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[caption id="attachment_41783" align="alignright" width="150"] Melanie Cieslinski[/caption] [caption id="attachment_41782" align="alignright" width="150"] Tina Bausick[/caption] The newly constructed Hyatt Place Flint-Grand Blanc, which opens September 12, has announced the following hires: Tina Bausick has been named general manager. Bausick was previously the general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Flint-Grand Blanc, also Lodgco Hospitality sister property. Melanie Cieslinski is the director of… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in July
(FLINT, Mich., Aug. 12, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with six area businesses joining the organization in July. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the Flint… Read More 

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(FLINT, Mich. – Aug. 8, 2019) The following statement should be attributed to Tim Herman, CEO, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce "We have been working closely with Mahindra and we’re thrilled that Flint is on their short list!  We have the expertise, infrastructure and workforce to support a major business expansion and we welcome the opportunity. An investment of… Read More 

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Highlights: July 2019
Exploring New Places Middle school students participating in Summer on the Road went on an end of summer trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Students got to explore the unfamiliar city, went to museums and aquariums, and relaxed at the pool. Warm Hearts Service learning is a key component of YouthQuest. At Brownell STEM Academy, students went to work making no-sew blankets… Read More 

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Flushing High School Grad Receives Katharine Roat Stevens Scholarship
Throughout her high school career, Miriam Bingham stayed active. She played volleyball and tennis, sat on student council, participated in student senate and Youth in Government, sang in the chorus and played cello in the orchestra. On top of school activities, Bingham used her free time to give back to her community, volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan… Read More 

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A Head Start: Afterschool Starts Aug. 19 at Flint Community Schools
Calling all Flint Community Schools (FCS) families! With the school year kicking off in early August, YouthQuest is moving up its start date at FCS sites to Aug. 19. “As the district moves to a balanced calendar, this school year will be a new experience for many families,” says Nefertari Jones, YouthQuest’s interim program director. “We’re excited for the change… Read More