Monthly Archive:: March 2015

City Of Flint Will Host Special Input Session for New Business Licensing Ordinance Flint, Michigan – March 12, 2015 – The City of Flint is holding a special input session to discuss the development of a new business licensing ordinance. City of Flint entrepreneurs and business representatives are encouraged to participate and provide feedback before …

City of Flint Adopts Beyond Blight Comprehensive Blight Elimination Framework, Offering a Model for Other Cities Flint, Michigan – March 12, 2015 – The City of Flint Planning Commission formally adopted Beyond Blight: City of Flint Blight Elimination Framework at its February meeting. With a five-year implementation timeline, the Framework uses a data-driven approach that …

Crim Fitness Foundation Leads Safe Routes to School Efforts at Two Flint Schools (FLINT, Mich) – Safe, walkable routes to school can have a major impact on the health and life of a child. Today, the Crim Fitness Foundation was awarded a $418,407 grant on behalf of the City of Flint and the Flint Community …

Taking civic engagement city wide Spring is coming… and so is the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. Growing quickly as a city wide resource center, this non-profit has launched to assist community residents and neighborhood organizations as the Master Plan is implemented on dozens of fronts. In order to cultivate and sustain the advancement of city wide …

Help plant the seeds of garden education at Brownell/Holmes STEM Academy! If you want to support garden based education in Flint elementary schools, then join the Crim Fitness Foundation and FoodCorps at Flint Crepe Company anytime Tuesday, March 10 and donate to the Tuesday Tips Jar. All funds donate to the Tip Jar will benefit …

Michigan State University (MSU) invites families to participate in a new research study. Healthy Kids, Healthy Families is a program for children and families. The program is FREE. What to Expect Convenience: Join small group sessions with other families. Family Fun: Have fun with your family while learning about healthy eating and exercise. Cool for …

Flint Fire Prevention Bureau is available to educate your group on fire safety. Have your questions answered about fire inspections and hazardous materials. Be sure to participate in “Project Get Alarmed” that will keep your family and neighbors safe. Get them on your schedule by contacting Lieutenant Cochran at (810) 762-7336.