UM-Flint Office of Economic Development

Celebrating #AmeriCorpsWeek with a “Building a Resilient Michigan” panel alongside @meritnetwork Michigan Moonshot & our @UMFlint office. Shoutout to @AmeriCorps member Jeana Marquardt for leading efforts to bridge the digital divide across #Michigan 📩 Learn: ncuster@umich.edu

Please join us for the upcoming Celebration of Engagement Open House at Sloan Museum on April 23rd from 5 to 7 pm to celebrate the powerful ways @UMFlint faculty, staff & students collaborate alongside community partners Free to register: go.umflint.edu/engage26 Or pnas@umich.edu

Productive conversations at the Michigan Economic Developers Association 2026 Economic Development Impact Day. Great connecting with leaders across sectors working on Michigan’s economic development. Contact our @UMFlint office: pnas@umich.edu #MEDA #Michigan

Honored to hear from amazing speakers & connect with innovators at the Women of Innovation Summit hosted by the MSU Research Foundation  & the Lansing Economic Area Partnership SmartZone. Thank you for the invitation. Connect with us: pnas@umich.edu @UMFlint

Inspired by the energy & community support at the Flint & Genesee Chamber Annual Black History Month Celebration. So many innovative ideas & entrepreneurs helping move Flint & Genesee forward. To connect with @UMFlint contact Phillip: photomps@umich.edu

We are proud to announce that our @UMFlint Director of the Office of Economic Development & Community Engagement, Paula Nas, has joined the Board of the Sloan Museum of Discovery! Honored to support their mission of engaging our community in history & science. pnas@umich.edu

Energizing to attend the @sedpweb Annual Investor Meeting! Thank you to Justin Horvath & team for your leadership and partnership in advancing our region’s economic growth. Connect with us: Troy rosencra@umich.edu @UMFlint

This Women’s History Month, we recognize and celebrate the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of women in our communities and beyond. Their contributions shape our history and our future. #WomensHistoryMonth2026

Another way to partner with @UMFlint! Congrats to the Flint & Genesee Talent Action Team on a productive Talent Horizons Summit. Great energy & collaboration focused on solving our region’s talent challenges. Connect with us: Phillip at phthomps@umich.edu

Community-centered collaboration was the focus of our meeting with the Village of Holly Manager and Village President. Exploring ways Holly & @UMFlint can work together to support residents & strengthen the community. Looking forward to next steps! Info: Paula pnas@umich.edu

Great to see so many students on @UMFlint campus for Revving Up STEM! 🏁 Using motorsports engineering + data science, College & K–12 students connected with pros working behind the scenes in NASCAR, IndyCar & motorsports entrepreneurship. To connect: phthomps@umich.edu #STEM

Please join us for the Celebration of Engagement! Celebrate how @UMFlint faculty, staff, students & community partners advance learning, scholarship & the public good. Open house Refreshments served Free to attend Register: go.umflint.edu/engage26 Questions? pnas@umich.edu

We’re excited to announce a new regional Housing Resource Map & Directory launching soon! This data-driven tool will help connect residents to housing resources & support stronger regional planning. Need data mapped or visualized? Contact Troy at rosencra@umich.edu @UMFlint

Celebrating #NationalEntrepreneurshipWeek & the innovators fueling our communities! 🚀 We support @UMFlint students, faculty & community members launching & growing impactful ventures. Ready to start or scale? Contact Nic at ncuster@umich.edu

Happy Presidents' Day from @UMFlint's Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement! 🇺🇸

Happy Valentine's Day from the Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement team! Let's show local businesses some love this weekend! 💙💛💙 @UMFlint

It was an honor for our team to help judge this week’s Dress to Impress fashion challenge on campus! @UMFlint Students brought creativity & confidence to this innovative, Roblox-inspired event. For more info, please contact Phillip at phthomps@umich.edu

Help shape the future of @UMFlint! As we develop a new five-year strategic plan, we invite you to share your input and help guide the university’s priorities. 📩 Contact Paula: pnas@umich.edu

Another way to partner with @UMFlint! We recently enjoyed meeting with @TakeAquaAction to discuss a future collaboration focused on advancing innovative solutions to freshwater challenges. Stay tuned for what’s next! Interested in partnering with us? Contact Paula pnas@umich.edu

Another way to partner with @UMFlint! Productive conversations with Grand Blanc Community Schools are moving forward as we collaborate to support students on exciting career pathways. Let’s work together! Contact Paula: pnas@umich.edu