Flint Small Business Support Programs
The City of Flint, in collaboration with Best Practices Consulting Services (BPCS), offers a suite of programs designed to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs within
Economic Development
Flint Commerce Center Building Fully Leased, Marking Major Milestone at Former Buick City Site
Flint, MI, April 11, 2025 – The City of Flint and Ashley Capital are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 15th at 10 a.m. to celebrate
NanoGraf brings clean energy manufacturing jobs to Flint
Battery maker NanoGraf announced today that it will set up shop in Flint, bringing jobs and huge potential for growth, thanks to $60 million in
City of Flint to host in-person Flint Youth Summer Job Training application event
Flint youth ages 15-19 can apply for summer jobs Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the City of Flint Service
City of Flint kicks off Imagine Flint Comprehensive Plan Update
Community engagement events will be hosted in each ward, beginning an 18-month process During the month of June, the City of Flint Department of Business
Moving Flint Forward small business grant awardees for 2024 celebrated
FLINT, Mich. – The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and General Motors announced the newest Moving Flint Forward small business cohort at Berston Field House
Final phase of Saginaw St. restoration and infrastructure project to begin Monday
Saginaw St. will be closed between First and Kearsley Sts. in downtown Flint beginning Monday, March 11 as the final phase of the Saginaw St.
RACER Trust Public Information Meeting
Environmental Activities at the Former GM Buick City Industrial Property WHAT: RACER Trust Buick City Environmental Public Information MeetingDATE: Wednesday, June 21, 2023TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Flint reaches $2 billion in economic investment within one year on Mayor Neeley’s watch
Under Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s watch, the city of Flint has driven over $2 billion in economic development investment in the past year alone.
Flint businesses grow with Community Navigator Pilot Program
The City of Flint is celebrating local entrepreneurs who are accessing resources and growing their businesses with the help of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, funded by the federal Small Business Administration. Flint native Sheena Harrison is just one entrepreneur whose business, Drinks of Essence, has benefited from the program.
ACI Plastics invests $10 million in new state-of-the-art recycled plastics processing facility
ACI Plastics unveiled a new, state-of-the-art recycled plastics processing facility in Flint. ACI Plastics will create 25-30 jobs to operate the new plant, with wages from $15-$25/hour.
ARPA Community Webinar planned for Feb. 2
The City of Flint will host a webinar to orient prospective applicants to the ARPA Community Grant Programs application, Thursday, February 2, 2-3:30 p.m. The
Eligible organizations can now apply for grant funds to administer community programs
$15,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding will support programs to serve Flint residents Eligible organizations can now apply for funds to administer community programs
City of Flint to launch ARPA community grant program application Monday, January 23
$15,660,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding will support programs to serve Flint residents Beginning Monday, January 23, eligible organizations will be able to apply
Flint residents invited to apply to serve on ARPA Community Advisory Committee
Flint residents who are interested in serving on Flint’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Advisory Committee are invited to submit an application for consideration. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
State support for redeveloping Buick City site paves way for building in-demand, move-in ready facility in Flint
• Project will bring in-demand spec industrial space to the region, attract new businesses to Flint
• Redevelopment will transform one of state’s largest brownfield sites into economic driver in the region
• MSF support expected to drive additional private investment of up to $300 million
City of Flint allocates $3.25 million toward redevelopment of Buick City brownfield
Ashley Capital is under contract to purchase the 350-acre former Buick City site from Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response (RACER) Trust, and plans to develop a state-of-the-art industrial park that is expected to bring about 3,000 jobs to the City of Flint.
City of Flint Economic Development Department provides impact report
FLINT, Mich.— October 7, 2022 Since 2020, the City of Flint has seen $119,817,000 in investment. This includes $75 million in investment from Allegiant Airlines, $18
City of Flint and 100K Ideas partner to launch new online storefront for small businesses
FLINT, MI — In partnership with Shop Where I Live, the City of Flint and 100K Ideas have launched the ShopFlint online storefront for Flint