On November 9, 2016, the Junior League of Flint hosted its annual Bus Tour. The free tour started at Ele’s Place, then toured its other community partners: The Shelter of Flint and the YWCA. At each facility, attendees received a tour and historical background.
The Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative (UEI) announced the successful completion of its third annual Urban Entrepreneurship Symposium, which was held in Flint from October 19 to 21.
About six decades ago, a young Jessie McFadden walked the campus paths of Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College (AM&N) not knowing she’d accomplish so much. She would relocate to Michigan, celebrate 58 years of marriage to Charles Muldrew, have three children and five grandchildren; earn an associate’s degree from Mott Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, and then return to Michigan State University to earn a doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.); retire from a 27-year career in the Flint School System, serve on many boards, own an iPhone, text, operate PowerPoint presentations; and earn many awards and accolades from her peers, fellow educators, and community members.
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Jon Morey, DC, MCT, and a local Chiropractic Physician, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Great Lakes Chiropractic and Movement Center, located in the Valley Plaza at 4215 Miller Road, in Flint Township.
Whaley Children’s Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly named school, the LaFontaine Learning Academy today, October 18th at 9am.
Kettering University professor, Dr. Matthew Sanders, has taught Industrial Engineering at Kettering University since 1999. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Texas Tech University, with expertise in engineering economy, systems analysis, and project management.
A mobile medical clinic designed to take high quality mental health services on the road directly to the residents of Flint, was delivered to the Flint Farmers’ Market on Friday, September 16, 2016. The mobile clinic will provide the expanded resources and essential tools needed to help area children and families respond to effects of the city’s water crisis. This was in response to increased demand for mental health services, and through the leadership support of the Council for Michigan Foundations, a Children’s Health Fund.
Flint native W. David Tarver, founder and president of the Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative, has announced details of two new business challenge competitions that will be held in conjunction with the third annual Urban Entrepreneurship Symposium in Flint, October 19 through 21. According to a press statement, the symposium brings entrepreneurs and leaders in business, academia, community organizations and government, together to come up with business solutions that bring economic opportunity and quality of life improvements to urban communities.
Job seekers: gather ‘round! Local employers are looking to fill permanent positions during the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on Friday, September 23 at Baker College of Flint.
The Hurley Foundation has received a $125,000 grant from the Metabolic Studio. Led by artist Lauren Bon, The Metabolic Studio works in the development of new tools for urban living and city planning by inventing new social practices for political and environmental justice. The Metabolic Studio has supported non-profits and major initiatives in the arts, public education, environmental stewardship, social justice and animal welfare.
Last month, Flint’s Cultural Center welcomed Rodney Lontine to the Flint Institute of Music as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
