If you are 16-19 years old and a Flint resident Flint & Genesee Education & Talent could have a job for you. The organization aims to fill a variety of seasonal job openings, with work beginning as early as next week for some positions. Applications for these jobs are due immediately. There are nearly 40 […]
Encouraging signs of a return to normal have been popping up around Flint and surrounding areas over the last several months. One of the most encouraging is the return of traditional events and new event pop-ups. This week, it’s the announcement of the Downtown Flint Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at the Riverbank Park (Amphitheatre) in […]
It’s been well documented the number of small businesses which has shuttered over the last year due to COVID-19 has been significant. The minority-owned businesses closure rate (41%) was approximately 2.4 times the general population’s (17%) closure rate. Clearly, this has potentially impacted entrepreneur’s finances. As small business owners grapple with finances and strategic approaches […]
Michigan Small Business Survival grants totaling $4.12 million were awarded to 291 small businesses in the seven-county Region 6. Of those, 96 businesses are in Genesee County, according to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The grants helped businesses to retain 1,138 jobs in the county. Each business received up to $15,000 in much-needed […]