Well before Sheldon T. Banks became successful he promised himself one thing: He would never turn his back on Flint. And he has been true to his word. In fact, the Flint native is extending his footprint in the city through the expansion of one of his businesses, Serenity Funeral Chapel. For those who know […]
Flint and other areas of Michigan could soon experience a cyber explosion – in the best kind of way. Small businesses, government employees, internet technology professionals and students from kindergarten through 12th grade will all see doors to information and opportunity opened with an initiative Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to announce today. Snyder is […]
They’re regarded as the most intriguing generation in decades. Throughout the country millennials have become associated with everything from entrepreneurship to advanced technical knowledge. Loosely defined as adults born after 1980, millennials are emerging as leaders and visionaries in their communities, including Flint. Mayor Karen Weaver will host a “Millennial Day” reception from 6 p.m. […]
The first of three new grocery stores slated for development in North Flint has opened. The ribbon cutting at Hamady Complete Food Center represents yet another sign of the city’s recovery, says Michigan Works! Executive Karen Hemphill, who headed efforts to fill more than 100 new jobs available at the store located in the Hallwood […]
Alex and Natalie Kadie believe in helping hands – the husband-wife duo is celebrating their first commercial venture, Eight Ten Nail Bar. Represented by decades of its team’s combined nail grooming experience, the shop fills a service niche in the increasingly busy blocks of South Saginaw Street downtown. As the only business of its kind […]
Flint is emerging as a city where great ideas come to life as entrepreneurs and large companies open new businesses, share their inspiration with others and add to the city’s growth. That’s helping change the perception of a city that has been challenged by the water crisis and the economic fallout caused by a shrinking […]
Stepping through the door of X, Flint native and developer Phil Shaltz’ newly opened downtown lounge, is a bit like time travel. The mellow mood and social vibe hovering in the space between smooth tunes by Nancy Wilson, Frank Sinatra and other vocal greats is reminiscent of the speakeasy era that helped inspired the owner’s […]
What can one economic development expert do in 365 days? For the City of Flint’s Economic Development Director Roderick Miller, the question represents an exciting opportunity. For Miller, who developed a reputation as a turnaround expert with a passion for helping distressed communities, leading Flint’s redevelopment is a dream challenge. His plan for restoring economic […]
It’s one thing to have a concept, but quite another to make the concept reality. Especially when it comes to business, visions that lack planning, support or resources can quickly fade into disappointment. 100K Ideas, a Flint non-profit devoted to helping innovators and entrepreneurs create marketable ideas and services, is celebrating the acceptance of its […]
The momentum for growth in Flint and Genesee County is there. We’ve seen it and written about it at TheHUB Flint. In order to get a little more detail about the growth we went to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce website to check out what was discussed at its 2018 Annual Meeting themed […]