Almost daily, Dr. Mona Hanna hears from cities hoping to be just like Flint. “Instead of being associated with the water crisis, how wonderful is it to hear that other cities in Michigan and across ...

Every now and then, we meet a book, an idea, or a conversation that stops us in our tracks, something that challenges how we see the world and invites us to do better, be better. For our team, john a.

In mixed-use development, it’s all about finding the secret sauce: That unique, often intangible, combination of “live-work-play” that creates a vibrant community. While not a new type of urban ...

In the years since the launch of Forward Together – when the Flint & Genesee Group, the City of Flint, and Genesee County led a collaborative effort to create a shared vision for economic prosperity – ...

If there’s one rule in the world of recreation and entertainment, it’s this: adapt or disappear. Today’s consumers crave a constant churn of new experiences that are immersive, unique, and ...

Black cowboys and cowgirls have been overlooked for too long – but Nicole Scott is determined to change that. “The story of the Black cowboy has never really been lost, but it’s very rarely been told, ...

For Michiganders, nothing beats a Koegel. That’s especially true in Flint & Genesee – home of Koegel Meats since its founding in 1916 by German immigrant Albert Koegel. Over a century later, the ...

This summer, everyone in Genesee County has the chance to play baseball. Nearly a decade in the making, the Miracle League of Greater Flint is preparing for its first full season of barrier-free ...

The YMCA of Greater Flint has provided programs that promote health, youth development, and social responsibility for over a century. While our mission has always been rooted in service to all, we ...

In an age of smartphones and social media, it’s easy to assume that print marketing has become obsolete. However, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. Despite the meteoric rise of ...

Drive past any major building or renovation project in Genesee County and you’ll likely see Weinstein Electric’s handiwork. From Hurley Medical Center, Ascension Genesys Hospital, and McLaren Flint to ...

Manager of Economic ProgrammingTri-County Regional Planning Commission Samantha Fountain is experienced in all facets of economic and community development. As manager of economic programming for ...