What we’re about
Description: The Flint Area Innovation & Entrepreneurship Meetup Group attracts entrepreneurs, investors, social media guru's, graphic and game designers, computer programmers and developers, and cool people from all walks of life. We strive to play a significant role in helping one another's company/ideas grow and create a solid startup culture in the Flint area! We look forward to meeting you all!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Capital Readiness & Growth Planning for Food Based BusinessesCrim Fitness Foundation, Flint, MI
Capital Readiness & Growth Planning – July 23, 2025
Tell your story and make the ask! The final session will cover what lenders and investors look for in food businesses. Meanwhile, participants will draft a simple pitch deck or one-pager.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/SBSHFoodBusinessWorkshop
Facilitator:
Ederique “Chef E” Goudia is a Detroit-based food business leader with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of In the Business of Food (IBF Detroit), Chef E provides expert coaching and facilitation services to food entrepreneurs and nonprofits, helping them achieve their business goals, financial success, and economic mobility.
She also serves as the manager and business coach for the Shed 5 Incubator Kitchen at Eastern Market, where she connects local food businesses with critical resources and support. Her expertise spans topics such as entrepreneurship, food justice, child nutrition, food waste reduction, local food systems, mental health in hospitality, and systemic inequities in the food industry.
Chef E’s work has been recognized by National Geographic, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, NPR, the James Beard Foundation, and more. Additionally, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including Detroit Food Academy and Eastside Community Network.
The Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub, in partnership with the Michigan Good Food Fund, is hosting three Growth & Financial Fluency for Food Entrepreneurs workshops on July 9, 16, and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Crim Fitness Foundation’s offices at 719 Harrison St., Suite 102, in Flint.
A light breakfast will be served; pre-registration is required.
- July 29: Flint SOUP Community Micro-Grant DinnerFirst Presbyterian Church, Flint, MI
We are hosting a Flint SOUP event at First Presbyterian Church of Flint on July 29th!
Come listen to 5 presenters, connect with neighbors, meet local entrepreneurs, and enjoy a meal of soup, salad, and bread.
Doors open at 5:15pm, event officially starts at 5:45pm.
$5 (cash) to attend.Flint SOUP Dinners are simple:
You come in, drop $5 in the pot, eat a meal together (soup, salad, bread), and then hear from a few local entrepreneurs who are building something good.
At the end of the night, everyone in attendance votes and 100% of the funds raised goes directly to the entrepreneur the room believes in the most.
No panels.
No judges.
No pitch decks, just your story and the why behind what you do and the impact your business has on our local community.Just neighbors backing each other’s ideas and dreams, right here in our own backyard.
If you love good food, live music, and connecting with your neighbors, we'd love to have you attend!
Apply for our 2026/2027 Flint SOUP Micro Grant Dinner:
tinyurl.com/DoxaDinnerApplication
