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YouthQuest Accepting Applications for Summer Enrichment Program
(FLINT, Mich., June 12, 2019) – YouthQuest is accepting applications for its summer enrichment program, which provides students in grades K-12 with a unique way to spend summer vacation. “YouthQuest students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on activities and experiences, such as exploring the Flint Cultural Center or using a 3D printer for the first time,”… Read More 

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There is still time to register for next week's “Meet the Buyer" networking event at the Food Bank of East Michigan, 1939 Howard St., in Flint. Space is limited for the June 19 event. Sponsored by the Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), “Meet the Buyer” is a free, half-day event -- from 8 a.m. to noon -- that… Read More 

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Greetings! I’m fresh off the Mackinac Policy Conference, where I attended with nearly 1,700 of Michigan’s business and political leaders and wanted to share a few observations. While civility continued to be an important theme, the conference pillars focused on uniting the state as one Michigan under a set of pillars: Prepare Michigan (Education and Talent); Grow Michigan (Economic Development… Read More 

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Greg Viener, a 15-year veteran of Huntington, has been named the bank’s Mid-Michigan regional president. Viener most recently served as the community president in Flint and Genesee County. [caption id="attachment_41044" align="alignright" width="150"] Greg Viener[/caption] As a highly engaged and respected leader, Viener will extend his focus on local involvement and purpose-driven leadership across Mid-Michigan. In his new role as regional president, he will… Read More 

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The second tour of the “Be A Tourist in Your Home Town” series departs on Saturday, June 15. Participants will be treated to a sampling of some of the area’s locally produced brews when they explore Flint & Genesee’s Craft Beer Scene, hosted by the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau. [caption id="attachment_41087" align="alignright" width="358"] Explore Flint & Genesee’s… Read More 

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(Photo credit: University of Michigan-Flint) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to help developers and real estate investors get in the Zone. The Opportunity Zone, that is. The Chamber’s Economic Development team has prepared the 24-page Opportunity Zone Prospectus that highlights the county’s 16 zones and some of the shovel-ready land available within each. The booklet also touches… Read More