Flint is rapidly becoming a technology hub as more people work together to tinker, learn, create, and connect while bringing new innovations to life. Factory Two has become just the place for fostering the entrepreneurial and inspirational environment driving new technologies with its Flint Tech Meetup series. The next one is June 10 at Factory Two, 129 […]
Flint-based Factory Two is a hive of sorts. Credited for attracting growing numbers tech-based individuals who come to discuss industry trends, try on innovations and check out new employment pathways, the center is known to swarm with activity when the right influencers are in the room. This month, Flint-based CAD Fx executives and Andy Watchorn will be among […]
A $1.4 million building development is expected to generate new retail activity downtown. The former Perry drugstore site at South Saginaw and Second streets will house four new businesses, following renovations to the 9,000-square-foot structure, due for completion in March. Additional shops, totaling six and generating about 15 full-time jobs, are part of the vision […]
Aaron Bigler was searching for the perfect groomsmens’ gifts before his wedding to Ashley Kassuba, but he wanted the gifts to reflect his roots in the community. “I wanted something that was, at least, made locally, that would maybe have some amount of local materials,” says Bigler. “I wanted something that represented my upbringing and […]
Technology entrepreneurs and other members of the business community will have another opportunity to network and exchange ideas Nov. 13. The next Tech Meetup will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Factory Two, 129 North Grand Traverse in Flint. Guest speakers will include Athena McKay, of Flint Eats, Lie Njie, of Technology […]
A walk through the University Avenue Corridor (UAC) today looks much different than it did five years ago. With Kettering University leading the way, the neighborhood residents and businesses are making a positive change and taking pride in their communities. Kettering has been an integral part of the Flint community for nearly a century and […]
While not typically known as extroverts, techies can enjoy an occasional get-together as much as the next person. Flint-area tech aficionados, entrepreneurs and even those looking to explore their inner-techie can step out to mingle and network at the launch of Factory Two’s New Tech Collaborative Meetup at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at 129 North […]
Sometimes we get so busy looking for places to vacation we forget there is so much to do and see on our hometowns. The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau has a solution for that. On July 14 it will present the sixth annual “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town.” It can be […]
There are real-world solutions right here in our community to some of the biggest public safety concerns in Flint. On June 2, three teams will compete in the Flint City Smart City Reverse Pitch Competition at Factory Two. They will vie for more than $30,000 in prizes and the opportunity to apply their concepts into […]
Got a gigabit idea to improve safety in Flint? Want to pitch it and maybe earn dollars? Here’s your chance to brainstorm those ideas and develop solutions for safety problems facing Flint and win prizes for your plan. It all starts with the Flint Smart City Initiative’s Ideation Event for public safety solutions this Friday, […]