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 […]
There are promising signs of rising investment interest in Flint. There are fewer parking spaces and more open for business signs along Saginaw Street, the city’s downtown business corridor. The anticipated opening of Mott Community College’s $13 million Culinary Art Institute, the newly minted $31.4 million renovation of the Capitol Theatre and launch of the […]
Every movement starts with an idea. In the case of the Flint Forward (#FlintFwd) campaign, the idea was to promote the strength, creativity, and versatility of the community it represents. #FlintFwd began as a social media strategy to inspire a city bombarded by unflattering images and bad news. Flint business owner, investor and champion Jocelyn […]