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Interview with Kady Yellow, Flint DDA's new director of placemaking
Flint’s Downtown Development Authority recently hired Kady Yellow as director of placemaking. In the newly created role, Yellow will work to increase both the number and types of activities that take place downtown while strengthening a culture of inclusion. Her work begins Feb. 10. [caption id="attachment_44119" align="alignright" width="231"] Kady Yellow[/caption] Inside Business interviewed Yellow about her goals for the new… Read More 

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For funeral director Lawrence Moon, home is where the heart is
Lawrence E. Moon isn’t shy about expressing his deep affection for his adopted home of Flint and Genesee County. “It’s my town and my community,” said Moon, during a moment of soft-spoken reflection, a Detroit native who came to Flint in 1976 and never left. “People make the place, and I think the world of the people of this community.”… Read More 

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Member News - Feb. 5, 2020

Weichert, Realtors®- Grant Hamady announced Aidan Byrne has joined the Burton office. Byrne joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at the real estate agency who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.

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See your favorite movie at the Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre is bringing showings of classic movies to the big screen as we head into Spring. The historic theatre is showing two movies a month starting February 12 – April 15. Here are the movies coming to downtown Flint. When Harry Met Sally… - Wednesday, February 12 To Sir, With Love – Friday, February 21 Remember the Titans… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlights: January 2020
Students Helping Students At Potter Elementary, students in the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) gave back to their fellow students by helping pack bags with food provided by the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. This is part of the Food Bank’s School Pantry Program, which aims to help alleviate child hunger and help students focus on succeeding in school. Through this… Read More 

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Game Show: YouthQuest Students Test Their Knowledge
This month, YouthQuest students will have fun with the theme “Game Show.” But it’s not all about fun and games. Lessons throughout the month will also provide academic support to students. “The activities will teach students new concepts will also reinforcing concepts covered during day school,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for YouthQuest. “For example, students will create their own… Read More