Flint is home to more than 75 fashion-focused businesses whose owners strive to keep pace with ever-changing market demands. Among the most visible is Kala Wilburn, the founder of her original clothing line Fannie Lucille as well as Flint Vehicle City Fashion Week and its signature Fashion Against Violence event, which she launched to raise […]
Thinking and acting regionally is at the center of economic resurgence efforts throughout the country and, now, it’s a part of the mission of Flint and Genesee County Forward Together Steering Committee, who will be working in tandem to create a roadmap for regional prosperity. The 24-member group, which represents a unique partnership between the […]
Who doesn’t have an idea for a small business these days? A common question is how to get started. The City of Flint’s Economic Development Department hopes to help put would-be entrepreneurs on the path of success with real-world advice at its upcoming, six-week “Small Business Entrepreneur Program.” “This small business program is an extension […]
Fostering shared interest in economic development, growth and prosperity is a good idea and a model that TheHUB Flint stands squarely behind. In order for Flint and Genesee County communities to grow, development must be inclusionary of everyone. That’s the premise of the new Forward Together initiative, which aims to create alignment and momentum between […]
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our neighborhoods, if not our saving grace. Step inside and you’ll discover a passionate group of truly unique individuals who not only contribute to our local economy, but keep Flint from becoming a city of look-alike, cookie-cutter establishments. Local business owners add character to our street corners, strengthen our […]
In Kala Wilburn’s world fashion isn’t just about flowing garments and colorful fabrics. The intricate industry behind memorable runway show highlights and glamorous galas is at the heart of Wilburn’s ongoing efforts and professional advocacy. As a major goal of next month’s annual Vehicle City Fashion Week, she’ll feature designers with whom she can collaborate, […]
Flint will be elevated as a center of urban streetwear this Saturday, July 14, as the FASHIONHUB collective showcases pieces from some of Flint’s top designers in an outdoor street fashion show at Flint’s Alley Fest. The FASHIONHUB collective show will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the Ferris Wheel’s Fashion Stage. It will exemplify the strength of […]
Alexandra’s Creative Planning and Marketplace. It’s a name Alexandra Moore felt suited her business to a T. Despite its length, the busy Flint-based entrepreneur wanted something that encapsulated all that she does. Working a day job and tending to a family of five gave her more responsibility than is found in most job descriptions. She […]
The energy was hard to describe. The networking was at fever pitch and the camaraderie so thick, it could be cut with a knife. No, it wasn’t the a summit of world leaders, but of local ones, gathered at the First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church for the GoGetHER Conference, the first of its kind in […]
You can make it. That was a central theme of Flint’s recent GoGetHER Conference, which showcased the success stories of women like Naturalicious Hair Care Products Founder & CEO Gwen Jimmere. As an unemployed, single mother, Jimmere launched her national business with only $32 in assets and a desperate mandate to support her young son. […]