During the MEDA (Michigan Economic Developers Association) Annual Meeting in Bellaire, MI, one of the panel discussions was "A Millennial Perspective on Economic Development." Clarinda Barnett-Harrison, Director of Business Engagement Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn, speaks on the trends she sees with Millennials' desire to find ways to contribute to their community and environment.

Kyle McCree, Director, Business Financing, Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce, then speaks on the growth in the Flint area, and what is being done in the downtown Flint area to attract millennials