Imagine this: It’s October 2012, and 20 enthusiastic community members are gathered in the iconic Lunch Studio in downtown Flint after hours. They’re eager to hear the dreams and ideas Continue Reading
Flint Bishop Airport (FNT) is the gateway to our community. If air travel is the preferred choice and if they fly local, then FNT is where their journey begins. We Continue Reading
“And” is an apt title for the story of Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) engagement with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance to expand economic opportunity within the region. Economic Continue Reading
So often the innerworkings of nonprofit organizations are misunderstood. Nonprofits always show up for the situation. Whether it’s raising funds for football uniforms, supporting veterans navigate homelessness, becoming a big Continue Reading
The history of the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is rooted in education, and it is at the heart of what we do. Founded in 1928 as a community art Continue Reading
After almost five years of planning, three years of construction, and an incalculable number of hours spent by our staff and contractors, the new Sloan Museum of Discovery will finally Continue Reading
More than five years of planning, fundraising and hard work will culminate with the grand re-opening of Flint Public Library on May 19. The Library Board voted in 2019 to Continue Reading
(Above and below: photos of the former Buick City property, one of the largest brownfield sites in Michigan) Let’s start with a scenario. You own a company, maybe a small Continue Reading
Michigan is the automotive hub of the world, and Flint is “Vehicle City.” For over a century, this community and our state have been at the center of all things Continue Reading
I am Detroit born and raised and wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when I moved to Flint to head up the Downtown Development Authority. In the few months I’ve Continue Reading
