Izzi Joseph
Resources during the Coronavirus Outbreak
With the outbreak of coronavirus in Michigan, YouthQuest is closely monitoring and complying with guidance provided by local, state and federal partners including the Genesee County Health Department, State of Michigan and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Following the statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings, YouthQuest has canceled its programming, field trips and special events for the […]
Read MorePutting the spotlight on women-owned businesses in March
Since the 1980s,* Women’s History Month has provided the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields—including business. Flint & Genesee is home to many women-owned businesses, many of which […]
Read MoreFlint Promise Scholarship Program Hosts Informational Meeting for Flint Families, Counselors
(FLINT, Mich., March 5, 2020) – As Flint Promise embarks on its third year, the scholarship program will host an informational meeting for graduating seniors, parents, school counselors and interested community members on Saturday, March 21. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at Berston Field House, at 3300 Saginaw St., Flint. “The Flint Promise […]
Read MoreGuest Blog: Moving Flint Forward with Sisco’s Catering
By Jaszmane Sisco Sisco’s Catering LLC is a family-based catering business that was launched in 2017 after my dad, Therman Sisco, completed the Flint Small Business Initiative Program through Laura Sigmon of Best Practices Consulting Services LLC. Being born and raised in Flint, we value serving the people in our community and the goal is […]
Read MoreVideo: Moving Flint Forward with Beck’s Barber & Beauty
With help from the General Motors-funded Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, Beck’s Barber & Beauty is expanding its business into building space that previously had gone unused for more than 10 years.
Read MorePhotos: Moving Flint Forward with Glam Box Boutique
As part of the Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program, each grantee must work with a local nonprofit organization, either through volunteering, coordinating a service project or providing a service pro bono. This weekend, for example, Deria Brown of Glam Box Boutique offered a free course through the Sparkle Pink Club, focused on building entrepreneurship and […]
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