Flint Institute of Arts looks back on the past, forward to the future
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
The New Sloan Museum of Discovery – a re-imagined space for the entire community to enjoy and learn
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
Flint Public Library: Transformed and playing a lead role in the community’s migration to the digital age and knowledge economy
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
Brownfields are an untapped asset; they don’t have to be
(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
In Genesee County and across Michigan, Consumers Energy is powering an electric vehicle transformation
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
Downtown Flint’s entrepreneurial spirit helping drive a revitalization that’s transforming the city
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
Putting Michiganders first to power the economy to new highs
The pandemic was hard on all of us, especially on our kids. Every one of us could share stories about the challenges our children faced and the obstacles they overcame. Continue Reading
The Economic Outlook for the Second Half of 2021
Life is largely returning to normal. Masks are no longer required, restaurants are back to 100 percent capacity, and people are beginning to travel again. When will the economy return Continue Reading
Now is the time to think big…really big
Our complex relationship with land is a defining characteristic of our American society. In the not-so-distant past it was viewed virtually unfathomable that the value of land would ever decrease Continue Reading
A thriving Flint & Genesee is dependent on small business
What an exciting time to be in a transitioning community. As the past decades have shifted the look of our downtowns and communities, leaders are focused on rebuilding their communities, Continue Reading