(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 14, 2024) With the holiday shopping season fast approaching – and already underway for some – the Flint & Genesee Chamber is encouraging residents to support local by choosing gifts from area businesses. To make shopping easier, the Chamber gathered gift ideas from its members and created the third annual “Flint & Genesee Chamber Favorite Things” list.
“Our Chamber Favorites campaign allows us to showcase the creativity and quality of local businesses in Genesee County,” said Andrew Younger, executive director of Flint & Genesee Chamber, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group. “From unique gifts to memorable experiences, we’re excited to help community members find something for everyone on their lists – and support our local economy in the process.”
The Chamber’s “Favorite Things” features 20 gifts ideas from Flint & Genesee Chamber members. The list is organized into six categories, including experiences, local art and unique finds, wellness and personal care, sweet treats and specialty foods, and custom branding and event essentials.
Experiential gifts
• A gift certificate to Spymaker Escape Rooms or Spymaker Axe Throwing. spymakerescape.com / spymakeraxe.com ***
• Gift vouchers for Michigan Escape Games. michiganescapegames.com ***
• Gift certificate for a “Taste & Tour” or a wine-making experience at Fenton Winery & Brewery. fentonbrewery.com
• A family membership for the Flint Children’s Museum. flintchildrensmuseum.org
Local art and unique finds
• Locally produced honey, candles, and more from the various vendors based at Shops on Saginaw. 100kideas.org
• Unique jewelry and gifts from the Flint Institute of Arts gift shop and gift certificates for classes at the art school. flintarts.org
Wellness and personal care
• A massage or other wellness service at MaxWell Therapy. maxwelltherapy.com
• All-natural skincare products from Elle Jae Essentials. ellejaeessentials.com ***
• Lululemon apparel, Yeti water bottles, and more at the Complete Runner. thecompleterunner.com
• Men’s grooming products from The Roman. theroman.shop
Sweet treats and specialty foods
• Confections from Homemade Chocolates by Michelle. michelleschocolate.com ***
• Custom-printed cookie stocking stuffers from Mr. Chip Cookie Co. mrchipcookies.com ***
• Candyland-themed pajamas and ornaments from Scooter’s Coffee. scooterscoffee.com
• Coffee-themed gift baskets from Biggby Coffee. biggby.com ***
• A holiday gift basket from Paw Paw’s Pickles. pawpawspicklesnthings.com
• Blueline donuts, gift cards, and gift baskets from Carriage Town Bakery. carriagetownbakery.org
• Cinnamon rolls – available in 50 varieties and flavors – from Cinnamom Bakery. cinnamombakery.com ***
Custom branding and event essentials
• Candles and more personalized with your company logo from Prestige Promotions. prestigepromotionsgb.com ***
• Audio and visual equipment for special events from Young’s Entertainment. youngsentertainment.com ***
• Backdrops and centerpieces for your home or office party by Dantzler Designs Events. facebook.com/dantzlerdesign ***
Many of these businesses, designated by ***, also offer corporate gifting or team-building options, making it easy to find customized and memorable holiday gifts for clients, employees, or colleagues, said Younger.
To learn more about the Flint & Genesee Chamber, visit flintandgeneseechamber.org or call 810-600-1404.
About Flint & Genesee Chamber
Flint & Genesee Chamber, a division of Flint & Genesee Group, is a premiere business advocacy entity that helps local business owners and entrepreneurs grow their network and visibility, develop their employees, influence public policy, and works with its partners to foster a strong business climate in Flint and Genesee County. For more information, visit flintandgeneseechamber.org, and check us out on Facebook and LinkedIn.