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 […]
Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It doesn’t take long to realize that indeed the 23-year-old’s response doesn’t stem from cockiness, but a healthy sense of self-awareness. Or, that his proclamation is shared by many of his peers across the city. […]
From her office at Metro Community Development, Emily Doerr and the staff of the nonprofit organization look at Flint’s housing and community development with optimistic yet realistic eyes, realizing that it will take years of hard word, investment and innovation to develop a strong home base from which Flint and its residents will grow. If […]
Philip Loving is putting Flint on the map. The Walk N Art founder is getting ready to showcase his creations at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February. It’s not the first time the Flint-based shoe designer will attend, but he is just as excited as he was last year. “It’s amazing. My success has […]
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 […]
Lev Hunter is creating a better Flint one cup of coffee at a time. “When you come to see me, it’s never “‘here’s your coffee, thanks and have a good day,’” says the owner of The Daily Brew. “I’m going to talk to you. I’m going to teach you about coffee and how I’m making […]
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 […]
Women in Flint and Genesee County are propelling themselves to new heights. Their numbers are impressive: At 5,500 and growing, they are helping fuel Michigan’s ranking at the top of the nation for the growth of women-owned firms since 2014. The HUB Flint will highlight some of these achievers in the coming weeks. Meet Deria […]
He’s the guy everyone wants to arrive first to a party and be among the last to leave. That’s the kind of celebrity open-format DJ Peter McFray brings to Flint, whose “it” factor is rising. Heard week nights on Flint Club 93.7, McFray is a part of Flint’s growing circle of high value influencers whose mere […]
Women in Flint and Genesee County are propelling themselves to new heights. Their numbers are impressive: At 5,500 and growing, they are helping fuel Michigan’s ranking at the top of the nation for the growth of women-owned firms since 2014. The HUB Flint will highlight some of these achievers in the coming weeks. Meet Adrian Montague. […]