Flint Downtown Development Authority

08/08/2020

Registration for Virtual Crim ‘exceeds expectations', open through Aug. 13

Suggested routes throughout Genesee County, COVID-19 safety tips and packet pickup information for registered racers are included in the Virtual Race Toolkit. Younger said it’s constantly being updated with more maps, more suggested routes, additional details and will soon include area restaurant deals for after race celebrations. #crim #run

Every year, around 12,000 to 13,000 people participate in the annual Flint tradition. Though it was canceled due to COVID-19, nearly 4,000 have signed up to run in the foundation’s virtual event. And Younger thinks the number of participants will exceed 4,000 by the time registration closes Aug. 1...

08/07/2020

121 years ago this week the Flint Wagon Works was dunning a customer for payment in the most courteous way. Whiting would later buy Buick Motors and move it to Flint, where Ballenger was one of the five men who incorporated the company.

08/07/2020

Flint Public Library continues its phased re-opening with computer and genealogy services

Have you visited the Flint Public Library’s temporary home yet? #remodel #books #geneology #computers

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 6, patrons can visit the annex, a secondary space at Courtland Center, 4190 E. Court St., in Burton, occupied by Flint Public Library.

08/06/2020

Keep Genesee County Beautiful

Do you have household hazardous waste? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 18th from 2PM - 6PM at Mott Community College, 156 Albert R. Horrigan Drive, Flint, MI 48503

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding another Recycle Day Collection Event!

They will be collecting household hazardous waste and electronics on Tuesday, August 18th from 2PM - 6PM at Mott Community College, 156 Albert R. Horrigan Drive, Flint, MI 48503 (enter from Robert T Longway Blvd). Please remember to only bring items that you intend to dispose of and stay in your vehicle at all times during the event. Note: Tires and Appliances will not be accepted at this event.

Questions can be directed their Recycle Hotline,
(810) 762-7744.

08/05/2020

08/05/2020

Vote on how Mott should grant $1 million for Flint neighborhoods

Attention Flint! You still have time to vote! Visit focusonflint.org/vote by Aug. 11 and vote to grant $1 million to support and strengthen neighborhoods!

In November, the Mott Foundation announced we would give $1 million in grants in 2020 to strengthen Flint neighborhoods, and now it’s time for you to tell us where those dollars should go!

08/04/2020

08/04/2020

Heavenly experiences you will believe!

08/03/2020

08/03/2020

Do you miss meeting your friends at the bar for a cocktail? Now you can pickup a cocktail to go and have a socially distant happy hour in the safety of your yard! #cocktailstogo #drinkresponsibly #Flint #Churchills

READY, SET, COCKTAILS TOGO! Stop by and pick up your favorite cocktails to enjoy right at home. #churchillsflint #downtownflint #cocktailstogo #drinking #craftcocktails #whiskeybar #cocktailbar #inyourhome

08/02/2020

On this day in 1973! Who remembers Sherwood Forest?

08/02/2020

ONLINE Show Me the Money Day - Genesee County

Join Genesee County Habitat for Humanity for a fun, online community event on Thursday, August 6th! Attendees will be able to learn about financial, housing, and COVID-19-related programs and resources as well as have chances to win prizes throughout the afternoon!

ONLINE Show Me the Money Day is a community event where Genesee County residents can connect with financial, housing, and COVID-19 resources

08/01/2020

Four new polling locations open in Flint

The following locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through next Monday:

Northside location: Berston Field House, 3300 N Saginaw St.
Southside location: Word of Life Christian Church, 460 W Atherton Rd.
Eastside location: Mince Manor, 3820 Richfield Rd.
Westside location: West Court Street Church of God, 2920 W Court St. #vote #flint

Flint, MI--At a press conference Tuesday morning, City Clerk Inez Brown announced the opening of four new polling locations where residents can drop off their absentee ballots. “We were concerned that every aspect of our community was represented,” B

08/01/2020

Flint Downtown Development Authority's cover photo

07/31/2020

07/31/2020

07/30/2020

Happy Birthday to actor, comedian, artist, activist, former professional football player, bodybuilder, and Flint native, Terry Crews! 🎂

07/29/2020

Vote on how Mott should grant $1 million for Flint neighborhoods

How would you spend $1 MILLION for Flint? Click the link and vote! #loveFlint #vote

In November, the Mott Foundation announced we would give $1 million in grants in 2020 to strengthen Flint neighborhoods, and now it’s time for you to tell us where those dollars should go!

07/28/2020

Trauma, community resilience are focus of Flint grants to local nonprofits

“What ReCAST does is join forces with community organizations, because it’s really important that we invest in Flint, specifically organizations that are meeting the needs of children and families with a focus on those needs being met through a trauma-informed lens,” said Lottie Ferguson, the chair of ReCAST’s community advisory board and the chief resilience officer for the city.

The city of Flint awarded grants to 11 community partners to help further the mission of Flint ReCAST (Resiliency in Communities after Stress and Trauma), a program designed to promote resilience in the community by supporting families and mitigating the impact of trauma.

07/27/2020

Business Legal Issues - Webinar

Join us online via Zoom Meeting for "Business Legal Issues", an introduction to the different types of legal entities that are appropriate for structuring and starting a new business. Tax and liability issues are covered, along with a basic overview of company registrations and business record keeping, insurance, employment & property issues. It is designed to guide prospective business owners in setting up the organizational structure that will help protect them from unnecessary legal challenges.

Join us online via Zoom Meeting for "Business Legal Issues", an introduction to the different types of legal entities that are appropriate for structuring and starting a new business. Tax and liability issues are covered, along with a basic overview of company registrations and business record keepi...

07/26/2020

On the Ground is coming to Brownell-Holmes

Brownell-Holmes is becoming a shining example of what an embattled community can turn into when pride in one’s home reigns victorious. #loveflint #FlintStrong

07/25/2020

Order a summer care package for yourself or a friend! #treatyourself #loveFlint

Welcome to Week 8 of our Summer Care Package Program!

Flint Handmade stands and acts in solidarity with the Black community. All proceeds from this week will go toward supporting more Black local artisans with wholesale orders for future care packages.

If you are interested in ordering a package for yourself or a loved one, please email us your selections at [email protected]

Orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Free porch delivery in Genesee County! Packages cannot be mailed at this time.

We have 10 packages available this week, so we encourage you to email us as soon as possible!

Choose One 6oz Bag of Muddy Buddies from The Muddy Buddy Boys
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Strawberry
Brownie
Key Lime Pie
Blueberry
Butterbeer

Choose One 2oz Hand Sanitizer from Elle Jae Essentials
Mango Papaya
Good Morning
Lemon Pound Cake
Northern Woods
Good Night
Unscented (Not Pictured)

All packages also include 8oz Lavender Lotion from Angelic Soaps and Gifts, 20 page Coloring Book from Sista Girl Greeting Cards, Crayola 8 Pack Multicultural Crayons and Thrivent Live Generously t-shirt. Select youth size S, M, L or adult size S-3XL.

Special thanks to Thrivent for the support of an Action Team. #livegenerously

07/24/2020

Flint launches Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control program

Was your house built before 1978?
Do you have children under the age of six or are expecting?
Are you up to date on your taxes?
Are you moderate to low income?

Up to 70 residences will receive up to $15,000 in home improvements and remediation through this grant. Apply today!

Flint launches Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control program Posted by: City of Flint news FLINT, Michigan—Residents can have lead-based paint hazards remediated from their homes at NO COST through a special grant program being operated by the City of Flint and funded through the U.S. Department of Hous...

07/23/2020

Flint River Flotilla 2020

The 2020 Flint River Flotilla celebrates “the virtual adventure” with a 1980s virtual character theme. You are encouraged to channel your favorite virtual characters from the 80s for costume and boat decoration ideas. Submit photos or videos of your float to the 2020 Flotilla facebook event (or email to [email protected]) to be entered to win exciting prizes, and awards for the best costume and boat decoration.

Get Tickets for Flint River Flotilla 2020.

07/22/2020

Have you seen people playing music to thank our essential workers around Genesee County? 👏🏻

The Flint Institute of Music would like to take a moment to thank Genesee County voters for supporting the Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage that makes it possible for us to bring music to the essential workers in our community. We appreciate you!

07/21/2020

We are all missing our summer car shows right now. Enjoy these shots of the 2008 GM 100th Anniversary Parade, which took place 12 years ago this week.

07/21/2020

Flint City Bike Tours

This sounds like a good one! #HauntedFlint #loveFlint

Please join us on this upcoming bike tour in Flint!

Name: "Vehicle Cities of the Dead: Flint's Historic Cemeteries"

Date: Thursday, August 6th

Time: 6:00pm

During this 2.5 hour tour, you will explore four of Flint's historic cemeteries and learn about two other former burial grounds around town as well as cemetery and headstone design in general. This is another partnership with Professor Thomas Henthorn as a guest guide.

See you then and there!

07/20/2020

Thousands register to run in Virtual Crim following cancellation of Flint’s 44th annual race

The HAP Virtual Crim will take place from Aug. 14 to 23, and those who register will be able to choose their route, submit their times and receive prizes for participating during the 10-day period.

The HAP Virtual Crim will take place from Aug. 14 to 23, and those who register will be able to choose their route, submit their times and receive prizes for participating during the 10-day period.

07/19/2020

Writing a Business Plan - Webinar

This Wednesday, learn how to write a business plan. Register for the webinar below.

A well written business plan is a critically important tool in the business owner toolkit. A plan can be used for many purposes but most important to business success is the plan that serves as an accountability tool and a road map to business growth. A sample tool will be used to detail content of....

07/18/2020

With football camp canceled by coronavirus, Flint youth clean community instead

FLINT, MI -- After the Ronald Wallace Football Camp canceled its annual free youth football camp because of the threat of coronavirus and COVID-19, organizers and youth planned a multi-day community cleanup in Flint in its place. #loveflint

The Ronald Wallace Football Camp canceled its annual free youth football camp because of the threat of coronavirus and COVID-19, but organizers are hosting a multi-day community cleanup event in Flint in its place.

07/17/2020

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Here are some tips on applying for a Michigan Small Business Restart Grant.

Michigan Small Business Restart Grants put federal CARES Act funding to work supporting economic recovery for Michigan small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist walks you through the application process, step-by-step.

Applications open Wednesday, July 15 at michiganbusiness.org/restart.

07/16/2020

Good Yoga welcomes all to find peace on the mat

You can find Good Yoga classes and tips online at www.goodyogami.com

Good Yoga welcomes all to find peace on the mat

07/15/2020

Returning Employees During COVID19 - What’s Next? Webinar

Join us July 21st, for this fast paced webinar where a top Human Resources expert from MI-SBDC will walk you through several different elements of how to reopen and get employees back on the job.

“Time heals all wounds” as the saying goes but that’s probably not the case with employees returning to work. There are dozens of complicating factors business owners are facing in the world of COVID19, and employees as well as customers are being cautious navigating business reopening. Join u...

07/14/2020

Two years ago today local legend Jeff Skigh and a killer band was rocking the Alley Fest stage! Here's hoping next summer we'll have a full slate of downtown events again.

07/13/2020

It’s going to be a beautiful day! High of 81. Take a bike ride or a leisurely stroll downtown and check out the amazing murals!

Have you seen the new murals in Flint? Four new murals have been added to the Flint Public Art Project Mural map, including the Black Lives Matter mural painted on Martin Luther King Ave. Check out these updates and this cool UM-Flint GIS interactive map! To learn more, contact our GIS Center Manger, Troy Rosencrants at [email protected], or Flint Public Art Project, Kady Yelloww Joseph Schipani and visit the updated link:
www.mapflint.org/FlintPublicArtProject

Flint Public Art Project Community Foundation of Greater Flint Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint Downtown Development Authority Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce