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Find government contracting opportunities at ‘Meet the Buyer 2019’
The Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) on June 19 will host the 5th Annual “Meet the Buyer” at the Food Bank of East Michigan, 1939 Howard St. in Flint. Meet the Buyer, a free, half-day event from 8 a.m. to noon, brings together procurement officials from various local, regional, state and federal agencies and businesses with goods and… Read More 

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Over 200 community members participated in the recent Forward Together Visioning Summit. It was a dynamic two-hour exchange that I was very proud to be a part of. The May 14 Summit was hosted by the Forward Together partners that are collaborating to develop a countywide vision and Economic Vitality Action Agenda. This includes the City of Flint, Genesee County… Read More 

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A Guide to Bike Trails in Flint & Genesee
May is National Bike Month and what better way to celebrate than experiencing local bike paths. In Flint & Genesee, the variety of bike trails make for a unique experience for cyclists. Here are some of the places you can bike in the area: Creasey Bicentennial Park On the western edge of Grand Blanc lies Creasey Bicentennial Park’s bike trail.… Read More 

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Flint & Genesee Chamber Receives $185K in Grants, Donations
(FLINT, Mich. – May 20, 2019) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $185,334 from multiple organizations and individuals in support of business, teen job preparedness, economic development and afterschool programming in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, $130,000 (Region 6 Procurement Technical Assistance Center, or PTAC) Regional Prosperity… Read More 

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5 Must-Try Craft Cocktail Bars in Flint & Genesee
Since the early 2010s, craft cocktail culture has been on the rise. From a traditional old fashioned to cocktails using Amaro, bitters or shrubs, there are plenty of places to go in Flint & Genesee and be part of the craft cocktail revolution. Here are five places you can go to: The X Downtown Flint’s first and only speakeasy, the… Read More 

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A Guide to the 4th Annual Flint Restaurant Week
It’s that time of year again! Flint Restaurant Week 2019 is May 14 – 18 featuring the best culinary experiences Flint has to offer. To participate, you can pick up a “passport” at any participating restaurant during the week and start collecting stamps by ordering items featured on the Flint Restaurant Week menu. After collecting six stamps from six different… Read More