The deadline was June 7, 2020. It is important to recognize the opportunities Flint has to plan for the future.
June 4, 2020
By Alexandria Brown
Flint - $100,000 (click here) from the Ruth Mott Foundation (click here) will go towards the economic relief of black businesses, specifically in north Flint. The deadline to apply is June 7, 2020.
The $100,000 will be distributed through the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce's Restart Flint & Genesee Grant Program, a special recovery program for small businesses in Genesee County significantly impacted by Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive orders. The Ruth Mott Foundation funds are for grants of up to $5,000 for Black-owned north Flint businesses that meet eligibility criteria.
Just last month, $262,500 was granted to the program by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The program was first formed out of a partnership with the Consumers Energy Foundation that allocated $200,000 to help businesses county-wide. The additional $262, 500 from the C.S. Mott Foundation will focus on helping to rehabilitate black small businesses in Flint. Businesses will be awarded up to $5,000....
Flint must bring violence in the city under control. This is a good step in the right direction.
June 7, 2020
By Colton Cichoracki
The City of Flint (click here) is asking its residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity.
In a post on social media Saturday, city officials said that the Flint Police Department is working in conjunction with other local agencies to investigate reports that a group or groups of individuals from outside of Flint may be attempting to incite violence or create local disturbances.
The alert was a precautionary measure and city officials said there are no known immediate threats to the safety or well-being of the community.
“Our residents are our best defense," said Flint Police Chief Phil Hart. "You are the eyes and ears of this community. We are asking everyone to be aware of their surroundings and to call 911 if they see anything unusual."...
