From the outside, Paul’s Pipe Shop & Pipe Hospital in Flint looks like an ordinary smoke shop. But inside it’s a pipe wonderland with close to a million handcrafted and machine-cut pipes and a pipe museum, believed to be unrivaled in Michigan or anywhere in the nation. The late Paul T. Spaniola originally founded the […]
Flint Sprint involves a wide variety of projects that serve a diverse group of community organizations and their constituents. “Flint Sprint will have a great impact on the well-being of our community from improved customer service delivery to better access to health and wellness, more resources for small businesses and increased literacy among toddlers,” says […]
For George Wilkinson, the journey has been full-circle. A Flint native, his career and travels through the corporate world groomed him for a return home many would say put him in a key position at a crucial time. As group vice president for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Wilkinson helps guide the vision […]
David Tarver has big ideas to revitalize urban cities like Flint and Detroit. He imagines cities where people can create businesses, make money and create jobs for others to fulfill their dreams. “You see a lot of activity and discussion around entrepreneurship in the past few years, but most of that entrepreneurship activity hasn’t been […]
With a nod to its past and an eye on its future, Cafe’ Rhema is grounded in Flint’s recovery efforts. Although it adorns itself in 1920s motif, the place has a modern mindset and mission to move Flint forward. Recently celebrating a three-year anniversary, the popular spot for beverages, meals and cultural gatherings exemplifies the […]
It’s a community hub and an oasis for many Flint residents, who appreciate its owner’s refreshing commitment to create a friendly, welcoming environment for all. While the Healthy Dollar store offers the typical range of dollar store merchandise, it also embodies the warm, open spirit that has characterized Flint for decades. You may enter its […]
As a foster child from Niagara Falls, N.Y., Oaklin Mixon found himself a long way from home. Years later, at 32, he credits the once-unfamiliar surroundings of Flint with not only nurturing his personal development, but with fueling his professional vision. Mixon, founder of GoodBoy Clothing, has adapted to Flint’s environment as much as the […]