In a warehouse somewhere in the country sit — or lay, or maybe hung — two 1970s llama ties. Both cream and brown, and fuzzy, this was going to be Zack Lessner’s proof that he and his wife, Hannah, had contributed to the clothes on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. “I took a picture and […]
It took years of work and dedication by the owner of Glam Box Boutique to fulfill her latest goal: The shop will soon open to the hustle and bustle of downtown Flint. The opportunity is not something Deria Brown takes lightly. She knows customer satisfaction and research are essential to her success, and she has […]
Frances Bradley-Vilier uses art to turn pain into possibility. As a painter who also designs apparel and accessories, she’s inspired by her own life’s challenges to create symbols of strength for women. Having developed and promoted a line of t-shirts, tote bags, backpacks and other items, she plans to expand her online business and launch […]
It isn’t that strange. You doodle an image, tweak it a bit here and there, and before you know it, you want to put it on a coffee mug. Of course, what is far more common among design needs is promotion of a business or special event, but you have no idea how to transfer […]
A heartening number of start-up shops that line Flint’s business district are getting invaluable support from downtown anchor institutions. One upcoming pairing to watch is the partnership between Eight Ten Nail Bar, which opened its doors this spring, and Cork on Saginaw, Flint’s chic restaurant and wine bar, celebrating its eighth year of operation. The nail bar’s owners Natalie and […]
In Kala Wilburn’s world fashion isn’t just about flowing garments and colorful fabrics. The intricate industry behind memorable runway show highlights and glamorous galas is at the heart of Wilburn’s ongoing efforts and professional advocacy. As a major goal of next month’s annual Vehicle City Fashion Week, she’ll feature designers with whom she can collaborate, […]
For two Flint clothing designers fashion is more of a lifestyle than a look. Keion Morgan and Marquan Cager, co-owners of G1F2 Apparel, treat their t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps as a retail line that doubles as a spiritual campaign. In fewer than two years the company whose name represents the principle “God First, Family Second” […]
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 […]
Starting a business can bring life-changing prosperity, but research shows timing is key to success. Newly published research by Bank of America suggests this year is a good time to take the next step toward becoming an entrepreneur. A survey of 1,000 owners participating in the 2018 Bank of America Business Advantage Small Business Owner […]
At one point in her life Ebonie Gipson was making large profits for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now she is using her experience to build local companies. Gipson, owner of I’m Building Something Consulting LLC, is a small business consultant. Although she’s spent only one formal year operating her company, she […]