The coronavirus (COVID-19) has everyone on edge. The breaks from workplaces that we used to dream about have become nerve-racking days of social distancing. Flint, along with the rest of the country, faces uncertain times, and for those who spent their lives building a small business all that work is in jeopardy. Fortunately for Flint’s […]
The historic Capitol Theatre is a great example of how Flint is preserving its history and revitalizing its downtown. After a $32-million renovation it has emerged as the crown jewel of the performance arts and entertainment scene in the ongoing downtown revival. The richly detailed, ornate theatre reopened in December 2017. That work has been […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants your vote for a healthier county. An endorsement by the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee has announced its support for a millage renewal request to fund The Genesee Health Plan on the Nov. 6 ballot. Genesee Health Plan is seeking a renewal of 0.998 mill for seven years, […]
It’s not every day the smiling waitress, friendly hotel desk clerk or bus driver is recognized for doing the great job that’s expected. But the kind faces and caring personalities, combined with professional skills, of many who serve the public play key roles in setting the tone of any community. To recognize the citizens, company […]
Investors wanted. That’s Roderick Miller’s mantra. The City of Flint’s incoming economic development director is assembling proof that Flint is more nimble, responsive and ready for development than many might think. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has, for example, supported more than $296 million in new investment and government contracts in 2017, according […]
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 […]
You can make it. That was a central theme of Flint’s recent GoGetHER Conference, which showcased the success stories of women like Naturalicious Hair Care Products Founder & CEO Gwen Jimmere. As an unemployed, single mother, Jimmere launched her national business with only $32 in assets and a desperate mandate to support her young son. […]
The momentum for growth in Flint and Genesee County is there. We’ve seen it and written about it at TheHUB Flint. In order to get a little more detail about the growth we went to the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce website to check out what was discussed at its 2018 Annual Meeting themed […]