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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 

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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., May 10, 2019) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in April. 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