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Feature Story Local skateboarders are raising money and making much needed repairs at the Flint Skatepark, which opened 10 years ago. Community Development

Meet the volunteers saving Flint's only skatepark

Jake CarahMonday, October 8, 2018
In The News Team Metro Entrepreneurship

Small Business Info Fair to highlight local resources

Scott AtkinsonSunday, July 22, 2018
Feature Story Flint, MI - Thursday, June 7, 2018: Raven Hullum, 14, (left) and Erin Long, 17, creators of Loving Me Inc., have their photograph taken at the Flint Farmers' Market downtown. Entrepreneurship

Flint teens turn artwork, inspirational messages into budding business

Tim GallowaySaturday, June 16, 2018
Feature Story The Flint Trading Company opened in May, showcasing handcrafted art and jewelry. Entrepreneurship

Flint Trading Co. builds new downtown retail space for entrepreneurial artists

Tim GallowayWednesday, May 9, 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 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 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
In The News Porcha Clemons, 27, offers free dance classes for Flint children aged 5 to 19 two days a week. Healthy Communities

Stepping up to offer free dance classes to Flint youth

Shelby CoxWednesday, January 24, 2018
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Economic Development

MADE Institute: Building new beginnings after prison

Marjory RaymerWednesday, December 27, 2017
Feature Story David Ollila, 47, of Linden, is the president and chief innovation officer for Skypoint Ventures and oversees operations at 100K Ideas. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas: A unique innovation hub open to anyone looking to build the next, best business

Tim GallowayTuesday, December 26, 2017
In The News Members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Entrepreneurs Society recently brought back a national award—second place for cross campus involvement from the College Entrepreneurship Organization conference. Entrepreneurship

College entrepreneurs win national award (again)

Bailey WrightMonday, November 20, 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 Nadia Alamah describes herself as a writer, wanderer and wearer of many hats. She gives artists a stage, creates opportunities for collaboration, and provides spaces for inspiration.  Arts and Culture

Nadia Alamah: Putting Flint arts in the spotlight

Jake CarahSaturday, September 23, 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 Chris Szumowicz found his second home for Wildroot Coffee at Woodside Church, remaining in the college and cultural neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Wildroot Coffee finds second home at Woodside Church

Jake CarahThursday, July 20, 2017
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