Local businesses—from bakeries and barbershops to HVAC companies and childcare centers—sit closest to the real-time pulse of economic change. Whether shifts come from inflation, supply chain unpredictability, hiring swings, or new customer behaviors, owners often feel them first and have the least wiggle room. But those same businesses also hold a unique advantage: proximity to …

Few events bring people together quite like a charity walk. It’s simple, social, and purposeful—a moving metaphor for progress, both literal and communal. Whether you’re raising funds for cancer research, local shelters, or environmental causes, a well-organized charity walk can transform good intentions into measurable change. Key Insights Organizing a charity walk fundraiser involves five …

Image via Pexels Every so often, you feel something deep in your bones—an urge to do more, to step beyond the personal and make an impact that ripples through communities. If health and wellness ignite that fire in you, it’s time to explore how your passion can serve a broader purpose. From volunteering your time …

Children don’t pick their circumstances. They inherit zip codes, water lines, and food insecurity. In Flint, that truth carries a sharper edge, one marked by decades of disinvestment and one very public betrayal. But advocacy doesn’t require a law degree or a nonprofit title. It starts with knowing what needs fixing and who’s already out …

By Christy Erickson Image via Pexels Starting a business in your community is more than just an entrepreneurial pursuit – it’s an opportunity to contribute to local growth, build relationships, and create something meaningful. Whether you’re launching a café, a service-based business, or a retail shop, success starts with careful planning and a strong foundation. …

FLINT, Jan 9, 2025 – Lace up your boots and join the Flint community for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in support of Shelter of Flint. This family-friendly winter event takes place on Saturday, February 22 at the Mott Community College Event Center, 1401 E Court St. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, …

JOIN US on JANUARY 11, 2025 for “Why Don’t They Just Walk Away?” – a symposium on Human Trafficking. When we gather as a community, change happens! The Diversity Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in partnership with Court Street United Methodist and First Presbyterian Church invite members of the community as well as social …