For the past decade, small businesses have become an increasingly important staples of Flint’s economic future. Now, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought much of these businesses to a screeching halt. Metro Community Development (MCD) wants to help those business get the capital they need to survive so they can reopen when the time comes […]
Detroit native Johnny Knott arrived in Flint around 1986. By 2009, he had purchased his first home, which was built in 1906. It needed new windows (and some other minor repairs), but when his income drastically took a downturn due to an illness his wife suffered, he had to prioritize. Then, last year, a church […]
A lot has been said about fathers in cities like Flint throughout the years, and not all of it positive. The stereotype of absent dads in many communities can often overshadow the everyday contributions that loving, dedicated men and mentors provide without fanfare or publicity. Flint has no shortage of exemplary fathers and male leaders, […]
Fenton Winery and Brewery will be among craft brewers participating in Explore Flint & Genesee’s Craft Beer Scene tour on June 15. Tickets are still available, but must be purchased in advance of the event. Tour stops include Redline Brewing Company, LLC , Fenton Winery & Brewery and Tenacity Brewing. Visit the event page to register or for additional information. […]
If you live in the city you might have noticed some positive changes. More Flint businesses are setting up shop downtown, home values are rising and neighborhoods are buzzing with new life. Even national perception of the city is changing: Flint was recently named one of U.S. News and World Report’s “125 Best Places to […]