Startups Born of Flint’s Water Crisis

Flint’s attempt to transition from what many see as a decaying company town to a hotbed for startups might look improbable, but it’s in keeping with the town’s history, says Tyler Rossmaessler, director of economic development for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. According to data from Square, the payment processing company whose services are popular with small businesses and startup retailers, there’s been a 40 percent net increase in Flint businesses that use the company’s service in the five years since the water switch. Lev Hunter, the 34-year-old founder of the Flint coffee and tea business The Daily Brew, is another homegrown entrepreneur with a community mission.

Source: www.citylab.com