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 […]
Headlines have a profound impact on the economic health and well-being of Flint. Good news peaks investor interest and investment, creates an overall uptick in community satisfaction and shapes public perceptions in Flint and beyond. At TheHUB Flint, we recognize our news coverage shapes public perceptions here at home and beyond. That’s why we are […]
Flint and Genesee County are among areas in 18 states approved for federal support that could help boost job creation and economic improvement. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service approved Michigan’s application for Opportunity Zones, communities eligible for tax benefits designed to improve the quality of life for their residents by […]
One of Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II’s favorite scriptures is Psalms 46:10, “Be still and know that He is God.” So when, two years ago, he heard the Lord’s still, small voice call him from his ministry at the First Baptist Church in Lexington, NC, to the pastorship of the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle in Flint, […]