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Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and…

Free talent, skill development camp to provide inspiration to Flint-area students this Saturday

Free talent, skill development camp to provide inspiration to Flint-area students this Saturday

Leadership isn’t something you’re born with – it is a…

Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

From her office at Metro Community Development, Emily Doerr and…

Shamar: Flint’s latest breakout artist is taking the stage and leading the way

Shamar: Flint’s latest breakout artist is taking the stage and leading the way

Ask Flint singing sensation Shamar what his name means and…

Beecher High School in Mt. Morris needs your votes to win new locker rooms; Voting ends Feb. 3

Beecher High School in Mt. Morris needs your votes to win new locker rooms; Voting ends Feb. 3

Five times in the last decade Beecher High School in…

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

In July 2016, Victoria Coronado’s dream came true. The Flint…

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020Comments Below

Free talent, skill development camp to provide inspiration to Flint-area students this Saturday

Free talent, skill development camp to provide inspiration to Flint-area students this Saturday

Leadership isn’t something you’re born with – it is a series of skills that you learn from your family, mentors and…

By Karen Dybis on 02/18/2020Comments Below

Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

From her office at Metro Community Development, Emily Doerr and the staff of the nonprofit organization look at Flint’s housing and…

By Karen Dybis on 02/18/2020Comments Below

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Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

Flint’s neighborhood rebuilding efforts will define the city’s revitalization

From her office at Metro Community Development, Emily Doerr and…

By Karen Dybis on 02/18/2020Comments Below

Summer Youth Initiative participants help beautify Flint’s neighborhoods

Summer Youth Initiative participants help beautify Flint’s neighborhoods

While many teenagers are enjoying the final weeks of their…

By M Lapham on 07/31/2019Comments Below

Monday’s Illuminating Community Change Forum Promises to Shed Light on Economic Development for North Flint

Monday’s Illuminating Community Change Forum Promises to Shed Light on Economic Development for North Flint

This coming Monday, July 22, Sandra Johnson is going to…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 07/19/2019Comments Below

Flint dad adds to homeowners’ numbers with help from neighborhood program

Flint dad adds to homeowners’ numbers with help from neighborhood program

The Live Flint series is a part of TheHUB ‘s…

By E.B. Allen on 06/04/2019Comments Below

Flint stakeholders point to strong signs of neighborhood improvement

Flint stakeholders point to strong signs of neighborhood improvement

If you live in the city you might have noticed…

By M Lapham on 05/16/2019Comments Below

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It doesn’t take long to realize that indeed…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020Comments Below

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

In July 2016, Victoria Coronado’s dream came true. The Flint resident opened up Cocino Mio, a charming restaurant that serves up fresh, authentic Mexican food. “There are a…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/30/2020Comments Below

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

He’s always on the grind. That’s the word from Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian’s growing cadre of loyal ‘brand fans’ and supporters . The approach certainly seems to…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/24/2020Comments Below

There’s no candy coating it: It’s time to ban the sale of flavored vaping products

There’s no candy coating it: It’s time to ban the sale of flavored vaping products

Cotton candy, cappuccino and Gummiberry flavors are favorites among young vapers, many of whom hardly hit middle school…

By TheHUB on 10/05/2019Comments Below

Fall’s harvest items and more available at mobile pantry

Fall’s harvest items and more available at mobile pantry

It’s fall harvest time and some of season’s tastiest crops will be among the nutrious food available during…

By Jackie Berg on 09/30/2019Comments Below

Breakfast is the best bet

Breakfast is the best bet

Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day, but just how much does a healthy…

By 810 Kids Staff on 09/24/2019Comments Below

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Kids love of devices is center at Kettering’s robotics demo

Kids love of devices is center at Kettering’s robotics demo

Getting kids inspired about the so-called ‘hard skills’ of…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 09/25/2019

Flint’s SBEV helps area residents stay healthy, hydrated and prepped for school

Flint’s SBEV helps area residents stay healthy, hydrated and prepped for school

Since its grand opening in 2018, Flint’s Sylvester Broome…

By 810 Kids Staff on 09/04/2019

State offers $59 million in grants for pioneering education solutions to close talent gap

State offers $59 million in grants for pioneering education solutions to close talent gap

It’s no secret. There is a talent gap in…

By Marge Sorge on 09/06/2018

Sphinx Overture offers Flint kids free violin lessons, music education and teaches crucial life skills

Sphinx Overture offers Flint kids free violin lessons, music education and teaches crucial life skills

If your elementary school music class was anything like…

By M Lapham on 09/04/2018

How to avoid holiday party pitfalls

How to avoid holiday party pitfalls

I’ve attended many company and client holiday events over the…

By Guest Blogger on 11/20/2018

What can we do?

What can we do?

“I knew what I wanted and where I wanted…

By Jackie Berg on 06/15/2018

Women-owned businesses are driving Flint’s small business boom

Women-owned businesses are driving Flint’s small business boom

You can make it. That was a central theme…

By Jackie Berg on 04/24/2018

Empowered Women Empower Women

Empowered Women Empower Women

There has, and will continue to be, so much…

By Gail Lewis on 04/20/2018

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

In July 2016, Victoria Coronado’s dream came true. The…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/30/2020

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

He’s always on the grind. That’s the word from…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/24/2020

Flint Designer Philip Loving is putting his footprint on New York’s Fashion Week

Flint Designer Philip Loving is putting his footprint on New York’s Fashion Week

Philip Loving is putting Flint on the map. The…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/13/2020

Blight Fight: Metro program will renovate 37 North Flint homes, employ area youth and strengthen neighborhoods

Blight Fight: Metro program will renovate 37 North Flint homes, employ area youth and strengthen neighborhoods

Metro Community Development is taking steps to battle blight…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 11/15/2019

Investing in Futures

Investing in Futures

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lauded 41-year-old Brian Jones’ extraordinary…

By Jackie Berg on 07/19/2019

Business stakeholders stand behind push to extend job training to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated

Business stakeholders stand behind push to extend job training to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated

As a healthcare leader and employer of more than…

By Jackie Berg on 07/19/2019

Flint educational advocacy organization names new executive director

Flint educational advocacy organization names new executive director

Ashnee Young will take the helm of New Evolution…

By Jackie Berg on 05/11/2019

Passion fuels Flint entrepreneur Brandon Corder’s entertainment efforts

Passion fuels Flint entrepreneur Brandon Corder’s entertainment efforts

Brandon Corder is enjoying a breakout year. While he…

By E.B. Allen on 12/18/2019

Flint’s fashion architect constructs new business opportunities for women

Flint’s fashion architect constructs new business opportunities for women

Flint is home to more than 75 fashion-focused businesses…

By Tanya Terry on 12/06/2019

Award-winning ‘Passing Strange’ musical at Flint Local 432 this week

Award-winning ‘Passing Strange’ musical at Flint Local 432 this week

A new wave of African American Theatre will be…

By TheHUB on 12/03/2019

Closer to Earth: Animal encounters delighted young area residents

Closer to Earth: Animal encounters delighted young area residents

The opportunity to touch a boa constrictor, dig for…

By TheHUB on 11/14/2019

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It doesn’t take long…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020Comments Below

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

Cocino Mio restaurant owner is bullish on Metro’s Show Me the Money event

In July 2016, Victoria Coronado’s dream came true. The Flint resident opened up Cocino Mio, a charming restaurant that serves up fresh, authentic Mexican…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/30/2020Comments Below

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian is set to make the year 2020 his

He’s always on the grind. That’s the word from Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian’s growing cadre of loyal ‘brand fans’ and supporters . The…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 01/24/2020Comments Below

Kids love of devices is center at Kettering’s robotics demo

Kids love of devices is center at Kettering’s robotics demo

Getting kids inspired about the so-called ‘hard skills’ of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) isn’t as difficult as many think. Watch any kid engage with a gaming…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 09/25/2019Comments Below

Flint’s SBEV helps area residents stay healthy, hydrated and prepped for school

State offers $59 million in grants for pioneering education solutions to close talent gap

Sphinx Overture offers Flint kids free violin lessons, music education and teaches crucial life skills

Children in Genesee Intermediate School District eligible for summer food assistance

Children in Genesee Intermediate School District eligible for summer food assistance

Children in the Genesee Intermediate School District will have access to well-balanced meals throughout the summer. Those meals…

By Marge Sorge on 06/13/2018

Returning Citizens

Investing in Futures

Investing in Futures

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lauded 41-year-old Brian Jones’ extraordinary record at the ribbon cutting of his east side…

By Jackie Berg on 07/19/2019

Crime Stoppers’ Julie Lopez committed to make Flint, Genesee safer

Crime Stoppers’ Julie Lopez committed to make Flint, Genesee safer

This profile is part of the FACES of Flint & Genesee Business, a Q&A series highlighting different members…

By Guest Blogger on 07/11/2018

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Meet Damontai Richard, a guiding light, leader and influencer of Flint’s youth

Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 02/21/2020

Blight Fight: Metro program will renovate 37 North Flint homes, employ area youth and strengthen neighborhoods

Blight Fight: Metro program will renovate 37 North Flint homes, employ area youth and strengthen neighborhoods

Metro Community Development is taking steps to battle blight on Flint’s north side in a big way thanks…

By Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder on 11/15/2019