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 […]
Some companies can’t fit the exact number offices they need in their space. Sometimes co-workers just don’t get along. Some offices might not have enough walls. Divide by Design says it can solve those problems and recreate their space. It provides an ultra-flexible wall that can be added to any space that needs more rooms. […]
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 […]
Nearly 40 local entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses and students moved into their new co-working digs at the Ferris Wheel building, the latest indicator of Flint’s attractive small business culture. The new entrants join an entrepreneurial class of downtown business ventures that now tops 100, according to a recent TheHUB Flint audit. Published earlier this month the […]
Continued signs of growth signal Flint’s resilience and are laying the groundwork for Michigan’s next comeback city story. That was the buzz of side conversations occurring at the recent 2017 Art of Achievement Awards event. The question in the room wasn’t whether Flint and Genesee County investments were going to continue, but rather how stakeholders […]
Pick up any paper across the country of late and news about Flint is more than likely there—and it’s not always positive. This week though, the city came together to keep “Moving Flint Forward,” the catchy motto on the homepage for Flint Homecoming 2017, a two-day event, August 16th and 17th that brought business, community, […]
“Manager of corporate social responsibility” seems more like a foundation official’s title than a medical supplier employee’s position. But, at Diplomat, philanthropic and neighborhood investment are part of a broader mission beyond filling prescriptions. As Diplomat’s manager of corporate social responsibility, Adrian Walker and his colleagues regard community wellness as a mandate, and they take […]