Jon Runyan has packed plenty into his nearly 43 years of life. Along the way, the Flint native has repeatedly exceeded expectations, displayed a penchant for surprising people and despite all of his success, has routinely shown a generous heart that is even bigger than his imposing 6-foot-7, roughly 330-pound physical presence. Consider that he
Oaklin Mixon, Founder and CEO of GoodBoy Clothing, is ecstatic. In his current store headquarters located in Buckham Alley, he can hardly contain his excitement as he tells My City Magazine about the process of starting his business two years ago. “As I’ve been living in Flint, I’ve grown to love it,” he says. “Living
Some young adults like to hang out with friends at the lake before heading off to college, and some enjoy playing video games and just relaxing. What’s fun to Max Harrison, a Grand Blanc High School grad who will be a freshman at Eastern Michigan University this year, is spending time at libraries and museums,
Through the U.S. Small Business Association and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) has provided assistance to small businesses for over 38 years. Hosted by Kettering University, the I-69 Trade Corridor Regional Office serves seven counties; according to Marsha Lyttle, however, Flint is currently the “land of opportunity.” The
If you’re in search of truth, it might just reside inside a 15-foot tall, inflatable speech bubble. Last month, In Search of the Truth (the Truth Booth) visited Flint’s new Mott-Warsh Gallery. “The Truth Booth” is a project created by artists Ryan Alexiev, Jim Ricks, Will Sylvester and Hank Willis Thomas, who are members of
At the Flint Eastside Mission, volunteers bustle around beginning at 8am, preparing for clients – anywhere from 100 to 180 men, women or children who typically live in the 48506 zip code. They come for a hot meal, or a chance to visit the food pantry or “shop” at the Clothing Center, get a haircut
In July of 2013, 225 boats set sail in the annual Port Huron to Mackinac Race, with each crew intent on doing whatever was required to arrive at the Mackinac Island finish at the head of their class. First in Class is indeed a big deal in this competition, and one of the 22 boats
For many people, the work they do is a defining factor of their character. But having a job means even more to the most vulnerable of us – it means independence. The Vocational Independence Program (VIP) Work Center, located on Van Slyke Road in Flint, is a place where adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
There are plenty of sun-filled days left in September – it’s not too late to capture the beauty of late summer weather with a picnic in the park. Since we’re between seasons, it’s a great time to mix up the menu! The Flint Farmers’ Market has an amazing variety of food ready to fill your
Comedy Night @ The Market Flint Farmers’ Market 9.9.2016 Bikes on the Bricks Downtown Flint 9.9 -11.2016 LadyFest Flint Local 432 9.16.2016 Bricks & Brews Downtown Flint 9.16.2016 Ties & Tails Dinner & Auction Flint Golf Club 9.17.2016 Golden Memories Automobile Gathering Sloan Museum Grounds 9.17-18.2016 Flint Hispanic Festival Flint Farmers’ Market 9.23.2016 “Black Violin”
American Machining, Inc. (AMI) was founded in Flint, MI nearly four decades ago. Now located in Fenton, AMI is one of the largest manufacturers of stainless steel containers (IBC totes) for handling liquid chemicals. They also produce mixing and agitation products for blending liquid solutions, as well as replacement parts for these products. George Stolzenfeld
Did you hear the sad news today? Another veteran warrior has passed away. Called by the Supreme Commander over all. Today he has made his final roll call. “Final Roll Call,” Verse 1 Barbara Kincaid, Curator of the Linden Museum, is a Gold Star Mother – a title she never wanted to have. A Gold
