It’s all that….and more, according to a growing group of loyal Prime Eight Ten supporters, who appreciate what founder and restauranteur Raymond Tyler brings to Flint and Genesee County’s dining scene. Although the restaurant is only able to offer curbside pick-up services at this time, Prime plans to feature entertainment alongside its steak, lobster and […]
Faith is something Damontai Richard wants to see more of throughout Flint and Genesee Country area. The 24 year-old entrepreneur, Fame fashion show producer, model and entertainer knows an awful lot about the importance of it having survived a sexual assault and other violence. Recovery takes faith. courage and support, according to Richard, who aims […]
There’s a back story behind every entrepreneur, particularly in Flint, the birthplace of a new creative class that is showing that there is more underneath the hood of the city than its automotive culture. Two of its serial entrepreneurs — Beats X Beers Founder Brandon Corder and Eight One Zero Founder James Thigpen, Jr.— recently […]
Everyone is ready to emerge from COVID-19, particularly Flint residents who have been among the nation’s hardest hit by the pandemic. The immediate and heightened need for products, services and employment is overwhelming. Although Flint’s small business owners are beginning to rally, they are dependent on its citizenry for support. According to published reports more […]
If you want to get ahead, you are not alone. Many families do. That’s a part of the motivation behind the ‘Moving You Forward Expo,’ which will steer local residents to resources they need to make a better tomorrow for themselves, Flint and Genesee County. Metro Community Development, along with partners Michigan State Housing Development […]
There’s continued momentum behind the ecosystem that is driving growth in Flint and Genesee County. Its downtown is booming, with dozens of developments from the Hilton Garden Inn, Mott Community College’s Culinary Art’s Institute and the newly renovated Perry Building, now home to tenant anchor ELGA Credit Union to The Marketplace, a mixed-use housing and […]
It’s fall harvest time and some of season’s tastiest crops will be among the nutrious food available during mobile pantry hours set for October at locations throughout the city. Flint families may get nutritious food that can limit the effects of lead exposure, which are rich in calcium, vitamin C and iron. Food available in October will include […]
While many Michigan’s urban cities’ economic recovery programs have gained momentum, there is concern those efforts may not be moving fast enough or are far enough along. Visibility is often a problem. Investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, builders and other critical stakeholders need to “see” incentives, in order to “seize” them, according to development experts […]
There’s no shortage of talented cooks in Flint and Genesee County. In the last five years, residents happily witnessed a steady stream of food-based businesses move from home-based kitchen counter operations to mobile food truck and bricks and mortar locations. That’s a good thing, according to area small business advocates like Sean Gartland. The certified […]
Due to a loss in pressure and possible bacterial contanmination in the City of Flint water supply, the city has issued an immediate boil water advisory for residents in the Briar Hill area between Westwood Parkway and Parkway Drive. Officials are recommending that as a precautionary measure, that individuals do not drink water without boiling […]