Spencer Ruegsegger and Kristie Bearse love Flint. They have lived and worked Downtown, and have spent many nights enjoying the entertainment and nightlife there, but felt the scene was missing something. “We love everything about Flint, but found ourselves doing the same thing at every single place Downtown,” says Ruegsegger. “Whenever we wanted to do
“Finally, it’s here,” states Matt Cooper, Chef and Instructor of Culinary Arts at Mott Community College. “It’s amazing and I can’t wait to get to work and show students everything it has to offer.” The new Mott Culinary Arts Institute is now open in Downtown Flint and everyone is excited. The state-of-the-art facility features everything
There’s something new coming to the University Corridor in Flint. A ground-breaking ceremony took place in April for a live/work development at 1214 University Avenue, which was initiated by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) with the assistance of Kettering University, in partnership with Flint SOUP. Partial funding came from the city of Flint
Exciting things are happening in Downtown Flint! According to Tim Herman, President of Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC), renovations of the former Perry Drugs building at 600 S. Saginaw St. (corner of 2nd Street) are nearly complete, opening the door for six new retail units. Three of the units will be occupied and there is
On the ground floor of the Dryden Building in Downtown Flint, a group of ten pop-up shops are up and running, and according to Mary Kang, Human Resource Coordinator with Skypoint Ventures, they are gaining popularity. Kang is currently running the gallery of shops. Just what is a pop-up shop, anyway? The term describes the
Good things are happening at the University of Michigan-Flint. Yet another major Downtown project is underway that will benefit students and the community at large. UM-Flint Chancellor, Susan Borrego, is proud to announce the latest Downtown development, the expansion of the William R. Murchie Science Building – home to thousands of students in the STEM
The variety of shopping opportunities in Downtown Flint just might surprise you! Here’s a look at the many unique businesses you can find during a stroll on the bricks. Article One Eyewear articleoneeyewear.com (online only) 844.376.4669 Founded to raise awareness and funding for vitamin A deficiency in developing nations, this independent company produces handcrafted
Downtown Flint’s revitalization continues! Here’s an update on two exciting projects. The Marketplace A $19 million Downtown housing project is in the works at the site of the old YWCA at 310 E. Third Street. According to Jacob Horner, Vice President of Development with PK Development Group in Okemos, construction will begin as soon as
The renovation of buildings in Downtown Flint is ongoing. Here’s an update on the progress of two significant projects – one nearing completion and the other on track for early 2019. Whaley Historic House Museum In November 2015, tragedy struck when the Whaley Historic House Museum caught fire. In the early afternoon, the roof was
In late March, the City of Flint began demolishing the Hamilton Dam, located next to the campus of UM-Flint. The effort, which kept the demo crew busy for several days, is part of the larger Flint River Restoration Project. The removal of the 218-foot concrete dam was made possible by a grant awarded to Genesee
Over the past 18 months, a steady hum of excitement has emanated from the Capitol Theatre building. The mystery of the renovations and when it would open remained behind the wall of glass doors, keeping the community wondering. The 90-year-old Flint landmark was, in fact, slowly and meticulously renovated to its former beauty and brought
The Ferris Wheel, a building renovated to welcome visitors with a revolving door, celebrates a turnaround; the investment in people and ideas, in hope for the continuous revitalization of Downtown Flint. The Ferris Wheel and 100k Ideas plans to operate as a resource for any community member to take their rough “napkin-sketch” concept and develop
