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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of Flint and Genesee County show promising signs of economic momentum. A steady stream of big developments like the decision by Lear Corp. to invest $29 million to build a seat-manufacturing facility on a portion of the former Buick City plant site have dominated headlines. But there’s also been noteworthy expansion by local […]