Flint Food Works: Fueling local food entrepreneurs
Aliz Mendoza had the dream and determination; she just needed the know-how to bring the idea to life. That’s where Flint Food Works stepped in. “Flint Food Works took me Continue Reading
Game (still) on: CANUSA’S 66-year tradition
It begins with a 245-mile marathon from Canada to downtown Flint and only gets better from there. The CANUSA Games – a three-day sporting competition between amateur athletes from Flint Continue Reading
Eight Weeks in Flint: MSU’s Study Away Program
Jacob Pickett grew up in Flint, but it took a summer internship here to really appreciate his hometown. “I love how the internship program sheds light on the positives of Continue Reading
It takes a village: Building a community for veterans
Sacred Heart Veteran Village is more than just housing. “It’s really a place to learn and grow and heal,” said Gerri Lajewski, director of development at Catholic Charities of Shiawassee Continue Reading
Bespoke bags and second chances: Flint’s 1:Eleven Leather Goods
Miracle McGlown really hopes Michelle Obama likes his gift. Oh … and Barack, too. “I worked a long time creating a bag that fits her style of fashion and I Continue Reading
The road less taken: A Flushing apple orchard’s organic journey
Almar Orchards takes apple eating personally. “We know our apples are going into lunch boxes and being used to make applesauce and pies and snacks. So, it’s really important to Continue Reading
Flint & Genesee’s Top 10 Employers
From mentoring programs and meditation rooms to condensed work weeks and leadership training, top companies in Flint & Genesee are prioritizing the employee experience in 2023. And — for 10 Continue Reading
Genesee County fuels growth for Detroit-area businesses
If Ryan LaFontaine has said it once, he’s said it a hundred times: Genesee County is the place to be. “I absolutely love living and owning businesses in Genesee County Continue Reading
Everyone welcome: Accessibility, inclusivity at center of Flint & Genesee visitor experience
All Andi Lau wanted was a place where her grandson, who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), could be himself. “The Flint Children’s Museum is where Noah learned to share and build Continue Reading
Digging into the data: Where does the region need to improve to move ‘Forward Together?’
Attracting new residents — and holding on to the talented workers already here — is a critical step toward a vibrant future for Genesee County, experts say. That’s why the Continue Reading