Raise the curtain on any performance, exhibit or other activity at the Flint Cultural Center and you’ll find … a marketing opportunity? That’s one way leaders of the various Cultural Center institutions are encouraging local economic development officials to think of arts and culture’s role in the community. Armed with a recent study that found Continue Reading
Spanning a century, The Durant has mirrored the impressive rise, sad decline and inspiring revitalization of downtown Flint. Named for General Motors’ founder William C. Durant, the eight-story structure was originally a hotel when it opened in 1920. But the one-time grand hotel – once the city’s finest – closed in 1973, as retail stores, Continue Reading
Some basic math illustrates the importance of an accurate census count for Flint and Genesee County. “We cannot afford to miss anyone,” said Anthony Turner, Flint’s 2020 census coordinator. “A 10,000-person undercount is $2 billion (in federal funding) over 10 years that the city misses out on. Everybody will lose.” Indeed, the results of this Continue Reading
Congratulations to our members on the move featuring FGCC members’ grand openings, promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones (Featured) Kettering University of Feb. 5 broke ground on a 105,000-sq.-ft, state-of-the-art, multi-use facility. Member News Promotions, New Hires and Recognition Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley on Feb. 11 announced the hiring of Khalfani Stephens as the director Continue Reading
The vision of Charles Stewart Mott has stood the test of time. An accomplished businessman, engineer and community leader, Mott is best known for his steadfast commitment to his adopted home of Flint. His revolutionary actions to help others led to the creation of the Foundation that bears his name, a pillar of the community Continue Reading
As a Flint resident and the CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber, I’m often asked what it’s like to live and work in Flint and Genesee County. Sometimes people have preconceived ideas about what it’s like, others are simply curious. Either way, I appreciate the question, and I’m always glad to share my perspective. Continue Reading
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on The Marketplace Apartments and some tenants have already moved in. AND provides a peek inside a one-bedroom apartment and two-bedroom townhouse. The four-story, mixed-use building at 301 E. Third St. features 75 one- and two-bedroom units with modern amenities and fixtures, including central heat and air conditioning Continue Reading
