 2018. Neighborhoods

These 6 longtime Flint eyesores soon will be dust

Marjory RaymerWednesday, November 22, 2017
Development News south flint community plan Community Development

New housing development coming to Flint—could be first of three

Jake CarahMonday, November 20, 2017
In The News Eureka and Sean McCormick of Flushing study a work by Stefan Davidek at Bucham Gallery in 2017. Arts and Culture

Flint's downtown ArtWalk: 20-plus venues, a few thousand fans, and art galore every month

Bruce EdwardsWednesday, November 8, 2017
Feature Story Full-time employee Nicole Zepp assembles a Stormy Kromer vest. Zepp says she has personally utilized almost every program offered at St. Luke's including New Paths, food pantry, employment prep, and the literacy program. Economic Development

Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint

Bruce EdwardsFriday, October 6, 2017
In The News The new Lear manufacturing plant will supply seats to GM's Flint Assembly plant, where Silverado and Sierra trucks are produced. Pictured here is the interior of the 2016 Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty truck. Economic Development

This is what Flint workers will build in new Lear plant

Makenzie SchroederSunday, October 1, 2017
In The News Behind the scenes of Floradora, another business operated by Meghan Hoffman helps give women new beginning. Entrepreneurship

It looks like a flower shop, but dig a little deeper: Floradora helps rebuild lives

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
Feature Story Married just five years, Mark and Meghan Hoffman just launched their fifth Flint business. Entrepreneurship

Building a business empire (and marriage) in Flint

Makenzie SchroederMonday, September 11, 2017
In The News Crystal Pepperdine, executive director of Flint Handmade, says: “Creativity is one of the things that make people, people.” Entrepreneurship

Flint Handmade stitches together a network of artist entrepreneurs

Bailey WrightThursday, August 24, 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 Soul Foundry is the brain-child of Flint’s own Ashley Peacock. It is a recording studio crafted by hometown hands and showcasing hometown talent.  Arts and Culture

Flint recording studio exec: 'I cannot predict the future, but I suspect it will be magnificent'

Tyler RigdonWednesday, July 12, 2017
In The News Latina Restaurant and Pizzeria is known for its lasagna, pizza and antipasto. Entrepreneurship

Latina’s, a food family, for Flint families

Jake CarahSaturday, June 17, 2017
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